Return-Path: <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id j6CLOsG03083; Tue, 12 Jul 2005 17:24:54 -0400 (EDT) Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2005 17:24:54 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <BEF9AC82.6DDB%varshna@grandecom.net> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: Varshna Narumanchi-Jackson <varshna@grandecom.net> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-ESL:10976] RE: benchmarking programs for health care X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-transfer-encoding: 7bit Content-type: text/plain; Status: O Content-Length: 2383 Lines: 72 The examples I've seen recently target LEP adults already working in a healthcare setting but not involved in patient care in order to move them into entry-level direct care positions. I believe this would be considered incumbent worker training. The Literacy Coalition of Central Texas (www.willread.org) and Austin Community College Adult Education have independently created curricula for ESL in the healthcare context or are in the process of doing so by working directly with employers in the community. For details, I encourage you to contact these groups directly. on 7/11/05 1:41 PM, Barbara Tondre at btondre@earthlink.net wrote: > Ann, I am interested in the responses you receive. Here in Texas, we are > currently responding to state legislation and strategic planning requiring > us to identify VESL curricula that are responsive to targeted industry > sectors here in Texas. One of these sectors is health care. Your questions > are excellent. I hope you will share the info you gather. Barbara Tondre, > Austin, TX > > -----Original Message----- > From: nifl-esl@nifl.gov [mailto:nifl-esl@nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Ann > Gillespie > Sent: Monday, July 11, 2005 12:19 PM > To: Multiple recipients of list > Subject: [NIFL-ESL:10972] benchmarking programs for health care workers > > Hello to all -- I'm updating my research on programs for ELLs in the health > care industry and have a few questions for the group. > > 1) Who offers English for health care employees? > > 2) Who do these programs target -- job seekers, newly-hired employees, or > seasoned employees? What criteria is used to identify good candidates? > > 3) Are programs generally job-specific or general? > > 4) What is the typical program length? Are any self-paced? > > 5) What is the outcome of the program-- certificate, job placement in > target areas, other? > > 6) Are there any great success stories you have heard of regarding training > ELL health-care workers? > > 7) Have you noticed any specific needs that are not being met by current > programs? > > 8) What curricula is used? Any inclusion of computer-based training? > > Thanks for assistance. You can reply directly to me at > agillespie@prolinguanashville.com or to the group. > > Ann > > Ann Gillespie > Senior Partner > ProLingua > 615.467.3026 phone > 615.627.2912 fax > > > > > > > >
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