ESL Healthcare Career Readiness
ESL Healthcare Career Readiness Pathways provide English language learners with guided steps to enter and succeed in the healthcare field. These pathways support students in developing workplace English, understanding U.S. healthcare systems, and gaining the foundational skills needed for entry-level roles such as medical assistants, caregivers, or pharmacy technicians. As learners improve their language and job skills, they can advance toward certifications, further education, and long-term healthcare careers.
We recommend the following course sequence for English Language Learners interested in exploring or entering healthcare careers. This pathway is designed to build English proficiency while introducing students to essential healthcare concepts and career opportunities.
Please note: This sequence is recommended, but students are welcome to adjust the pathway to meet their individual needs. You may substitute courses as appropriate for your goals and schedule.
Upcoming ESL & Allied Health Courses – Fall 2025
English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses
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ESL NC 121
Section 21192
Schedule: Monday – Wednesday, 4:45 PM – 7:05 PM
Dates: September 1 – October 26, 2025 -
ESL NC 122
Section 21196
Schedule: Monday – Wednesday, 4:45 PM – 7:05 PM
Dates: October 27 – December 21, 2025
Allied Health Courses
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VOC ED 393CE – Introduction to Healthcare Careers: Pathways and Fundamentals
Schedule: Thursday & Friday, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Dates: September 1 – October 12, 2025 -
VOC ED 554CE – Community Health Workers I: Introduction and Background
Schedule: Thursday & Friday, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Dates: October 13 – November 30, 2025 -
VOC ED 555CE – Community Health Workers II: Foundations, Ethics, and Best Practices
Schedule: Thursday & Friday, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Dates: December 1 – December 21, 2025
Spring 2026:
ESL NC 123CE & ESL NC 124CE & VOC ED002CE In-Home Supportive Service Provider & VOC ED353CE First Aid and Basic CPR Training
Fall 2026:
ESL NC 124CE & ESL NC 125CE & CNA or EKG Technician or Phlebotomy Technician.
Spring 2027:
ESL NC 126CE & ESL NC 127CE & Pharmacy technician or Medical Assistant or courses required for vocational nursing.
Course Schedule:
Use the course search link and enter the semester (Fall or Spring), campus (Los Angeles Mission College), and Subject (VOC ED or NC ESL). Scroll down to find the schedules for the courses. You must register for all classes at the same time to complete the pathway successfully.
The Adult and Basic Skills Education program at Los Angeles Mission College provides FREE classes to the community to help students improve basic skills and achieve their educational goals.
Additional Information
For more information, please visit the District Academic Senate, Equivalency Committee's website.
State Of California Commission On Teacher Credentialing
1900 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95811-4213
(888) 921-2682
E-mail: @email Website: www.ctc.ca.gov
District Academic Senate – Equivalency Committee
FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT EVALUATION
Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees*, and other relevant documents prior to applying to the Commission for a California credential, permit, or certificate. A detailed, course-by- course, foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet any credential requirement, even if the foreign course work has been accepted by a college or university in the United States. The only exception to this is for those individuals applying for an Emergency 30-Day Substitute Permit, for which a general report is sufficient.
Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by one of the approved organizations listed on this leaflet in order to be accepted by the Commission. These organizations are private enterprises who charge a fee for their services. Individuals seeking a foreign transcript evaluation must follow the procedures outlined by the organization providing the evaluation. In all instances, original, official documentation will be required when requesting the evaluation.
*The bachelor’s degree requirement for California certification refers to the equivalent of a four-year (or more) college-level program. Individuals who obtained a credential or teaching certificate in a jurisdiction outside of the United States should also submit a photocopy of that document to the evaluating agency
AGENCIES APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION FOR FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT EVALUATION
Academic & Professional International Evaluations, Inc.
P.O. Box 5787
Los Alamitos, CA 90721-5787
(562) 594-6498
Website: http://www.apie.org
Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute
P.O. Box 6908
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 275-3530
(800) 234-1597
Fax: (310) 275-3528
Website: http://www.acei1.com
Academic & Credential Records, Evaluation & Verification Services (ACREVS)
1776 Clear Lake Avenue Milpitas, California 95035-7014
(866) 583-4834 Toll Free
(408) 719-0015
E-mail: @email Website: http://www.acrevs.com
American Education Research Corporation
P.O. Box 996
West Covina, CA 91793-0996 (626) 339-4404
Fax: (626) 339-9081
Website: http://www.aerc-eval.com
Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
P.O. Box 514070
Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470
(414) 289-3400
Fax: (414) 289-3411
E-mail: @email Website: http://www.ece.org
Educational Records Evaluation Service
601 University Avenue, Suite 127
Sacramento, CA 95825
(866) 411-3737
(916) 921-0790
Fax: (916) 921-0793
E-mail: @email Website: http://www.eres.com
Institute for International Credentials Evaluations at California State University, Fresno
5150 North Maple Avenue, M/S JA56 At California State University, Fresno Fresno, CA 93740-8026
(559) 278-7622
Fax: (559) 278-7879
Email: @email
Website: http://www.csufresno.edu/issp/home/index.shtml
International Education Research Foundation, Inc. Credentials Evaluation Service
P.O. Box 3665
Culver City, CA 90231-3665
(310) 258-9451
Fax: (310) 342-7086
E-mail: @email Website: http://www.ierf.org
Request a Detailed Report. On an IERF’s application, Section 2, please check the following:
1. Professional Licensing/Certification. Field: Teaching
State: CA
World Education Services (WES)
P.O. Box 5087
Bowling Green Station
New York, NY 10274-5087
Telephone: (212) 966-6311
Fax: (212) 739-6239
E-mail: @email Website: http://www.wes.org
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WES - San Francisco Regional Office
Telephone: (415) 677-9378
Fax: (415) 677-9333
E-mail: @email
Registration Process:
(Use this registration processing link and follow steps 1 (noncredit), 2, and 6 to register for the two courses.)
Follow the steps below to register for the courses:
Step #1: Apply
Apply and be admitted to Los Angeles Mission College. Upon admission to the college, you will be assigned a Student ID number and a student email account. You will need these to register for the courses.
Use this link to apply (Non-Credit Application)
Step #2: Register
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Click on "Manage Classes"
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Click on "Class Search and Enroll" and Select Term
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Search for a Class and Click on “>” then select a class and click “>”
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On the top right-hand corner, click on “Next”
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Click “Accept” then on the next page, select Enroll and Submit
If you see a Green Check Mark, you have successfully enrolled.