ESL for Healthcare

Certificate of Competency English as a Second Language · El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Humanities Division

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The ESL for Healthcare Certificate of Competency prepares intermediate ESL students for careers in healthcare. The curriculum also serves as a pathway to noncredit and credit Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. Students gain knowledge on essential vocabulary used in communicating in the healthcare field, understanding verbal and written directions, medical emergencies, medication, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, safety, and basic patient needs.

Certificate of Competency

A Certificate of Competency will be granted upon completion of all program requirements.

Required Courses:

CourseTitleUnits
NESL 504AESL for Healthcare I0
NESL 504BESL for Healthcare II0

Total Units: 0

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