English for Professional Purposes, 25 Yhp.

Knowledge: 1. Describe medical terms and expressions relevant to the profession. 2. Describe different types of cultural differences in the professional field. 3. Describe the correct layout and wording of documents such as letters and certificates. Skills: 4. Seek knowledge in the professional field in order to take an active part in oral negotiations, meetings and information sessions. 5. Give clear and unambiguous directions, instructions and messages, orally and in writing, by telephone, e-mail or letter. 6. Draft documents in the professional field in writing, from dictation or a draft, for example certificates, referrals and medical record notes. The documents are formally correct. The language is adapted to the recipient and free of language errors. 7. Seek, understand, apply and summarise, orally and in writing, information in specialist literature, trade journals, brochures and handbooks. Competences: 8. Communicates correctly, both orally and in writing, and can thereby take responsibility for good medical documentation and communication in English.