English for Healthcare: Online

For new, future or experienced healthcare workers whose English is a second language, this online course meets your language needs.

What you'll learn

English for Healthcare combines a strong grammar and communication skills development with the specialist vocabulary you need to succeed in your healthcare career.

The English for Healthcare course is designed for students who have a minimum English language ability of approximately 5.5 IELTS, 59 TOEFL or 85 Duolingo.

The 14 module course will be offered entirely online, utilizing modern, engaging and dynamic methodology. Assessments will be ongoing, on a weekly basis, and will require active participation of all students.

Each module covers:

Listening and viewing activities reflecting everyday healthcare scenarios
Interprofessional simulation experiences
Medical terminology
Discussions and readings on the topic of healthcare
A focus on communication language skills and cultural communication etiquette
Reading skills relevant to healthcare texts, forms and reports
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to support reading and writing
Grammar and vocabulary in healthcare context to support reading and writing
Expressions, vocabulary, abbreviations, and acronyms used in healthcare contexts
Forms, charts and documentation – how to read them and how to fill them
Academic writing principles

The course contains topics that reflect the latest developments in the field making it immediately relevant to your needs:

Medical Terminology	Patient History
Health Habits	Communicating with the Patient in Sensitive Scenarios
Illnesses, Injuries, Symptoms and Medical Specialties	Planning and Giving Clear Instructions
Hospitals, Health Centers, Equipment and Devices	Mental Health and Addictions
Healthcare Forms, Insurance and Billing	Public Health

Utica’s English for Healthcare is ideal for busy individuals who want to improve their English quickly because it offers:

Course is offered in 15 week or accelerated 8 week delivery with 3 start dates/year.
- 8-Week Term Start Date: August 29, 2022
- 15-Week Term Start Date: August 29, 2022
An online and mobile-friendly syllabus allowing you to learn and practice in bite-sized lessons.
Successful performance in the course allows you to apply a portion of the tuition towards a healthcare degree at Utica College.