ELA 79 - English for Health Careers

8.0 Credits
An intermediate to advanced ELA course with a focus on health careers. Students learn analytical language skills to communicate effectively in academic and employment healthcare settings. For students in Levels 40 (with approved listening CASAS score) through 60. The class is aligned with Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS) as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2016. Placement by instructor or advisor.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Use learning strategies to correctly apply medical vocabulary and information.
Produce comprehensible language related to healthcare in group discussions and projects.
Understand and respond to lectures on health care topics and online listening material.
Evaluate and respond to questions related to patient care.
Identify resources online to learn about college programs, understand health care topics, and research topics in health care.
Use technology to assist with ELA and to navigate a learning management system.

Course Typically Offered
Fall, Spring