ANTALYA BİLİM UNIVERSITY
Course Information Package

EHP 202 - English for Health Professionals II

Basic Information

Course Code:
EHP 202
Course Name:
English for Health Professionals II
Language of Instruction:
English
Course Type:
Class
Course Level:
Bachelor
ECTS:
3.00
Instructor:
Öğr. Gör. Rukiye ATEŞ

Course Objectives

The aim of this course is to improve students’ English communication skills in the healthcare field, enable them to use professional terminology effectively, and support effective communication between patients and healthcare professionals.

Course Content

This course focuses on developing students’ speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in English for healthcare contexts. Activities include professional dialogues, patient communication, case studies, and role-play practices.

Prerequisites / Corequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Books / Materials / Recommended Resources

Course materials will include lecture notes provided by the instructor, up-to-date academic resources, and English materials related to the healthcare field.

Learning Outcomes

Code Description
LO1 1. Communicates effectively in Turkish and English using written, oral, and visual methods, and prepares reports and presentations.
LO2 2. Understands and uses field-specific vocabulary appropriately.
LO3 3. Develops field-specific speaking skills through short dialogues.
LO4 4. Uses clear, fluent, and accurate language in both spoken and written communication.
LO5 5. Analyzes field-related texts and understands the main ideas and details.

Weekly Course Content

Week Content
1 Grammar: How much / How many, would like / like, should / shouldn’t; Hospital staff and departments; Giving instructions and directions
2 Hospital staff and departments; Imperatives; Giving instructions and directions; Past Simple & Past Progressive
3 Past Simple & Past Progressive; Describing past events; Taking patient history
4 Describing past events; Taking history; Past Simple & Present Perfect
5 Past Simple & Present Perfect; Taking history role-play
6 First aid vocabulary; Past Simple review; Medical terms (CPR, wounds, burns etc.)
7 Vocabulary and grammar review before exam; Speaking: symptoms, causes, treatment; Case studies
8 Midterm exam
9 Talking about symptoms, causes and treatment; Case studies; Medical communication
10 Scheduling appointments; Daily routines; Medical emergencies; Giving advice and instructions
11 Giving advice (should/shouldn’t); Making suggestions; Role-play and case studies
12 Role-play; Giving advice and suggestions; Patient communication
13 Explaining benefits of exercise; Setting goals; Encouraging patients
14 General review

Workload Calculation

Activity Count Duration (Hours) Total
Attendance 14 3.00 42.00
Post-Class Individual Study 14 2.00 28.00
Midterm Exam/Preparation 1 6.00 6.00
Final Exam/Preparation 1 6.00 6.00
Homework 3 4.00 12.00
Total Workload (Hours) 94
ECTS Credit (Workload / 25) 3

Assessment

# Assessment Type Contribution (%)
1 Midterm Exam %40
2 %20
3 Final Exam %40
TOTAL %100

PO - LO Matrix

PO \ LO
LO1
LO2
LO3
LO4
LO5
PO-1
PO-2
PO-3
PO-4
PO-5
PO-6
PO-7
PO-8
PO-9
PO-10
1
Low Contribution
2
Medium Contribution
3
High Contribution

Teaching and Learning Methods

# Method Name Description Tools
1 Lecture (expository teaching), interactive discussion Listening and taking notes. Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (projector, computer, digital presentations)
2 Controversial Course Listening and comprehension, critical thinking Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector
3 Role-Playing / Drama Pre-planned specific skills Standard classroom technologies, special equipment
4 Brainstorming The purpose of forming pairs is to ensure that they are open to innovation during the idea generation phase Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector
5 Group Work Students determine the slope and cross-sectional geometric characteristics of a parabolic irrigation canal on campus, plot the flow rate curve at different sections of the canal, and submit a report. Land surveying instruments
6 Homework Solving and analyzing homework questions using a computer and Excel. Computer

Academic Integrity and Artificial Intelligence

Students are required to comply with academic integrity principles. Any form of cheating, plagiarism, or unethical behavior will be evaluated in accordance with university regulations.The use of artificial intelligence tools is allowed within the rules determined by the instructor. Students are responsible for using such tools in accordance with ethical principles.