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For Learners

ESL for Healthcare Professionals

Michael Garron Hospital in partnership with the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) offer English as a Second Language (ESL) for Healthcare Professionals.

The program is free for landed immigrants, convention refugees, refugee claimants and Canadian citizens pursuing a career in healthcare.

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Program Highlights

  • Advanced level English language training (CLB 6-8)

  • 10 weeks, 3 days a week, 9:30 AM -2:30 PM (Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays)

  • Offered on site, in person

  • Ongoing volunteer opportunity at Michael Garron Hospital

  • Michael Garron Hospital Training Day

  • CPR & First Aid Training

  • Learn general medical terminology for health care professionals.

  • Read health care journal articles and literature.

  • Learn how to:

    • Improve your bedside communication with patients.

    • Describe medical instruments and procedures.

    • Report, interview, and document.