Topics:

1. Reading/Interpreting MSDS Sheets
2. Workplace Safety Conditions
3. Communicating Workplace Safety
4. Workplace Safety Procedures
5. Reporting Unsafe Conditions

Description:
This multi-level Vocational English-as-a-Second Language (VESL) course is designed for the intermediate to advanced language level student whose first language is other than English. The course focuses on expanding and developing the skills learned in English at Work: Healthcare Health and Safety I. Student will improve fluency, accuracy, and SCANS competencies in order to communicate more effectively in the workplace. Listening, speaking, reading, writing skills for the workplace are integrated within controlled grammar and sentence structures. The course includes English vocabulary development related to equipment, supplies, common tasks, and safety procedures in the healthcare industry..

Course Content and Scope:
The basic language skills of speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, critical thinking, problem solving, and teamwork are taught within the context of life and employability skills. Basic skills will be developed and applied to tasks that are required of adults in order to benefit from on-the-job training and function more effectively in the workplace. Student will be instructed through a variety of techniques (cooperative learning language experience, information-gap, substitution drills) and grouping strategies.

1. Speaking and listening exercises with a focus on health specific vocabulary to include occupational names, language for comparing and contrasting of situations in the health industry, requesting information, apologizing, reporting problems, clarifying and repeating information.
2. Reading skills include comprehension of basic workplace texts with familiar content and language and using the texts to write simple reports/telephone messages.
3. Writing skills include filling out workplace forms and simple reports.
4. Grammar skills include comprehension and usage of the present, past, and future forms of verbs; present forms of modals, prepositions of place and time, possessive nouns, and comparative adjectives in reading, writing and listening/speaking activities.

Course Objectives: (Expected Student Learning Outcomes)
The student will be able to:

1. Identify and describe infection control measures.
2. Describe safety measures that can prevent accidents and injuries.
3. Communicate safety warning based on infection control measures.
4. Interpret product label directions and safety warnings.
5. Identify safe work procedures as presented in class.
6. Describe potential workplace safety issues and propose solutions to unsafe conditions.
7. Read and interpret product labels, regulations, and operating instructions.
8. Prepare accident, work-related injuries, and unsafe working conditions written reports.
9. Use telephone to place emergency calls, ask for help, and describe emergencies.
10. Read and interpret hazardous materials information.

Method of Instruction:
Audio/visual media, lectures, demonstrations, cooperative learning activities, and reading and writing process will be included. Method of instruction will take into consideration student's diverse learning styles and abilities providing assignments that include text-based learning, hands-on projects, team assignments, and role plays.