English at Work for Applied Gerontology (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

• You can describe your studies and future profession in healthcare and social services both in speaking and writing.
• You can communicate appropriately in various work-related contexts both in speaking and in writing.
• You are able to research information and read texts related to applied gerontology.
• You master core vocabulary in the field of applied gerontology

Content

• studying at a university of applied sciences
• job description
• telephone communication
• email communication
• conversational skills
• client interview and guidance
• care related skills
• health conditions in older people
• field-specific terminology
• activities of daily living and assistive equipment
• reading and writing skills

Location and time

Online, attendance 80%

Materials

Moodle materials

Teaching methods

Objective
• You can describe your studies and future profession in healthcare and social services both in speaking and writing.
• You can communicate appropriately in various work-related contexts both in speaking and in writing.
• You are able to research information and read texts related to applied gerontology.
• You master core vocabulary in the field of applied gerontology

Content
• studying at a university of applied sciences
• job description
• telephone communication
• email communication
• conversational skills
• client interview and guidance
• care related skills
• health conditions in older people
• field-specific terminology
• activities of daily living and assistive equipment
• reading and writing skills

International connections

Final exam at the end of the course, two resits.

Completion alternatives

Accreditation of prior learning (AHOT process). Contact the lecturer in charge.

Student workload

3 ECTS credits = approximately 80 hours of student's work