CELBAN Reading Course (Online)
Master your CELBAN reading skills through CELBANPrep University's app-based 'CELBANPrep Silver' course bundle, designed to help you excel in the Canadian healthcare system.
Reading Essentials
Self-Directed On-Demand Lessons & Activities
An online training course designed for Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) and Health Professionals (IEHPS) who are enhancing their reading and language skills for the CELBAN exam. This bundle aims to equip participants with targeted feedback, practical tools, and engaging resources necessary for effective self-directed exam preparation.
Program at a Glance
Start Date
Available immediately upon approval.
Time
10 weeks | 3 months access
Who This Course Is For
Internationally Educated Health Professionals (IEHPs)
Format
Daily Quizzes
Self Directed
On-Demand
Interactive Activities
Practical Application
Course Overview
Reading Essentials, through the CELBANPrep Silver Bundle, offers a next-generation approach to training, bringing targeted feedback and self-directed learning to life in exam preparation for IEHPs. This course equips you with the skills and resources to thrive within the CELBAN exam context from day one.
Led by experienced educators, you’ll be introduced to core strategies for improving language proficiency while working through a diverse range of modules, video lessons, and interactive activities. You’ll learn how to seamlessly integrate these skills into your reading activities at home, at work, at school, and in the community.
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What You’ll Learn
Designed with flexibility in mind, this course allows you to start at any time (once eligibility is confirmed) and progress at your own pace. You can focus on particular areas or revisit key materials as needed, with additional resources available for deeper exploration of topics that interest you most.
Your learning experience will guide you through essential speaking concepts, including clarity of expression, building confidence, and effective communication strategies. You’ll also explore the importance of verbal communication in ensuring patient safety and fostering professional relationships.
How It Works
Start your Speaking Essentials course as soon as you meet the eligibility requirements (approval typically takes up to two working days).
The course is structured over 12 weeks, giving you time to absorb each concept and develop a deep understanding of its significance.
Each learner’s experience is unique; the course is “self-directed” to accommodate individual practitioners. You’ll have extended access to the course for 12 months.
Learning Objectives
Enhance your ability to express yourself clearly and accurately in English.
Build confidence in your speaking abilities to improve engagement with patients and colleagues.
Strengthen professional relationships through effective communication.
Expand job opportunities and career advancement prospects.
Ensure patient safety through accurate and complete verbal communication.
Improve fluency and clarity in spoken English.
Develop techniques to manage speaking anxiety.
Learn strategies for effective listening and responding.
Foster collaborative communication within healthcare teams.
Understand cultural nuances in communication.
Practice real-life scenarios for effective patient interactions.
Gain feedback to refine speaking skills.
Course Goals
Equip Internationally Educated Health Professionals (IEHPs) with the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to enhance their Reading skills for the CELBAN exam and in healthcare settings.
Prepare participants to function as confident and capable members of Canada's healthcare workforce.
Educate participants through targeted improvement strategies for both reading and exam preparation, using appropriate feedback integration and self-directed study techniques.
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Flexible learning
Learn at your own pace and start your course content anytime.
Elegantly Crafted Lessons
Complex ideas are simplified with clear, step-by-step guidance.
Unmatched Expertise
Gain insights from globally recognized expert Kim Kara M.Ed.
Skills brought to Life
Learn as you bring skills to life applying them at work, and in the community.
A library packed with resources
Includes downloadable PDFs, worksheets, and demonstrations.
Frequently asked questions
Are you wondering about CELBAN Reading?
Test your readiness for CELBAN Reading with interactive self-evaluation quizzes designed to identify areas for improvement.
Q. Why Should I Take the Reading Essentials course? What Will This Training Prepare Me to Do?
The Reading Essentials (within the CELBANPrep Silver Bundle) is designed to provide an exceptional learning experience for Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) and Internationally Educated Health Professionals (IEHPs) preparing for their career in an English-speaking country.
This program aims to deliver comprehensive training in reading, writing, speaking, and listening through an engaging online format, with a focus on reading essentials for healthcare professionals.
Q. How Is the Program Presented?
All learning pathways include:
Video Lessons from experienced educators in language proficiency and exam preparation
Detailed Demonstration Videos showcasing effective communication practices with expert analysis
Interactive Exercises to practice and refine new skills
Homework and Reading Assignments to reinforce learning and application
Animations to illustrate and reinforce key concepts
Resource Library filled with additional readings, research, and bonus material
Throughout this online learning experience, you’ll enhance your reading comprehension and related skills by learning from expert instruction, observing practical demonstrations, and engaging with targeted case studies and interactive exercises. You’ll learn to improve language accuracy, integrate feedback effectively, and develop confidence in professional communication, equipping you to excel in your career in Canada.
Q. Who Is This Program Intended For?
The Reading Essentials within the CELBANPrep Silver Bundle is designed for:
Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) who have previously taken the CELBAN and received feedback on their writing and speaking sections
Internationally Educated Health Professionals (IEHPs), particularly those who may also be preparing for other language exams, such as the IELTS
This program is ideal for intermediate learners ready to take control of their study process.
Not suitable for: General audiences without professional healthcare training or individuals not preparing for professional language assessments.
Q: What Options are Available?
A: You can choose between two options:
the self-directed on-demand video course or
the book, which is available internationally on Amazon.
Alternatively, you can choose both options to maximize your results.
Get Your Copy!
Paperback copies are available on these Amazon sites:
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Q. What are the Next Steps after registering?
After registration,
Check your email (including spam) for important information.
Then, schedule your onboarding student advisory session to create your student profile.
Please allow 5-7 days for this process.
Note: a no-show fee will apply for missed sessions.
Q. Are there any FREE Resources?
Ever wonder what you need to do to sound and write more like a native English speaker?
Medical Collocations was created to assist
Internationally Educated Health Professionals
increase their medical vocabulary
You can access free ebooks on Amazon, available for free with Kindle Unlimited, which also has a free trial.
FREE Collocation Sampler
What is a medical collocation?
Medical collocations are specific combinations of words that are commonly used together within the field of medicine. For example:
diagnose a disease
prescribe medication
perform surgery
treat a patient
monitor vital signs
These word combinations are used frequently in the field of medicine, and they often have specific meanings that are different from the individual meanings of the words themselves. Learning these medical collocations is important for Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals like you to be able to effectively communicate with your patients, colleagues, and supervisors in the language of your new English-speaking country. By using these collocations, you can demonstrate your language proficiency, knowledge of the medical field, and ability to communicate effectively.
What is a Sampler?
A 'sampler' is a preview or a sample of a larger work. In this case, our Medical Collocation Dictionary sampler provides you with the initial pages and activities from our full textbook dictionaries. It's a more affordable way to explore the valuable content before investing in the complete dictionary.
Unlock the Power of Precise Communication - Your success in healthcare starts now!
E-books are available on these Amazon sites:
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