EAL for Health Care Intermediate (ELSK 0580)
This course focuses on the development and application of essential English communication skills for health care settings at an intermediate (CLB 5-6) level. Key components of the course are building health care vocabulary, practicing common professional interactions, and developing communication strategies and skills for successful oral and written interactions with patients, visitors, colleagues, and other health professionals.
Course code: ELSK 0580
Credits: 0.0
Tuition: $0
Length: 40.0 hours
Course outline:
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Campus: Broadway
Broadway
Prerequisites
CLB 4 Listening, CLB 4 Speaking, CLB 4 Reading, and CLB 4 Writing, or department approval.
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Schedule †
ELSK 0580 schedule for programs:
- EPAA
- EPSC
Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
| CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73178 | November 26, 2025 to December 23, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Online with Scheduled Classes Location: Online | Moi, Carolyn |
Additional Information
- Effective Communication and Barriers to Effective Communication
- Socio-cultural Competencies
- Communication Frameworks
- Telephone Language & Strategies
- Note-taking Strategies
- Professional Email Structure
- Vocabulary Development Strategies
- Culture, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
- Impacts of colonization on Indigenous Peoples’ health and access to healthcare in Canada
- Digital Literacy
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
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