English for Medical Purposes (EMP) at Clayton
International Consulting & Educational Services
is founded in functional, communicative and acquisitional
theories of ESL, ESP and English for Academic
Purposes (EAP). All materials are written by Melodie
Hull and designed for career-specific language
development meeting the unique English language
challenges of health professionals. All exercises
and curricula are relevant, authentic and language
learning is key: changing the learner's ability
to communicate their knowledge and experiences
from their first language (L1) to this second,
English (L2). At 'Clayton International', the
content and context of English for Nurses and
Medical Professionals © books, workbooks
and course books will assist health professionals
to actually work, function and succeed in the
workplace.
English for Medical Purposes (EMP) is a subset
of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) education
that most often focuses on teaching aspects of
medical English, particularly terminology. At
Clayton International Consulting and Educational
Services, Melodie Hull has gone beyond this to
meet the true learning needs of physicians, nurses,
pharmacists, and other health professionals. Her
work expands the usual focus to include language
learning exercises within the context of medical/health
studies and practice. These include critical thinking
about authentic, genuine case studies, problem-based
learning, evidence-based practice and more, based
on her many years of experience as both a health
professional and educator.
Generally, English for Specific Purposes materials
and courses are designed for adult learners who
desire or need to learn a second/foreign language
for use in their specific fields, (i.e. science,
technology, health care/medicine, and academics).
ESP assumes that the target group has a degree
of language competency in their first language
as well as in English. English for Medical Purposes
is even more specific. The expectation is that
all EMP learners are health professionals or in
the midst of health studies at the college or
university level. 'Clayton International' appreciates
the richness and value this background knowledge
contributes to the learning environment. Melodie
Hull's curriculum material provides many opportunities
for sharing, comparing, contrasting and developing
critical thinking skills related to Western health
care and medical practices.
Medical practice and the health professions are
regulated and legislated in most English speaking
countries. Legislation contains a focus on safety
to practice. This means health care professional
will practice at the expected level of skills
and competencies without harm to patients/clients.
This absolutely includes the ability and professional
responsibility to work competently in English.
Through Melodie Hull's materials, EMP learners
become aware of professional standards and ethical
principles of the profession as well as their
relevance for practitioners. Professional attitudes,
behaviours, and ethics are inherent in the acculturation
into these professions. These concepts appear
as threads throughout all of Melodie Hull's EMP
writing and curriculum design.
* for more information, refer to our English
for Nurses page
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