English for Healthcare Professionals

1. Anatomy

• This unit will introduce learners to the basics of human anatomy and about the different systems that make up a human body.

2. Common Diseases

• Learners will watch videos and read articles about common diseases, including the symptoms and treatments associated with each one.

3. Pharmacology

• Learners will listen to real conversations and read about different kinds of medications, why they are prescribed, and how they are taken.

4. Hospitals & Nursing

• In this unit you will learn about nursing and other jobs associated with working in a hospital and some of the procedures done in them.

5. Genetics

• Learners will watch videos and read articles about the basics of genetics and chromosomes, the building blocks of life and who we are.

6. Pathology & Cancer

• Learners will study the science of pathology and how different cancers are diagnosed, studied, and treated.

7. Gynecology

• Learners will become familiar with gynecology and obstetrics and will watch and listen to videos on pregnancy, detecting birth defects, and prenatal testing.

8. Pediatrics

• Learners are introduced to pediatrics, the branch of medicine that deals with children. They will hear from doctors who work with children and learn about contemporary pediatric issues.

9. Surgeries & Procedures

• Learners will review the most common surgeries and procedures in the medical world.

10. Optometry

• Learners will observe how optometrists give eye exams, diagnose vision disorders and treat them.

11. Review: Medical News (UPDATED DAILY!)

• Review the English for Healthcare course with current news stories from each unit.