HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY Prof. E Garbey Savigne, BEd, Cert TEB, MA

Aim of the lesson The lesson will look at the language used for The lesson will look at the language used for Talking about the health care technology jobs. Talking about the health care technology jobs. Talking about health care technologists and other personnel at work, and Talking about health care technologists and other personnel at work, and Learning about the words, expressions and idioms related to health prevention. Learning about the words, expressions and idioms related to health prevention.

Health Care technology careers Bachelor of Sciences in Nutrition and Dietetics. Hygiene and Epidemiology

Health Information Management. Health Rehabilitation.

Clinical Bio-analysis. Imaging and Medical Radio Physics.

Optometry and Optics. Speech Therapy and Phoniatry.

Look at the pictures and be ready for questions

After watching the pictures answer the questions. a. Who watches the X-rays? b. When you have pronunciation problems, who do you go for advice? c. Who checks your sight when you can not see well? d. Who can help you with your diet? e. Who analyzes samples in the lab? f. Who can help you with your rehabilitation?

radiologist speech therapist optician nutritionist lab technician physiotherapist

Answers a. The radiologist, number 2. b. The speech therapist, number 4 c. The optician, number 6 d. The nutritionist, number 1 e. The lab technician, number 5 f. The physiotherapist, number 3

. Read the following dialogue. Meg is treating Tim, a young baseball player who broke his leg. Meg: Can you stretch your right leg up? Tim: I´ll try… How is that? Meg: Very good. Bend your knee, please. Tim: Sure. Is it OK? Meg: Well done. A bit more…Does it hurt? Tim: Ouch! It hurts. I can´t Meg: I am sure you will be all right, OK?

Answer these questions. Answer these questions. 1. Does Meg praise the patient? 2. What magic word does she use to instruct the patient? 3. What does she say to reassure the patient?

. Read the dialogue again. Meg is treating Tim, a young baseball player who has broken his leg. Meg: Can you stretch your right leg up? Tim: I´ll try… How is that? Meg: Very good. Bend your knee, please. Tim: Sure. Is it OK? Meg: Well done. A bit more…Does it hurt? Tim: Ouch! It hurts. I can´t Meg: I am sure you will be all right, OK?

Answers Answers 1. Does Meg praise the patient? 2. What magic word does she use to instruct the patient? 3. What does she say to reassure the patient? Yes, she does Please “I am sure you will be all right”.

Language for Instructions, Praise and Reassurance Instructing the patient Bend your knees, please Try to lift your arms higher Praising the patient Well done Very good!! That´s much better Reassuring the patient You mustn´t worry about it I am sure you will be all right Of course it is.

Change the following commands to polite requests. Turn over Bend down Lie down Raise your arm Hold your breath in

Change the following commands to polite requests. Turn over Please, turn over. Lie down Would you mind lying down? Raise your arm Will you raise your arm, please? Hold your breath in Could you please hold your breath in?

What has to do with what? Nutrition and Dietetics. 2.Hygiene and Epidemiology Health Information Management 4. Optometry and Optics a) Cataract, myopia. b) Medical statistics, figures. c) Food, life style, eating patterns. d) Infection, health campaigns.

What has to do with what? Nutrition and Dietetics. 2.Hygiene and Epidemiology Health Information Management 4. Optometry and Optics c. Food, life style, eating patterns. d. Infection, health campaigns. b. Medical statistics, figures. a)Cataract, myopia.

Name the colors of the following words as fast as you can. Don´t read the words but say what color they are. BROWN BLUE WHITE YELLOW GREEN ORANGE RED BLACK

Combined imaging of the head

. THREE COMMON IMAGING TECHNIQUES MRIThis type of scan uses sound waves to produce images and is used for imaging fluid-filled structures such as the bladder CT-SCANA form of radionuclide scanning. It produces images that show the function of cells. It can show the pattern of activities of brain cells. ULTRA SOUND SCAN X-rays beams are used to create detailed cross-sectional images.

True or False? Give reasons for your answers Give reasons for your answers 1. The CT scan operator has problems with the patients ____ 2. Mr. Kent likes the operator´s work ____. 3. Mr. Kent criticizes the operator___ 4. The operator likes what the nurses do____.

