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Prairie State College Offers Tuition-Free Healthcare Program to ESL Students


ESL, English as a second language, Prairie State College, PSC
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Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Prairie State College (PSC) Bridge to Healthcare Careers program prepares high-intermediate to advanced English as a Second Language (ESL) students to begin a successful career in the healthcare industry.

The course is tuition free and open to non-native English speakers only. Registration is on Wednesday Aug. 2 at 9:30 a.m. Students also can register on Thursday, Aug. 3, at 6 p.m.; Wednesday, Aug. 16, at 9:30 a.m.; and Thursday, Aug. 17 at 6 p.m. Registration for new students will take approximately three hours.  To register, students will need a photo ID card indicating an address in the PSC district. All participants are required to arrive on time. Children are not permitted during registration. Students interested in taking the Bridge to Healthcare Careers course must earn a passing score on the placement test in order to enroll. Classes take place Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. The 12-week semester begins on Monday, Sept. 11.

Students in the Bridge to Healthcare course will get the opportunity to develop their English language skills, and improve on reading, writing and math. The class assists students in choosing a career in healthcare such as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Pharmacy Technician, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Phlebotomy Technician and Medical Billing and Coding Professional. The class also helps prepare participants for college-level courses and test taking, and gives them tools needed to effectively conduct a job search.

“This class makes a difference for so many students who want to start a meaningful career in the healthcare field,” said Jennifer Eick-Magan, associate professor, coordinator of ESL at PSC.

For more information about the ESL Bridge to Healthcare Careers course, call (708) 709-3722 or email [email protected]. To learn more about classes offered through the Adult Education Department at PSC, visit prairiestate.edu/adulted.

Source: Prairie State College


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