Healthcare

Medical Maltese
Communication

This course is designed to equip foreign healthcare professionals working in Malta with essential Maltese language skills needed for effective patient care.

Learn by Doing, On Your Own Schedule

  • Asynchronous Learning
  • Hands-on Activities
  • Practical, Industry-Related Problems

Course Overview

While English is widely used, many patients, especially elderly patients, feel more comfortable communicating in Maltese. This course bridges that gap by focusing on practical, real-world communication used in clinical and care settings.

Learners will develop the ability to understand and use basic Maltese words and phrases relevant to healthcare environments. The course emphasizes patient-centered communication.

The course progresses from foundational communication to more specialized interactions, including patient history taking, symptom identification, and providing instructions. Each unit focuses on realistic scenarios healthcare workers are likely to encounter in hospitals, clinics, and community care settings.

By the end of the course, participants will feel more confident engaging with Maltese speaking patients and their families, ultimately improving the quality of care.

Learning Objectives

  • Use basic Maltese vocabulary and phrases to communicate effectively with patients and their relatives.
  • Introduce themselves, greet patients, and carry out simple everyday interactions in Maltese.
  • Ask and understand key questions when taking a patient’s medical history.
  • Build rapport and trust with patients who have limited or no English proficiency.

What's Included

 Full Course Units

9  Units

 Hours of Learning

25 Hours

 Digital Certificate

 

Is This Course
Right For You?


This course is intended for foreign healthcare professionals working in Malta, including nurses, doctors, carers, and allied health professionals.
Care assistants and support workers in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and community care settings may also find this course beneficial.

It is also suitable for international students or trainees undertaking healthcare placements in Malta, and for any non Maltese speaking healthcare worker who interacts directly with patients and their families.

Course
Outline

This course equips learners with essential vocabulary and phrases needed to communicate effectively with patients in Maltese.

Introduction and Basic Patient Communication

Family Members and Support System Vocabulary

The Body and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Common Symptoms and Patient Complaints

Taking Patient History

Giving Instructions and Patient Education

Pain Assessment and Management Communication

Emergency and Critical Care Communication

End of Life Communication and Supporting Elderly Patients

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The Next Step?

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