# English for Healthcare Pathways (Certificate of Competency)

Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: English for Speakers of Other Languages

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Laney College’s noncredit English for Healthcare Program prepares students to choose an appropriate healthcare career goal. In this program students discuss the tasks and requirements for a variety of healthcare jobs. They also develop basic resumes and map a personalized educational path that includes both long- and short-term employment goals in the healthcare field.

**Career Opportunities**

Entry level positions in healthcare (home healthcare, healthcare aids) or further training in medical programs such as phlebotomy, EMT and medical assisting.

**Program Learning Outcomes**

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

1.  Create a realistic personalized pathway to a long-term healthcare career goal
2.  Discuss and compare tasks and requirements for a variety of healthcare jobs

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Core Courses:** | | 98 |
| ESOL 506 | English for Healthcare Pathways | 2.8 |
| ESOL 507 | English for Healthcare Careers | 2.8 |
| **Competency Requirement:** | |  |
| **Teacher or department will determine if student has met the competencies of the program and document it.** | |  |
| **Total Hours:** | | 98 |

English for Healthcare Pathways Certificate of Compency