Conversational Hokkien For Healthcare Staff (Basic)

This course is intended for staff to build a strong foundation in Hokkien pronunciation and articulation. They will build up their competency in speaking and listening; basic conversational skills, grammar and sentence structure for daily use with residents/patients. At the end of the course, participants will be able to converse in simple Hokkien with residents/patients and their relatives, understand residents’/patients’ concern and answer enquiries.

COURSE OBJECTIVES / OUTLINE

To facilitate conversation in basic Hokkien with residents/patients through topics:

1. 1. Introduction to Hokkien
   2. Basic Conversations
   3. Situational Vocabulary – Hospital
   4. Numbers
   5. Calling the Patient’s Family
   6. Tending to the Patients
   7. Body Parts
   8. Common Ailments and Symptoms
   9. Family Members
   10. Eating Right
   11. Colours
   12. Basic Care & Treatment
   13. Understanding Your Patients
   14. Weather
   15. Care and Treatment
   16. Commonly Used Hokkien Terms for Clinical Use
   17. Rehab Therapy Assessment Form

Please Note:

A minimum of 75% attendance will be required for you to complete the programme and receive your certificate.

Doctors, Nursing Aides, Therapy Aides, Therapy Assistants, Healthcare Assistants