Virginia Allum

A short self-study or classroom course (40-60 hours) for nurses who need to use English in the workplace. "Cambridge English for Nursing Intermediate Plus is designed to improve the communication skills and specialist English language knowledge of healthcare professionals, enabling them to work more confidently and effectively.With an emphasis on listening and speaking, the course covers the core areas of nursing with authentic tasks and activities based on everyday scenarios, making the course relevant and motivating. The course is backed-up by a wealth of online activities helping keep nurses up-to-date and confident in their working environment. Audio files for use with the Student's Book are provided online."

A short self-study or classroom course (40-60 hours) for nurses who need to use English in the workplace. "Cambridge English for Nursing Pre-intermediate (CEF level A2) is designed to improve the communication skills and specialist English language knowledge of healthcare professionals, enabling them to work more confidently and effectively. With an emphasis on listening and speaking, the course covers the core areas of nursing with authentic tasks and activities based on everyday scenarios, making the course relevant and motivating. The course is backed-up by a wealth of online activities helping keep nurses, carers and other healthcare professionals up-to-date and confident in their working environment. Audio files for use with the Student's Book are provided online."

The Cambridge Guide to OET Nursing is a definitive pathway to test-day success from a team of highly experienced writers, experts in language teaching and OET. Valuable practice in all four language skills required for the test! Backed by strong pedagogy and a hands-on approach to language learning, with content approved by OET, the book is your guide to success. The book includes a detailed introduction to OET with test overview as well as two complete practice tests. There is extensive task-based learning and practice for each part of the test as well as 'Tips for scoring' in all the sub-tests. Preparatory tasks offer bite-sized learning. Audio, transcripts and answers are available online via a code in the cover, and a Teacher's Book for class use.

OET Preparation hints for the Reading Subtest 2.0 Contents The Reading Subtest Reading A Types of Texts Reading A Reading Skills Reading A Assessment Reading B Types of Texts Reading B Reading Skills Reading B Assessment Reading C Types of Texts Reading C Reading Skills Reading C Assessment Vocabulary Building

Contents Healthcare Roles Assisting with ADLs Nutrition and Fluids Medical Terminology Working with colleagues Patient Confidentiality Infection Control Manual handling Taking patient observations Pressure Area Care

OET Writing for Nurses for the OET 2.0 (from September, 2018) Contents The OET Writing Subtest Medical English Vocabulary Abbreviations and Acronyms Marking the OET Assessing Your Current Level of English OET Requirements in Ireland The Importance of Good Grammar The Names of Common Drugs Letter Plan: Hospital Discharge Letter Plan: School Nurse to a Parent

Revised OET Writing for Nurses for OET 2.0 Description of the Marking Criteria and two sample letters. CONTENTS Criterion 1: Overall task fulfilment Criterion 2: Appropriateness of language Criterion 3: Comprehension of Stimulus Criterion 4: Grammar and Cohesion Criterion 5: Spelling and Punctuation Sample Referral Letter Sample Informational Letter

Vocabulary development for the Occupational English Test. Book 1: Introduction to Communication Strategies The Language used in Healthcare 3 Learning New Terms 6 Communication Strategies15 Hospital Documentation 24 Medical Terms: The Head Anterior26 Medical Terms: The Head posterior28 Medical Terms: The Face30 Medical Terms: The Nose31 Medical Terms: The Eye33 Medical Terms: The Ear36 Medical Terms: The Mouth38 Medical Terms: Anterior of the Chest40 Medical Terms: Shoulders42 Medical Terms: The Lower Back44 Medical Terms: The Buttocks46 Medical Terms: Thigh and Hips48 Medical Terms: Abdominopelvic Region50 Medical Terms: Anterior Knee and Lower Leg52 Medical Terms: Posterior Lower Leg and Knee54 Medical Terms: The Foot57 Medical Terms: The Arms59 Medical Terms: Back of the Hand61 Medical Terms: Palm of the Hand62 Medical Terms: Fingernails and Toenails65 Answers:67

