English for Nurses

English for Nurses (CPD Course – 12 Hours)

Course Overview

This course is designed to improve the communication skills of nurses working in English-speaking healthcare environments. It focuses on practical, real-life interactions, patient safety, and professional confidence.

Target Audience

• International nurses
• Nursing students
• Healthcare assistants
• Nurses preparing for UK-based work (e.g. NHS / OSCE)

Duration

• 12 hours total

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues
• Take and give accurate patient information
• Use appropriate medical terminology
• Demonstrate empathy and professionalism
• Handle common workplace scenarios confidently

Course Structure (12 Hours)

Module 1: Introduction to Nursing Communication (2 hours)

Topics:

• Role of communication in patient care
• Verbal vs non-verbal communication
• Building rapport with patients
• Language Focus:
• Greetings and introductions
• Polite questions and responses

Activities:

• Role-play: First patient interaction
• Listening exercises

Module 2: Taking Patient History (2 hours)

Topics:

• Collecting patient information
• Asking open vs closed questions
• Language Focus:
• Present simple & present perfect
• Question forms

Activities:

• Guided dialogue practice
• Case study interviews

Module 3: Explaining Procedures & Giving Instructions (2 hours)

Topics:

• Explaining tests and treatments
• Giving clear instructions
• Language Focus:
• Sequencing language (first, then, after that)
• Imperatives and modal verbs (must, should)

Activities:

• Procedure explanation role-play
• Instruction clarity exercises

Module 4: Medical Vocabulary & Documentation (2 hours)

Topics:

• Common medical terms and abbreviations
• Writing patient notes

Language Focus:

• Medical vocabulary (symptoms, conditions)
• Abbreviations used in UK healthcare

Activities:

• Matching exercises
• Writing short patient reports

Module 5: Dealing with Difficult Situations (2 hours)

Topics:

• Handling complaints
• Managing emotional patients
• Language Focus:
• Empathy phrases
• Softening language

Activities:

• Role-play: upset patient scenario
• Problem-solving discussions

Module 6: Professional Communication in the Workplace (2 hours)

Topics:

• Communicating with colleagues
• Handover and reporting

Language Focus:

• Functional language for teamwork
• Reporting and summarising

Activities:

• Handover simulations
• Team communication exercises

Assessment & CPD Certification

Assessment Methods:

• Continuous observation during role-plays
• Short written tasks (patient notes)
• Final practical assessment (simulated scenario)

Certification:

Participants receive a CPD Certificate (12 hours) upon successful completion.

English for Nurses CPD course carries 12 CPD points and is accredited by Teachqual UK CPD