In this course students will focus on studying the fundamentals of English medical terminology. This course will help students develop their English medical vocabulary to a standard level, enabling them to work successfully in various hospitals.
In this course students will develop their English language skills within the context of healthcare settings. It focuses on core skills such as listening, reading, conversation, and writing English using examples related to the activities that nurses encounter on a daily basis. Pronunciation is supported by audio learning resources.
This course explains psychology, behavior, and various factors that influence health and illness. Students will receive an introduction to psychology within a health context, various health models, and key theories of health behavior. On the other hand, this course also focuses on personal concepts, self-development, and their impact on care. Human adaptation and behavior will be presented within the context of different motivating factors that lead to stress.
This course will provide students with an understanding of sociology and the relationship between social status, health, and health policy making. Students will receive an introduction to health inequalities and health care delivery. Furthermore, this course will discuss national and global perspectives on the impact of health policy.
In this biology course, students will gain a clear understanding of genetic information transfer, patterns of inheritance, and an introduction to the mechanisms of evolution. The core concepts of this course are demonstrated through the use of a number of examples.
This course provides students with information technology skills and basic computer skills. Students will study the mechanisms of computers as well as receive guidance on general technology and computer applications for daily use. This course is designed to include hands on practice, and students will be required to practice these skills in the computer lab.
This course builds essential mathematical skills to ensure a clear understanding of complex drug calculations necessary for future patient care practice. Students will learn about fractions, decimals, ratios, and general percentages for problem solving. They will focus on various measurement systems and will be required to demonstrate how to convert from one unit of measurement to another. Students will be provided with a pre-study assessment test to allow them to evaluate their own proficiency as the course progresses.
In this course, students will receive guidance on the principles of critical thinking and problem solving that support the practice of safe care. Essential skills for improving critical thinking and decision making are discussed alongside strategies to enhance critical thinking through the use of case studies.