Medical English in practice with medical interpreters working for hospitals in the United States, focusing on medical conversation and common terms used in the daily life of healthcare professionals.
Medical English in practice with medical interpreters working for hospitals in the United States, focusing on medical conversation and common terms used in the daily life of healthcare professionals.
Welcome to ‘Mastering Medical English’, the perfect blend for those in the healthcare field, whether you’re an experienced doctor, a dynamic nurse, a medical student, or just keen on mastering medical English. Here’s what you need to know: our course is structured, yes, but think of it more like a menu from which you can select your favorite dish once a month. Want to dive deep into your specialty, or perhaps keep things light with some general conversation practice? The choice is yours. We guarantee it’s worth every penny.
Hospital Staff, Structure, and Departments
1.1 Hospital Hierarchy and Roles
1.2 Interdepartmental Coordination
2.1 SOAP Method
2.2 Medical Abbreviations & Acronyms
2.3 Most Commonly Used Medical Terms in Everyday Situations
3.1 Triage (Standard USA Screening Structure)
3.1.1 Pain (Kinds) & Parts of the Body
3.1.2 Symptoms Assessment
3.1.3 Vital Signs & Physical Exam
3.2 Blood Work Reading
3.2.1 Interpreting Lab Reports
3.3 Most Common Diseases
3.3.1 Diagnostic Medicine
4.1 Introduction to Medical Equipment and Tools
4.1.1 Common Medical Instruments
4.2 Surgical Environment
4.2.1 Operating Room Setup and Sterilization Procedures
5.1 STDs & Communicable Diseases
5.1.1 Transmission, Diagnosis, and Treatment
5.2 Immunization (Vaccines)
5.2.1 Common Vaccines and Immunization Schedules
6.1 Mental Disorders
6.1.1 Depression Screening
6.2 Most Common Medications
6.3 Example Medications (e.g., Ibuprofen, US Brand Names)
7.1 Introduction to HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
7.2 Protected Health Information (PHI)
7.3 HIPAA Privacy Rule
7.4 HIPAA Security Rule
8.1 Introduction to Wound Care
8.2 Types of Wounds
8.3 Wound Cleaning and Preparation
8.4 Dressings and Bandages
9.1 Introduction to Anesthesia
9.2 Types of Anesthesia
9.3 Anesthetic Agents and Medications
9.4 Anesthesia Monitoring
10.1 Introduction to Hospital Exams
10.2 Radiological Exams
10.3 Laboratory and Blood Tests
10.4 Diagnostic Imaging Techniques
Meet your teachers: Lucas Costa and Wenilson Marinho, authors of ‘Medical Glossary – Essential terms in English and Portuguese for Interpreters and Health Providers’. Our work encompasses essential English – Portuguese terms crucial for interpreters and healthcare professionals. Drawing from our extensive experience as medical interpreters in diverse international contexts, we offer practical insights to enhance your professional proficiency.
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Meet your teachers: Lucas Costa and Wenilson Marinho, authors of ‘Medical Glossary – Essential terms in English and Portuguese for Interpreters and Health Providers’. Our work encompasses essential English – Portuguese terms crucial for interpreters and healthcare professionals. Drawing from our extensive experience as medical interpreters in diverse international contexts, we offer practical insights to enhance your professional proficiency.
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Responder · Curtir · Seguir · 2 min
Responder · Curtir · Seguir · 26 min
Responder · Curtir · Seguir · 45 min
Responder · Curtir · Seguir · 1h min