Occupation-Specific English Language Learning (OSELL) Pathways

Launch your career in healthcare administration.

Are you a new Canadian interested in working in healthcare administration, but need to improve your English first? Elevate your skills with industry-specific English Language Learning (ELL) courses.

Langara’s FREE Occupation-Specific English Language Learning (OSELL) Pathways courses help you build the language skills you need to prepare for one of two short certificate professional healthcare programs*:

Once you complete your English training, you’ll be qualified to enroll in the part-time MOA or DR programs*.

*tuition for Medical Office Administrator or Dental Reception program is paid by the student

What to expect

You will join a supportive learning environment with instructors who understand the needs of new Canadians.
You'll learn workplace communication, medical terminology, and essential language skills — all tailored to the healthcare office environment. 
Once you complete the English training, you will be prepared to begin the Dental Reception or Medical Office Administrator program at Langara.

Take the next step toward a rewarding career in healthcare administration!

Details

Eligibility:
- Canadian citizens, permanent residents, refugees
- Intermediate level of English
- Those who are committed to studying in Langara’s Dental Reception or Medical Office Administrator program
Location:
- English classes for the Dental Reception pathway will be a mix of in-person and online.
- English classes for the Medical Office Administrator pathway will be online.
Time:
- Each pathway contains 3 courses, from February to August 2026.
- You will take 3 courses for 9 weeks and 2 courses for 8 weeks.
- There will be 9 hours of class time and 9 hours of independent coursework.

Sample Schedule

Course Delivery	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Synchronous Classes*		6:30-9:20 pm	6:30-9:20 pm		6:30-9:20 pm
Asynchronous class work: 9 hours to be completed throughout the week.

*ELL for Dental Reception course will be in-person and online
**ELL for Medical Office Administrator will be online

Courses

Designed to empower you on your education and career path, this FREE program is made up of three intensive ELL courses, which prepare you to build the English skills you need to succeed in a healthcare office environment.

These courses are still being developed. Watch this page for updates!