Medical Terminology for English Language Learners

ESL students interested in healthcare professions need to develop both receptive and expressive language skills using medical terminology to enter the field. Students completing this pattern of study will have a beginning level of fluency with medical terminology.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

• Communicate using appropriate basic medical terminology in written and oral English.

Program Requirements

Required Courses

Required Courses: 72 Hours

Course	Title	Hours
ESL-820	Medical Terminology I for English Language Learners	36
ESL-821	Medical Terminology II for English Language Learners	36

Total: 72 Hours

This program is offered through Riverside City College's Extended Learning Program. RCC Extended Learning (noncredit) provides tuition-free courses and certificates designed to help you gain in-demand skills, improve English proficiency, explore new fields, or advance your career — and we're here to support you every step of the way.