The Health Care Assistant - ESL (HCA-ESL) Certificate is designed to provide English as a Second Language students with opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to function effectively as front-line care-givers, and respected members of the healthcare team, in community and facility settings. Under the direction and supervision of a health professional, you'll provide person-centered care aimed at promoting and maintaining the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being of clients/residents. You will study the HCA program content with instructors from the School of Health and Human Services, study English language skills with an ESL instructor and have class, lab and clinical placement experience throughout the program.