German for doctors

Medical German courses for doctors

The minimum requirement for this course is level B1+. The German course for doctors Deutsch für Mediziner is aimed at foreign doctors, who already practise or who would like to practise their profession in Germany. It prepares medical doctors for everyday situations in the hospital and improves their ability to communicate in German, so that they can communicate better with their patients and colleagues in their everyday work. Upon request, the course prepares doctors for the examination “telc Deutsch B2-C1 Medizin”. The main focus of the German course for doctors is on communication with patients.

Other topics are:

• The human anatomy and psyche
• Diseases and therapies
• Medical history, diagnosis and physical examinations
• Discussions with patients and verbal communication
• Case presentations
• Medical equipment in the operating theatre and on the ward
• Consultations with patients
• Medical documentation
• Medical reports and letters
• Health care and hopital care
• Intercultural training
• Preparation for the examination “telc Deutsch B2-C1 Medizin“

Medical German courses for nurses & hospital staff

The minimum requirement for the course is level A2. This German course for nurses and medical staff enables international healthcare professionals to communicate in German, which is essential for working in Germany. The course trains the medical German that is used in hospitals, clinics and nursing homes. Upon request the course includes preparation for the exam “telc Deutsch B1 – B2 Pflege”. The main focus of the German course for nursing staff is on communication with patients and colleagues. Other topics are:

• Anatomy and psyche
• Nutrition
• Personal hygiene
• Drug administration
• Medical documentation
• Intercultural training
• Communication with patients and their families
• Communication with doctors and colleagues