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

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

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

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 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

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

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' 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 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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Unit 1: Spray-on skin for leg ulcers Unit 2: The fight against Superbugs Unit 3: Body Dysmorphic Syndrome Unit 4: Rabies Unit 5: Malaria Unit 6: Crystal Methamphetamine Unit 7: Mesothelioma Unit 8: Tanning addiction

'English for Medical Purposes: Medication Calculation for Nurses' presents the language nurses use when calculating the dosage of medication and IV fluids. Nurses often use mathematical language in their daily practice. Vital Signs including blood pressure and temperature and fluid balance assessment require the use of whole numbers, decimals and fractions. Accuracy in medication calculation is essential for patient safety so nurses are assessed on a regular basis to ensure their maths skills remain current. An understanding of the terms used in medication administration including IV Therapy as well as vocabulary practice is also presented in the book.

The ability to communicate effectively in the healthcare environment is recognised as an essential part of safe practice. This is usually tested before registration on a medical or nursing roll is allowed in most countries. The 'English for Medical Purposes' series focuses on the specific language and vocabulary used during nursing and medical activities to encourage familiarity with the language used to communicate with patients and colleagues in the healthcare environment at various levels.

'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.

Health Care Assistants,also known as Certified Nursing Assistants) perform much of the direct patient care in hospitals, clinics and nursing homes. They need to have good communication skills particularly in the challenging area of care of the elderly. In addition, they need to be able to communicate with other Health Care Professionals such as Registered Nurses, doctors and Allied Healthcare Workers and often contribute to discussions about patient care during Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings.

Health Care Assistants (also known as Certified Nursing Assistants) are often seen as the backbone of the healthcare system. They provide bedside nursing and support Registered Nurses in the care of patients in hospitals and the elderly in Residential Care Homes. Providing direct patient care means that Health Care Assistants need good communication skills to be able to assist in the day-to-day management of patients and residents. HCAs communicate with other colleagues too during handovers and team meetings and need to be able to keep RNs informed of changes in patient condition. English for Medical Purposes: Health Care Assistants covers the language needed to successfully manage the aspects of patient care most commonly encountered by HCAs. It also presents ward management topics such as patient confidentiality, consent and dignity and privacy.