Here is part of a conversation between a CT-scan operator and Mr. Kent, the director. Kent: I´m pleased with your work this year. Operator: Thanks Mr. Kent Kent: You get on very well with the patients. That´s good. But there´s one thing that worries me. Sometimes you lose your temper with the nurses. Operator: They´re always teasing me, and I don´t like it. Kent: OK, I agree. But you shouldn´t have shouted at them. Don´t you agree?

True or False? Give reasons for your answers Give reasons for your answers 1. The CT scan operator has problems with the patients F 2. Mr. Kent likes the operator´s work T. 3. Mr. Kent criticizes the operator T 4. The operator likes what the nurses do F.

What´s the message of this poster?

SAY NO TO DRUGS

CEDRO Project What is it? What is it? A project known as the Academy Development Centre on Drug Dependency belonging to the Havana Medical Sciences University. Main objective Main objective To develop and organize scientific activities related to drug dependency prevention. Main activities Main activities Three fundamental social roles: research, teaching and prevention in and from the academy on drug dependency issues.

All health care personnel, social workers and educators must work hard to prevent our young people from using drugs. Medical doctors, nurses and health technologists should know the language used by drug addicts to understand and to know how to proceed.

Some slang language used by drug addicts when talking to healthcare personnel Bad Hit : Undesirable effect after taking a drug Crank up: To inject a narcotic Dope: Any narcotics Hooked: Addicted to drugs Peddler: Seller of drugs Turned on: Under the influence of drugs

Language used to express effect of drugs taking. Bang, Buzz, Flush: sensation after injection. Bombed: high on drug. Buzz: effect induced by taking drugs. Flake out: to lose consciousness. Groove: having a good time on drugs. Rush: the euphoric effect of a drug on the user. Wrecked: high on drugs.

IDIOMS To break one´s back- to overwork. In cold blood – deliberately. A brain-teaser – problem or puzzle. To be all ears- listen very carefully. To keep an eye on something – watch carefully. Let´s face it: Let´s be honest with each other. To have fingers crossed: hope for luck. Hands off: do not touch.

IDIOMS From head to toe: completely; all over the person. Keep your head: to stay calm in a difficult situation. Heart-felt sympathy: deepest sympathy. To stretch one´s leg: to go for a walk. To have sealed lips: To be silent about something. Shoulder to shoulder: with united effort. To the line: To obey the rules of a party. To toe the line: To obey the rules of a party. Thumbs up: mark of victory, satisfaction.

Before you read, make a list of the things a hospital porter does.

Read the text and decide if these statements are true (T) or false (F). 1. Porters only open and close doors____. 2. They move around the hospital_____ 3. They collect waste and take it away__. 4. Porters should be fit, polite and friendly___.

Porters do more than just push food trolleys around the hospital. They transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher from the wards to other departments. They also move files, samples, etc Porters do more than just push food trolleys around the hospital. They transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher from the wards to other departments. They also move files, samples, etc Some of them are in charge of removing dead bodies to the mortuary, and lift and carry heavy equipments and furniture. They also dispose of all the waste. Some of them are in charge of removing dead bodies to the mortuary, and lift and carry heavy equipments and furniture. They also dispose of all the waste.

Read the text and decide if these statements are true (T) or false (F). 1. Porters only open and close doors F. 2. They move around the hospital T 3. They collect waste and take it away T. 4. Porters should be fit, polite and friendly T.

Who does what? 1. Helpline operator operator 2. Sister 3. Paramedic 4. Hospital receptionist receptionist a. If you need to find somebody or to know anything about the hospital- just ask me. b. I have to make quick decisions, and to administer life-saving procedures at the scene. c. People call me for information or advice, or to listen to a friendly voice. d. I am responsible for ward hygiene and the quality of patient´s food.

Who does what? If you need to find somebody or to know anything about the hospital- just ask me. Hospital receptionist I have to make quick decisions, and to administer life- saving procedures at the scene. Paramedic People call me for information or advice, or to listen to a friendly voice. Helpline operator I am responsible for ward hygiene and the quality of patient´s food. Sister

Summary The lesson dealt with the language used for Talking about the health care technology jobs. Talking about the health care technology jobs. Talking about health care technologists and other personnel at work, and Talking about health care technologists and other personnel at work, and Learning about the words, expressions and idioms related to health prevention. Learning about the words, expressions and idioms related to health prevention.