ComForPro: improving communicative skills of migrant medical staff

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Published: Apr 1, 2017
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17471/2499-4324/841
Keywords:
Training, Languages, Migrants, Medical professionals, Online training, Personalized learning, ComForPro, Migrant emergency, Educational technology.

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Kris Van de Poel
University of Antwespen
Kylene De Angelis
Training 2000

Abstract

ComforPro, an online learning space guiding (pre)professional migrant medical staff to a more appropriate and effective communication in clinical settings.

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Vol. 25 No. 1 (2017): The migrant emergency
Section
Column "Platforms/tools"

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Author Biographies

Kris Van de Poel, University of Antwespen

Professor of Applied Linguistics, Research Unit for Applied Language Studies

Kylene De Angelis, Training 2000

European Project manager and responsible for training department

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