The course is blended.
Duration: 14weeks; 8 hours face to face classes a week
Prerequisite: placement test (written and oral)
The course has 12 units with learning objectives for each unit.
Additional online support material is offered. The online material compliments the topics, grammatical features, language functions and vocabulary students study in the face to face classes. Students have extra exercises online, but they may also need to access online material in preparation for face to face classes or have assignments to complete online.
This course provides instruction in structural and grammatical language skills for non-native speakers of English. Though students are evaluated primarily through written tests and assignments, emphasis is placed on the development of oral proficiency. The course is designed to bring Intermediate-level students to the Upper Intermediate level i.e. from B2 to C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Upon completion, students will demonstrate an improved oral and written command of the English language, content-specific vocabulary and skills, and cultural knowledge in the topic area.
This course trains students to develop the speaking and listening skills that are needed for effective communication at an Elementary Level in English. Emphasis is placed on developing oral and aural proficiency in matters of personal interest and in familiar situations.
This course equips students with the knowledge and skills required for working with the several areas and applications of health statistics. Students identify the general classifications of data and explore the collection and usage of healthcare data. Students also acquire skills in using health information systems and health statistics for healthcare planning, management and reporting
This course introduces participants to transcription equipment and typical medical dictatum. Emphasis is placed on efficient use of equipment, use of reference materials, correct punctuation, capitalization, spelling, editing, proofreading and various report formats. The course incorporates both theoretical concepts and practical application of medical transcribing. Emphasis will be placed on the quality, accuracy and comprehensiveness of transcribed medical reports. Participants will learn to recognize an acceptable format for the typing of medical reports. While transcribing, participants’ focus will be on medical terminology, reviewing of body systems and procedures as related to various healthcare documents produced by selected medical specialties.