English Language Skills 1 (ELSK 0701)

Students are provided with ongoing English language instruction and support as they acquire the skills of a Health Care Assistant. Reading, writing, and interactive communication (listening and speaking) skills are taught concurrently and in conjunction with topics in the Health Care Assistant Level 1 curriculum. Students develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through activities and real-world communicative tasks relevant to the healthcare setting and aligned with the performance outcomes at the target Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels (Listening 7, Speaking 7, Reading 6, Writing 6). Through the development of these skills, students are able to understand and discuss course concepts, materials, and procedures. Students develop interpersonal professional communication skills in class and in clinical with an emphasis on clear and appropriate speaking and effective listening. Throughout the course, students also increase their awareness of workplace expectations, environments and appropriate language. Upon completion of ELSK 0701, students have the communication skills required to provide personal care for clients in a complex care setting and to interact with clients and health team members.