Learn medical English to expand your career opportunities as a healthcare professional in this free online course.

Would you like to develop your written and spoken English vocabulary to further your healthcare career? This course is designed to help you improve your understanding of English and develop your communication skills as a healthcare provider. Our video lessons present commonly used medical jargon and specialised vocabulary used by English-speaking healthcare professionals.

The course begins with an overview of the human body as we explain English anatomical terms with illustrations. We then analyse the components of the skull, the eyes and the ear before laying out the components of the vertebral column and thoracic cage (rib cage). We also go over the English terms used to describe many scientific instruments used by healthcare professionals. The course provides a list of medical terms used to discuss frequently performed laboratory tests and diagnostic techniques. We show you how to use English to describe organ systems like the digestive, cardiovascular, immune and respiratory systems. 

Finally, we study the professional skills required to communicate effectively with your clients and colleagues. This course helps you to master the English vocabulary used by healthcare practitioners in medical settings. This will open up new career opportunities and enhance your ability to understand patients in emergency situations where effective communication might make the difference between life and death.