UCOC English for Carers

UCOC English for Carers
Author: Virginia Allum
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 143
Release: 2014-08
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1291970347

English for Carers (UCOC version)is a book which can be used in conjunction with online materials by carers, personal care assistants, nursing assistants and nurses who care for the elderly. A variety of common situations are presented, including end-of-life care. Dialogues are introduced using short YouTube cartoon videos with related practice activities. The book has a communication focus aimed at Pre-Intermediate Level (A2) Virginia Allum is a medical English author who has published several EFL/ESP books for nurses, nursing assistants and doctors. She is a practising Registered Nurse in the UK and has taught in a Diploma of Nurses and Aged Care Certificate in Australia. She is a co-author of both 'Cambridge English for Nursing' books as well as several online courses for nurses and healthcare assistants

English for Medical Purposes: Doctors

English for Medical Purposes: Doctors
Author: Virginia Allum
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 267
Release: 2012-04-19
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1471678628

'English for Medical Purposes: Doctors' is a communication-focussed course book for private study or use in the classroom. The book presents authentic scenarios between doctor and patient which allow for practice of the sort of conversations doctors are likely to have in the hospital environment. Topics covered include naming parts of the body, introducing yourself to a patient, starting the patient interview, talking to a patient about the current complaint, discussing vital signs, examining a patient, talking about pain level, talking about tests, discussing a diagnosis, discussing surgery options, talking about wounds, allergies and infections and discussing treatment with a patient

Occupational English Test Sample Role Plays

Occupational English Test Sample Role Plays
Author: Virginia Allum
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2014-05-13
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1291858792

Development of the skills needed to perform role plays for the Occupational English Test and similar medical English tests. Role play scenarios including transcripts of YouTube videos made by the author assist in the understanding of the structure of a medical English dialogue. Contents: Aggressive Behaviour Management Role play - delay in treatment Persuading Roleplay - Newborn with jaundice Compromise - Assessing pain Role play - back pain Talking about symptoms Role play -Irritable Bowel Syndrome Encouraging the following of treatment Role play - Eczema Reassuring Role play - diabetic foot injury Talking about lifestyle changes Role play - high cholesterol

Teaching English for Medical Purposes

Teaching English for Medical Purposes
Author: Virginia Allum
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2012-07-31
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1291074120

Background reading and activities used for EMP Teacher Training.Practical tips for developing texts and activities for health care professionals.

English for Medical Purposes: Spelling and Vocabulary

English for Medical Purposes: Spelling and Vocabulary
Author: Virginia Allum
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2012-06-29
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1471765628

When reading and writing medical and nursing texts, Health Care Professionals require an understanding of medical, hospital and everyday health terminology. As well as this, Health Care Professionals need to be able to write fluently in patient notes, in referral letters and when completing care plans or care pathways. English for Medical Purposes: Spelling and Vocabulary provides spelling tips for common errors and helps develop extensive glossaries in the areas of patient care encountered in hospitals and also in the community. Common phrases and collocations are listed to familiarise students with the language they will use both in the workplace and in academic writing.

Occupational English Test Hints 2014

Occupational English Test Hints 2014
Author: Virginia Allum
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 71
Release: 2014-03-22
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1291795057

Hints to help candidates prepare for the Occupational English Test for Nurses. Virginia Allum has a wide experience in the production of medical English resources as well as a background in nursing as a Registered Nurse.

Medical English Activities

Medical English Activities
Author: Virginia Allum
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2012-09-20
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1291160272

Medical English activities which can be used in the classroom and for self study. Activity 1: Parts of the Body Activity 2: Prefix Charades Activity 3: How many medical terms? Activity 4: Prefix Bingo Activity 5: Missing Vowels Activity 6: Prefix Crossword Activity 7: Maths Bingo Activity 8: Maths in Medicine Activity 9: Can you turn your head to the side? Activity 10: Describing Movement Activity 11: Giving instructions before instilling ear drops Activity 12: Stopping a nose bleed Activity 13: Get yourself moving Activity 14: Doing exercises to prevent DVTs Activity 15: What's the diagnosis?

English for Rehabilitation

English for Rehabilitation
Author: Virginia Allum
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 111
Release: 2013-07-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1291460993

English for Rehabilitation is a support book for ESL/ESP courses for Rehabilitation Healthcare Professionals. Medical terms and texts relating to physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy promote better communication skills within the therapeutic environment. There is also the opportunity to develop small research projects for presentation in f2f class-room sessions. B1 - B2 Level

Understanding Medical and Nursing Terms

Understanding Medical and Nursing Terms
Author: Virginia Allum
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 91
Release: 2014-06-06
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1291908404

This book is intended as a resource for doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. It includes glossaries and examples of the use of medical terms in hospital documents as well as terms used to describe medical equipment used in patient care. The book can be used to develop medical vocabulary used in academic medical texts. Upper Intermediate B1 - B2 Level.