Promoting English Readiness For Effective Care and Trust of Nurses
Project Brief
The PERFECT Project, coordinated by Tartu Health Care College (Estonia), is dedicated to raising the quality of nursing care through the advancement of professional English language skills among nurses.
In today’s globalized healthcare environment, proficiency in English is essential for effective communication with patients, building trust, and increasing the international employability of healthcare professionals. PERFECT brings together leading experts in nursing, English language education, and digital learning to design innovative, practical, and accessible learning resources for both self-study and structured courses.
Key Project Activities
Development and piloting of a renewed course “English for Nursing and Healthcare” tailored to real-life professional needs.
Creation of an interactive digital book to support healthcare professionals in enhancing their English skills.
Experience exchange and collaboration among international project partners to ensure best practices and innovative approaches.
Provision of learning opportunities for in-service nurses, supporting their lifelong learning journey.
Long-Term Impact
PERFECT seeks to establish a strong professional community of nurses who are confident and competent English users. By empowering nurses with advanced communication skills, the project contributes to higher-quality healthcare services, improved nurse-patient communication, and enhanced professional opportunities across partner countries and beyond.
Program line: KA220-HED – Cooperation partnerships in higher education (KA220-HED)
Project number: 2024-1-EE01-KA220-HED-000257646 — PERFECT
Project acronym: PERFECT
Project full name: Promoting English Readiness for Effective Care and Trust of Nurses
Project duration: 36 months
Project start and end dates: 01.12.2024 – 30.11.2027
Project coordinator: TARTU HEALTH CARE COLLEGE (Estonia)