NZSL for Health Online - Part 1

Learn NZSL (New Zealand Sign Language) online via MySign!

Join our dedicated classes, led by a qualified NZSL teacher, in an engaging online format. Our 3-week crash course is specifically designed for health professionals with no prior NZSL knowledge. It equips you with essential health-related sign language skills to improve communication with Deaf patients and clients.

Dates: 10/9-postponed, 17/9, 24/9 and 1/10

Time: 12.00pm - 1.00pm (1 hour per session)

Fee: Just $60 for the entire 3-week course, inclusive of weekly e-handouts and homework.

Teacher: Maz Thomas

Course Outline for Health Professionals #1

Class One - Initial Consultation

• exchange greetings and make introductions
• ask about family history of health (diabetes, heart problems, parents, siblings)
• learn about body parts (face and body)
• share information about social history (smoking, alcohol, exercise), obstetric history (pregnancy, childbirth) and surgical history
• tell current medication
• learn numbers 1 - 10

Class Two - Body & Physical examination

• ask what current issues are including current symptoms (infection, flu, chest pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, coughing, fatigue, weight loss/gain, swelling, headache)
• ask for clarification, correction, and confirmation
• tell simple body functions (breath, heartbeat, blood)
• Deaf culture - understand about working with NZSL interpreters

Class Three - Medication and Treatment

• give and follow simple instructions and action commands
• learn time in NZSL (referring how long, days and months)
• recount 0 – 10 and counting up to 20
• tell simple medications (tablets, injections, liquid medicine) and simple tests
• learn other health related professions (physio, chemist, specialist, nurse, etc.)
• Deaf culture – understand about cultural and medical views on Deaf people

Important Notes:

• Registering online secures your spot in the course. Please review our cancellation policy.
• A minimum number of students is required; if not met, the course may be postponed or cancelled.
• All you need is a computer/laptop with a webcam and an internet connection. Please note that tablets and mobile devices are not suitable for online learning.
• After registration, you'll receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link for the course. Check your spam folder if you don't see it.
• Funding from Employers: Explore professional development funding from your employer; if your organisation covers the fee, email us their Reference/Purchase Order number at mysign@mergenz.co.nz.

Ready to embark on this exciting NZSL journey? Contact us for any queries and enrol today to elevate your sign language skills with MySign!