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English Learner Pathway to Nurse Assistant

  • March 10, 2025
  • by MJC Public Relations
A nurse assistant student checks the pulse of a patient

Are you an English learner student who wants to become a nurse assistant?

About

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. The program consists of English language courses specific to the nurse assistant profession and provides an opportunity to enter the nurse assistant program. 

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 and ELW 935 courses (Spring 2026).
  • Note: an ITIN/Social Security number and fingerprinting are required by State certification/licensure agencies.

Program Timeline and Information 

Spring 2025

Step #1

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 (both 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)
    • January 12-May 2nd
    • In-Person: Mondays and Wednesdays 9:35 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
    • All assignments submitted in Canvas
  • Attend Required Nurse 52 Orientation: April Date TBD
  • Complete Health Clearance Process

Summer 2026 - 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


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