NZSL for Health Online - Part 2

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

Our fully interactive 3-week crash course, designed specifically for health professionals, provides you with the skills to communicate effectively with Deaf patients and clients. Classes start on Tuesday, November 28th, from 12:15pm to 1:15pm. This course is suitable for students with basic NZSL knowledge (approximately 3-5 hours of prior tuition)

All you need is a computer or laptop with a webcam and an internet connection, tablets and mobiles are not suitable.

Dates: 28/11, 5/12 and 12/12

Time: 12.15pm - 1.15pm

Fee: The cost is $49 for the full 3-week course. This includes weekly e-handouts and homework.

Teacher: Rachel Walker

Course Outline for Health Professionals #2

Class One - Medical Conditions

• exchange greetings and ask about well-being
• learn days of week/clock time and making an appointment
• review numbers 1 – 20 and learn numbers 21 – 30
• Deaf culture - visual communication strategy

Class Two - Body functions

• describe basic functions of main body organs
• explain briefly about discomfort and pain-related experience
• learn numbers 31-40
• learn about months (calendar signs)
• name common health problems and different kinds of falls, accidents
• Deaf culture - literacy levels and health knowledge

Class Three - Scans and procedures

• describe and refer to common diagnostic tests and scans
• discuss about plans for recovery (treatment, surgery, etc)
• use of numbers for ranking
• review time concept in NZSL and talk about simple booking appointment time
• Deaf culture - how to work with an interpreter including informed consent

Important Notes:

• A minimum of 4 students is required for the course to proceed. Registering online confirms your enrolment and commits you to the course.
• Upon completing your registration, a confirmation email with course details, including the Zoom link, will be sent immediately. Please check your spam folder if you do not receive the email.
• For any inquiries, please feel free to email us at mysign@mergenz.co.nz
• If you wish for your employer to cover your fees, please contact us to arrange manual registration, and we will send the invoice directly to you or your employer.