NZSL for Health Online - Part 3

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

You will still have a class and a qualified NZSL tutor to teach you and it is fully interactive - just online! 3-week online NZSL crash course designed for health professionals. You will learn health-related signs that will help you communicate with your Deaf patients and clients. Starting Monday, 13th November (postponed from 30th October).  This is suitable for students with basic knowledge of NZSL (with approximately 5 - 10 hours of NZSL tuition in the past) or have completed NZSL Health for Professionals part 1 & 2.

You would just need a computer/laptop with a camera and an internet connection, and you have everything you need. Tablets or mobile phones are not recommended for online learning.

Dates: 13/11, 20/11 and 27/11 (3 weeks)

Time: 6.45pm - 7.45pm

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

Tutor: Victoria Lessing

Course Outline for Health Professionals #3

Class One - 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 Two - 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 Three - 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

**Please note that min. numbers (4 students) must be reached for the course to go ahead. Please note registering online confirms your registration and commits you to the course.

A confirmation email with details such as zoom link to join the course, will be sent to you immediately after your registration is completed, check spam folder if you didn't receive the email.

If you have any questions, you are welcome to email to mysign@mergenz.co.nz. If you want us your employer to cover your fees, you can contact us so we can register you manually and your invoice will be sent to you/your employer. Thank you in advance.