Healthcare Communication

English courses for nursing and healthcare professionals

Program Overview

Short, focused courses that help internationally educated nurses and healthcare professionals build American-English pronunciation, clinical vocabulary, and patient-centered communication for safe, confident work in U.S. clinical settings.

Workplace-focused practice including role-plays, handoffs, and mini-simulations, plus individualized instructor feedback so learners can apply new skills immediately on the job.

Who should take these courses

  • Nursing students or those preparing to enter nursing school
  • Newly licensed nurses seeking stronger communication skills
  • Internationally educated nurses preparing for clinical placements
  • Practicing nurses who want to enhance clarity in spoken and written communication with patients and care teams
  • 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, SBAR handoffs, and role-play simulations for safer patient care.

Delivery: Live Online
Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30–8:00pm
Next Session: Oct 21 – Nov 13, 2025
Duration: 4 weeks · 8 sessions · 12 contact hours
Tuition: $499
Registration open — register by Oct 20, 2025
MCN

Mastering Communication Skills for International Nurses

This course focuses on the academic and professional communication skills essential for nursing including listening with clarity and care, reading with purpose, and writing with impact.          

Delivery: Live Online
Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00pm
Next Session: Oct 20 – Nov 12, 2025
Duration: 4 weeks · 8 sessions · 12 contact hours
Tuition: $499
Registration open — register by Oct 19, 2025
WHS

Working in the U.S. Healthcare System

System orientation, documentation, evidence-based practice, and job-readiness for international nurses.

Delivery: Live Online
Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00pm
Next Session: Jan 12 – Feb 4, 2026
Duration: 4 weeks · 8 sessions · 12 contact hours
Tuition: $499
Registration opens Nov 5, 2025 — closes Jan 11, 2026

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