Medical Terms: Types of Cells3 Medical Terms: Micro-organisms5 People who work in Microbiology7 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)9 Types of PPE10 Activity 7: Complete the sentences.11 Medical Equipment: Containers12 Medical Procedures: Taking a Temperature14 Medical Terms: Measuring Temperature15 Measuring Temperature16 Taking a Patient s Temperature18 Dialogue: Taking a Temperature18 Procedures: Giving an IV Antibiotic20 Equipment used to Prepare IV Antibiotics21 Giving an IV Antibiotic22 Dialogue: Checking an IV Antibiotic23 Tests and Medical Procedures: Wound Swabs26 MRSA Screening26 Infection Control Pre-Assessment Questionnaire36 Dialogue: C.Diff39 Avoiding HCAIs40 Healthcare-associated Infection and Hand Hygiene41 The Isolation Room46 VIPS49 Colorectal Inpatient Stay Pathway51 Answers57

Vocabulary building activities about the heart. Medical Terminology: The Heart 3 Medical Terms: Heart Conditions 5 Deep Vein Thrombosis 7 Thromboembolism Deterrent Stockings (TEDS) 10 Medical Terms: Heart Diseases and Conditions 10 Compound Words 13 Vocabulary Extension: Discussing Past Medical History 14 Staff who Work in the Cardiovascular Area 15 Healthcare Professionals: Angiographers 16 Integrated Care Pathway: Coronary Artery Angioplasty 21 Equipment used during Resuscitation 31 Grammar Focus: Describing and Defining 32 Phlebotomy 35 Hospital Procedures: ECGs 42 Monitoring Blood Pressure and Pulse 48 Digital Monitor 53 Patient Observations 54 Phrasal Verbs versus Formal Terms 55 Integrated Care Pathways 57 Answers 61

OET Speaking for Nurses Book 1 includes information about the Updated OET Speaking Sub-test. The book outlines the speaking sub-test under headings relating to the marking criteria for the test. Each section includes a sample role play which links to a YouTube cartoon video. Virginia Allum is the Head of Medical English for Specialist Language Courses and is an OET Premium Preparation Provider. Contents of the book 1. Introduction to the Speaking Sub-test including OET Updated Speaking Sub-test information 2. Building a Relationship with the Patient Scenario: Child with Burns Scenario: Teenage Boy with Scurvy 3. Understanding the Patient's Point of View Scenario: Dealing with Complaints 4. Conducting the Role Play using a clear structure Scenario: Dog Bite 5. Asking for information and showing understanding Scenario: Irritable Bowel Syndrome 6. Providing information and checking understanding Scenario: Sleep Apnoea

Contents The OET Speaking Sub-test: What is it like? What do I do with the 12.5 minutes of role play time? The Role Plays Developing a Glossary of Terms The 'Find out about' Task Conversation Strategies during Role Plays Conversations which go 'off track' Communication Blocks Role Play 1: Discussing Generic and Brand Names Role Play 2: Discussing Acne Treatment Role Play 3: Advising on Statins

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.

A self study book or course book which contains suggested homework activities. Each lesson is a stand-alone lesson. A2- B1 Level.The answers for each lesson are at the back of the lesson.Each unit develops vocabulary in a particular health topic. Short videos help learners practise communication skills.

'English for Carers' is a self study or classroom book which can be used 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 English for Nursing courses.

Development of communication skills in Nursing at A2 - B1 (Pre-Intermediate) Level. The book contains activities which can be used with related YouTube videos or as stand-alone activities. Topics include blood pressure, mobility, pneumonia, breast reconstruction,pain control, infection control,conjunctivitis, depression,lung cancer and dysphagia.

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.

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

The communication strategies used in typical role plays during the OET Speaking subtest for nurses. Develop the ability to structure a dialogue with a patient or patient's relative within a healthcare scenario.Several common areas of communication are covered as well as starting and ending the role play and dealing with difficult conversations.