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 will learn about the foundation of workplace communication, medical or dental terminology, and essential language skills — all tailored to the healthcare office environment.
- Once you complete the English training, you will be better prepared to begin the Dental Reception or Medical Office Administrator program at Langara.
- Note, students currently enrolled in the Dental Reception or Medical Office Administrator are eligible to enroll in these courses.
Take the next step toward a rewarding career in healthcare administration!
Details
- Eligibility:
- Canadian citizens, permanent residents, refugees
- Intermediate level of English (applicants will be given a language assessment before the start of classes to confirm level)
- Those who are committed to studying in Langara’s Dental Reception or Medical Office Administrator program
- Location:
- English classes for the Dental Reception and Medical Office Administrator pathway will be online.
- Time:
- Each pathway contains 3 courses, from February to August 2026.
- You will take 1 course for 9 weeks and 2 courses for 8 weeks.
- There will be 18 hours of independent coursework each week, including one scheduled drop-in time each week to connect with your instructor and classmates
Sample Schedule
| Course Delivery | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One scheduled drop-in session each week | MOA ELL* 6:30 – 8:00pm | DR ELL 6:30 – 8:00pm | MOA ELL* 6:30 – 8:00pm | ||||
Asynchronous class work: 18 hours to be completed throughout the week. | |||||||
*MOA ELL students will attend one ELL drop-in session per week based on availability with their MOA class. | |||||||
ELL for Dental Reception and 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!
Upcoming Info Sessions
Register for an info session
| Program | Date | Time | Format | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Reception | Nov 5 | 4-5pm | Online | Register |
