NZSL for Health Online - Part 2 & 3

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

Experience interactive sessions led by a qualified NZSL teacher in a fully online setting! This 6-week crash course caters specifically to health professionals. Gain proficiency in health-related signs crucial for communicating with Deaf patients and clients. The course begins on Wednesday, May 15th.

This course is ideal for individuals with basic NZSL knowledge (around 5-10 hours of prior tuition) or those who have completed NZSL Health for Professionals part 1.

Dates: 15/5, 22/5, 29/5, 5/6, 12/6 and 19/6

Time: Wed, 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Fee: $110 for the entire 6-week course, inclusive of weekly e-handouts

Teacher: Maria Griffiths

Course Outline for Health Professionals #2 & #3

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

Class Four - In Emergency Department

• identify health related issues
• name of things in emergency department
• learn about actions in the emergency situation
• ask for some help (e.g. ask to bring, or change something, etc.)
• Deaf culture – Emergency 111 Text service

Class Five - Hospital Stay

• discuss about hospital stay
• make a basic request and offer help
• talk about hospital rules for visitors including families and friends
• learn numbers 41 – 100
• use of numbers for months
• Deaf culture – understanding about accessibility after visiting hours and auditory interruptions

Class Six - Support Services

• discuss about discharge plans
• communicate about observations/monitoring
• discuss about specialised services such as stroke, cancer, mental health (addiction), pregnancy/midwife
• Deaf culture – New Zealand Relay service

Important Notes:

• Registering online secures your place in the course. A minimum number of students is required; the course may be postponed or canceled if this threshold is not met. Please review our cancellation policy.
• Upon completing registration, you will receive a confirmation email with essential details, including the Zoom link to join the course. Check your spam folder if you don't receive the email.
• All you need is a computer/laptop with a webcam and internet connection. Please note that tablets and mobiles are not recommended for online learning.
• A Certificate of Attendance will be issued at the end of the course for those who attend at least 80% of the classes (5 out of 6).
• Consider requesting your employer to cover the course cost for your professional development. If your organisation/company is paying for your course fee, please email us at mysign@mergenz.co.nz with their Reference/Purchase Order number.

We're excited to have you join us on this enriching learning adventure!