This course is delivered in a classroom-based format that is enhanced with online homework as well as a blended format that integrates classroom and online elements.

This practical and innovative course will help you

• understand health care workplaces in Ontario such as hospitals, clinics and nursing homes.
• interact clearly and effectively with colleagues, clients and supervisors.
• network and connect with local employers, industry associations and employment resources.
• learn how to use your workplace communication training in health care settings such as
  • clinics.
  • hospitals.
  • nursing homes.
  • community agencies.
  • medical offices.
  • residences.

Small-group exercises based on everyday communication tasks in health care will help you

• practise common on-the-job communication to improve your workplace language skills.
• develop strong interviewing, networking and career-building communication skills.

Workplace Communication Skills for Health Care is for you if

• you have training or experience in one of the following:
  • dental hygiene.
  • medical laboratory technology.
  • medical radiation technology.
  • nursing.
  • personal support work.
  • sleep technology.
• you have a valid language proficiency of at least level 5 in Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB), or Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) for courses taught in French.
• you are a permanent resident, convention refugee/protected person, or until March 31, 2024, a Ukrainian temporary resident or their dependent in Canada.
• you live in Ontario.

OSLT is delivered in classroom-based and exclusively online formats. See all Health Care courses and modules.

Workplace Communication Skills for Health Care is offered at the following colleges in 2023-2024: