What will you learn

Skills and knowledge you will gain after completing this course:

  • Understand the fundamentals of British Sign Language as applied to health and medical contexts.

  • Effectively use fingerspelling for names and unfamiliar words.

  • Grasp and utilise BSL signs for numbers relevant to medical information.

  • Comprehend and express a wide range of health and medical terminology in BSL.

  • Formulate and understand questions related to health and medical conditions in BSL.

  • Communicate about medical treatments using British Sign Language.

  • Engage in basic conversations about health at a doctor's visit using BSL.

  • Improve communication with D/deaf individuals within healthcare environments.

  • Receive a Certificate and Transcript upon successful completion.

Course curriculum

    1. Understanding British Sign Language

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    1. Hands-on Activities on A to Z fingerspelling

    2. A to Z of 1st Names in three parts

    3. VIDEO QUIZ – Fill in the Blank – Fingerspelling

    4. BSL fingerspelling resources

    1. Meeting People and Introducing Yourself

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    2. First Letter of Name and Surname with BSL guest

    3. Asking Questions using British Sign Language

    4. BSL handouts on Meeting People

    1. Understanding Numbers in BSL

    2. Study Numbers in BSL

    3. BSL handouts on Numbers

    1. Health and Medical Treatment Terminologies in BSL

    2. Health and Medical Question Terminologies in BSL

    3. QUIZ At the Doctors with BSL Guest

    4. QUIZ At the Doctors with Multi Choice Question

    5. QUIZ At the Doctors with Multi Choice Questions with ANSWERS

    6. BSL handouts on Health and Medical terminologies

About this course

  • £44.99
  • 18 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content

Course FAQ

  • Why is learning BSL for health and medical settings so important?

    Effective communication is at the heart of quality healthcare. For D/deaf individuals, BSL is their primary language, and being able to communicate directly in BSL ensures they receive clear information about their health, feel understood, and can actively participate in their own care. It's about bridging vital communication gaps and promoting patient safety and dignity.

  • I'm a healthcare professional with no prior BSL experience. Is this course suitable for me?

    Absolutely! This course is designed to introduce essential health and medical BSL, even if you're a complete beginner. It focuses on the specific vocabulary and phrases you'll encounter in a healthcare setting, building your confidence in communicating with D/deaf patients and colleagues. The course also offers foundational modules like fingerspelling and numbers to get you started.

  • How can learning BSL for health specifically benefit my career?

    In today's diverse healthcare landscape, the ability to communicate in BSL is an invaluable asset. It enhances your professional profile, demonstrating a commitment to inclusive care and often improving patient outcomes. Many healthcare providers are actively seeking staff with BSL skills to better serve the D/deaf community. It can open doors to new roles or responsibilities and shows a dedication to continuous professional development.

  • Will this course help me understand specific medical conditions or only general terms?

    This course focuses on a broad range of general health and medical terminology, including treatments and common questions. While it provides a strong foundation, ongoing learning and practice will further expand your vocabulary for highly specific or rare conditions. The aim is to equip you with the essential BSL to handle most routine medical interactions.

  • What's the difference between "with subtitles" and "without subtitles" videos in the course curriculum?

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