Health Studies and Communications Skills
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
Centennial College's Health Studies and Communications Skills program enhances English fluency and health knowledge for students seeking entry into college-level health programs. With small class sizes and supportive faculty, the program aligns with nursing practice standards and prepares students for further education and careers in the health sector.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
Centennial College's Health Studies and Communications Skills program is an academic pathway undertaking that prepares students for post-secondary education in college-level health programs, specifically emphasizing English fluency (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) as a requirement for safe practice.
Objectives:
- Enhance communication skills necessary for developing professional relationships within the workplace.
- Refine English language skills.
- Learn key health concepts and health terminology used in Canadian health care settings.
- Enable students to continue into a professional health program of their choice within the School of Community and Health Studies (if requirements are met).
Program Description:
The program focuses on developing the reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills required to work in a health care setting. Small class sizes facilitate greater interaction with faculty members who come from both English and health care backgrounds. Faculty members are experienced, caring, and supportive, acknowledging and supporting the needs of adult and/or ESL learners.
Outline:
Program Content and Structure:
Faculty:
Faculty members are experienced, caring, and supportive, with backgrounds in both English and health care.
Unique Approaches:
The program acknowledges and supports the needs of adult and/or ESL learners.