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Program Overview

Build the language, confidence, and cultural understanding to communicate effectively in U.S. healthcare settings.

Our Healthcare Communication English courses help internationally educated nurses and healthcare professionals strengthen their English pronunciation, clinical and intercultural communication, and academic skills—including listening, writing, and reading for professional and educational success.

Through interactive role-plays, handoffs, and mini-simulations, participants practice real workplace scenarios and receive personalized instructor feedback to apply new skills immediately on the job.

 

Who should take these courses

  • Nursing students or individuals preparing to enter nursing school
  • Newly licensed or practicing nurses who want to enhance clarity and confidence in spoken and written communication with patients and care teams
  • Internationally educated nurses and healthcare professionals preparing for clinical placements, licensure, or U.S.-based employment
  • Allied health professionals such as medical assistants, technicians, therapists, and other patient-care providers
  • Visiting doctors, physicians, and researchers participating in clinical exchanges, fellowships, or collaborative projects
  • Healthcare students and trainees developing academic and professional communication skills for success in U.S. settings
  • Learners with upper-intermediate English proficiency (CEFR B2 or equivalent)

What you'll gain

  • Clearer pronunciation and phrasing for patient safety and comprehension
  • Structured handoff language (SBAR) and concise documentation phrases
  • Confident patient interviews, teach-back, and interprofessional communication
  • Practical clinical vocabulary and strategies to manage misunderstandings

 

All Healthcare Communication Courses

ESN

Essential English Skills for Nurses

Pronunciation, clinical vocabulary, and role-play simulations to build confidence and ensure safer patient care.

Delivery: Live online sessions and personalized feedback.
Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30–8:00pm
Next Session: Jan 13, 2025 - Feb 5, 2026
Duration: 4 weeks · 8 sessions · 12 contact hours
Tuition: $499
Registration open
MCN

Mastering Communication Skills for International Nurses

Academic and professional communication skills essential for success in nursing and healthcare settings — including listening with clarity and care, reading with purpose, and writing with impact.          

Delivery: Live online sessions and personalized feedback.
Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00pm
Next Session: Jan 12, 2025 - Feb 4, 2026
Duration: 4 weeks · 8 sessions · 12 contact hours
Tuition: $499
Registration open
WHS

Working in the U.S. Healthcare System

Practical job readiness training to help you launch or advance your healthcare career in the U.S. — including resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, networking, and professional communication skills.

Delivery: Live online sessions with career-focused coaching and personalized feedback.
Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00pm
Next Session: Feb 9 – Mar 4, 2026
Duration: 4 weeks · 8 sessions · 12 contact hours
Tuition: $499
Registration open

 

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