Featuring outstanding presentations and content from Teachers and Academic Managers at English Language Teaching (ELT) Centre in Indonesia and Australia, NEAS Australia continues its ‘Going Glocal’ workshop series.
NEAS Australia is pleased to present a special virtual workshop on English for Healthcare Professionals in Indonesia, aimed at enhancing English language proficiency for healthcare professionals. This workshop addresses the critical communication needs of nurses, doctors, and healthcare workers in Indonesia, supporting them in delivering better patient care, collaborating internationally, and advancing their professional development.
Purpose
The purpose of this workshop is to foster stronger English language skills among healthcare professionals in Indonesia, preparing them to meet the demands of a globalised healthcare system.
Through this initiative, NEAS Australia aims to:
- Strengthen industry links between Australia and Indonesia,
- Showcase Australian education and training expertise,
- Provide practical English tools and communication strategies tailored for healthcare professionals,
- Promote international collaborations and partnerships in healthcare education.
Workshop Objectives
- Improving English Proficiency for Healthcare Professionals
Participants will explore ways to enhance their English language skills in order to communicate more effectively with patients, colleagues, and international partners. This includes enhancing communication skills in English within medical contexts, focusing on patient interactions, professional discussions, and healthcare documentation. - Facilitating International Collaboration
The workshop will also address how English proficiency can strengthen collaboration between healthcare professionals across borders, promoting knowledge sharing and best practices between Indonesia and Australia. - Fostering Professional Growth in Healthcare
As English becomes a key skill in the healthcare sector, this workshop will equip participants with the English Language tools needed for continued professional development, advancing their careers within Indonesia and internationally.
Workshop Format
- Pre-recorded Presentations
In the weeks leading up to the live event, we will release a series of recorded presentations from healthcare and ELT industry experts. - Pre-recorded presentations will be released in the four weeks leading to the live webinar, starting week Monday 4 November 2024.
- Live Workshop
Date: 4 December 2024.
Time: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm (Sydney Time) | 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (Indonesia Time)
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Live Webinar – Wednesday 04 December 2024
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (Indonesia Time)
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm (Sydney Time)
Live webinar recording and workshop certificate will be available on 15 December 2024.
In the weeks leading up to this workshop, NEAS will release pre-recorded presentations addressing the three workshop objectives.
Meet the Presenters
Bio: Jose Lara holds a Master’s Degree in Applied Linguistics (TESOL) from Macquarie University. He has worked as a Senior Teacher at Macquarie University College for English Language Programs for the past two years, and over his 20 years of professional experience, he has taught in Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh and Australia.
Bio: Alex is an experienced education professional and leads content development at OET, specialising in language learning and assessment for healthcare professionals. With expertise in curriculum design, educational technology, and accessibility, Alex focuses on enhancing learning outcomes and fostering communication skills in diverse, international healthcare contexts.
Brian Smith and Reza Tasviri from IDP will be presenting on IELTS for Indonesian Healthcare Professionals.
Brian leads stakeholder engagement for IDP IELTS, and is head of Global Stakeholder Engagement.
Reza leads language assessment at IDP Education, and is Head of Assessment.
Click on Login to Enrol at the top of this page to gain access to the workshop presenters and to watch the online presentations as they become available.