UNIVERSIDAD ESPECIALIZADA DE LAS AMERICAS
SEDE VERAGUAS
LICENCIATURA EN URGENCIAS MÉDICAS Y DESASTRES
Course: English 450 A
Course code: 4765
Duration: 16 weeks
Credits: 2
Weekly Hours: 3 theoretical hours
Professor: Zuleika Martínez
Duration: 16 Weeks
Weekly Hours: 1 Theoretical Hour 2 Laboratory Hours
Prerequisite: English 449B
COURSE DESCRIPTION
English 450 A is a professional English course designed to develop technical language competencies required for paramedic practice in international and multilingual emergency environments.
The course focuses on the development of communication skills in English within medical and emergency contexts, particularly in areas such as electrocardiography, prehospital pharmacology, obstetric emergencies, and rescue operations.
Students will develop technical writing, listening, reading, and speaking abilities using medical terminology and clinical scenarios relevant to emergency medical services.
The course integrates clinical cases, patient communication simulations, medical documentation, and emergency response dialogues to strengthen professional language competence.
COURSE JUSTIFICATION
English proficiency is essential for paramedics and emergency medical professionals who must interact with international medical protocols, global research, and multilingual emergency environments.
Many medical manuals, emergency protocols, and scientific publications are written in English. Therefore, this course prepares students to understand, interpret, and communicate medical information effectively in English.
SEDE VERAGUAS
LICENCIATURA EN URGENCIAS MÉDICAS Y DESASTRES
Course: English 450 A
Course code: 4765
Duration: 16 weeks
Credits: 2
Weekly Hours: 3 theoretical hours
Professor: Zuleika Martínez
Duration: 16 Weeks
Weekly Hours: 1 Theoretical Hour 2 Laboratory Hours
Prerequisite: English 449B
COURSE DESCRIPTION
English 450 A is a professional English course designed to develop technical language competencies required for paramedic practice in international and multilingual emergency environments.
The course focuses on the development of communication skills in English within medical and emergency contexts, particularly in areas such as electrocardiography, prehospital pharmacology, obstetric emergencies, and rescue operations.
Students will develop technical writing, listening, reading, and speaking abilities using medical terminology and clinical scenarios relevant to emergency medical services.
The course integrates clinical cases, patient communication simulations, medical documentation, and emergency response dialogues to strengthen professional language competence.
COURSE JUSTIFICATION
English proficiency is essential for paramedics and emergency medical professionals who must interact with international medical protocols, global research, and multilingual emergency environments.
Many medical manuals, emergency protocols, and scientific publications are written in English. Therefore, this course prepares students to understand, interpret, and communicate medical information effectively in English.
- Profesor: ZULEIKA YANETH MARTINEZ LOBO