Course Modules:
Module 1: Introduction to Pharmaceutical English
Topics Covered:
Overview of pharmaceutical industry vocabulary
Key terms and definitions in pharmacology, drug development, and healthcare
Common abbreviations and acronyms used in pharmaceuticals
Activities: Vocabulary-building exercises, reading and interpreting pharmaceutical texts.
Module 2: Communication with Healthcare Professionals
Topics Covered:
Language used in professional healthcare communication
Effective questioning and consultation techniques
Patient interaction: explaining medications and side effects
Activities: Role-playing consultations between pharmacists and patients, case studies, discussions.
Module 3: Writing for the Pharmaceutical Industry
Topics Covered:
Writing reports and research papers
Summarizing clinical trials and results
Email correspondence in a pharmaceutical setting
Activities: Writing practice, peer feedback on report structures, email etiquette.
Module 4: Medical and Drug Documentation
Topics Covered:
Reading and writing prescriptions
Drug labels, leaflets, and package inserts
Understanding and creating regulatory documents
Activities: Analyzing sample documents, creating a drug information leaflet, and prescription writing exercises.
Module 5: Regulatory Affairs and Compliance
Topics Covered:
Understanding regulatory language and processes in English-speaking markets
Writing for regulatory authorities (FDA, EMA, etc.)
Common terms in regulatory compliance and approval processes
Activities: Case studies of regulatory submissions, writing practice for compliance reports.
Module 6: Presentation and Public Speaking in Pharmaceutical Settings
Topics Covered:
Presenting clinical data and research findings
Preparing and delivering presentations for conferences and professional meetings
Language skills for Q&A sessions
Activities: Presentation practice, peer reviews, video presentations.
Module 7: Marketing and Sales Language for Pharmaceuticals
Topics Covered:
Language used in pharmaceutical marketing and product promotion
Engaging with healthcare professionals and pharmaceutical clients
Legal and ethical considerations in pharmaceutical marketing
Activities: Role-playing sales calls, developing a marketing pitch, analyzing pharmaceutical advertisements.
Module 8: Case Studies and Real-World Applications
Topics Covered:
Application of pharmaceutical English in real-world settings
Reading and analyzing scientific papers
Communication in multidisciplinary teams
Activities: Case study analyses, group projects, discussions on recent pharmaceutical developments.
Assessment:
Written Assignments: Short reports, prescriptions, and emails (20%)
Presentations: Presenting a case study or pharmaceutical research (30%)
Participation: Active participation in class discussions and role-playing exercises (20%)
Final Project: Writing and presenting a pharmaceutical research summary (30%)
Teaching Methods:
Interactive lectures with multimedia presentations
Group discussions and role-playing exercises
Hands-on writing tasks with peer feedback
Case study analyses from real-world pharmaceutical contexts
Presentation practice