Are you an English learner student who wants to become a nurse assistant?
The MJC CAEP-funded English Learner Pathway to Nurse Assistant provides English learners
with English language support to help them succeed in the MJC Nurse Assistant program
and the clinical workplace.
ELL Nurse Assistant Lunch
If you are an English learner that wants to enter the medical field, this informational
lunch on March 18th is the perfect opportunity to learn about MJC's nurse assisting
program. You'll be able to learn about the pathway details for English learners entering
the program from currently enrolled students and instructors. Interested students
will also get a tour of the labs and facilities students use every day.
The nurse assisting pathway offers free textbooks and class registration fees to students
enrolled in the program. Students will also have their fees for fees for Spring 2026
English for Nurse Assistant courses (ELIC 930 and ELW 935) covered by the program.
Students will also be able to take English for Nurse Assisting courses to prepare
for workplace communication and the nurse assisting program while enrolled.
About
The program consists of English language courses specific to the nurse assistant profession
and provides an opportunity to enter the nurse assistant program. Watch the video
below to learn more!
Program Requirements and Screening Process Reminders
- Have computer and internet access.
- Be an English learner at an intermediate level or above (ELW 906 or higher).
- Complete a language proficiency assessment in person at the English Language Learner
Welcome Center, MJC West Campus, John Muir 152. See contact information below.
- Complete the brief application below.
- Commit to attending ELIC 930 (two sections) and ELW 935 courses (Fall 2026).
- Note: an ITIN/Social Security number and fingerprinting are required by State certification/licensure
agencies.
Program Timeline and Information
Spring/Summer/Fall 2026
Step #1
Come to an information meeting on Wednesday, March 18th! See details and RSVP HERE.
Complete a language proficiency assessment in the English Language Learner Welcome
Center on MJC's West Campus at 2201 Blue Gum Avenue, Modesto in John Muir 152. Call
(209) 575-7847 or (209) 575-6312 for an appointment or e-mail mokhatasb@yosemite.edu.
Step #2
Complete the Brief Program Interest Form/Application HERE
Step #3
Register for:
- Take ELIC 930 (two sections) : Academic English Language Skills Course for Nurse Assistant
(4 hours in class with 8 hours of outside homework each week) and and ELW 935: English
for Specific Workplace Communication (2 hours in class with 4 hours of homework each
week)
- August 24th-December 12th, 2026
- In-Person: Mondays and Wednesdays 9:35 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
- All assignments submitted in Canvas
- Attend Required Nurse 52 Orientation: Date TBD
- Complete Health Clearance Process
Spring 2027 - Nurse Assistant Classes
- Complete Nurse 52 (63 contact instruction hours with hours outside of class in homework
each week and 104 hours of clinical practicum)
- Instruction is face-to-face/in-person with online assignments and components.
Program Information Contacts
For application assistance and language proficiency assessment
English Language Learner Welcome Center
John Muir 152, MJC West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Avenue
Bernadet Mokhatas
mokhatasb@yosemite.edu
209-575-6312
Mary Calderon
calderonm@yosemite.edu
209-575-7847
Ruth Luman
lumanr@yosemite.edu
209-575-6477
For Nursing Assistant Program Questions
School of Health Professions
MJC West Campus
Karla Lopez
lopezk@yosemite.edu
(209) 575-6914
