Centennial College's Health Studies and Communications Skills program is an academic pathway undertaking. It will benefit you if you wish to obtain a post-secondary education in college-level health programs in which English fluency (reading, writing, listening and speaking) is a professional requirement for safe practice.

Communication is the cornerstone to any health practice. As such, this college health studies certificate program will focus on enhancing the communication skills necessary for developing professional relationships within the workplace. As you refine your English language skills, you will also learn key health concepts and the health terminology used within Canadian health care settings.

The program will enable you to continue into the professional health program of your choice within the School of Community and Health Studies (if you meet all the requirements for admission into that program).

Program Highlights

• The Health Studies and Communications Skills program will emphasize developing the reading, writing, listening and speaking skills needed to work in a health care setting.
• Small class sizes will allow for greater interaction with faculty members, who come from English and health care backgrounds.
• Faculty members are experienced, caring and supportive. As such, adult and/or ESL learner needs will be acknowledged and supported.

Career Outlook

• Nurse (with further education)
• Pharmacy technician (with further education)
• Practical nurse (for internationally educated nurses with further education)

Further Education

Once you successfully complete the Health Studies and Communications Skills program, with the required program pre-requisites, you may be uniquely qualified to continue into Centennial College's School of Community and Health Studies program if admission requirements are met to do so:

• Practical Nursing
• Pharmacy Technician
• Practical Nursing – Internationally Educated Nurses