SPAN 108 - Spanish for Health Care Providers

5 CR

Provides students with specialized medical vocabulary needed to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking patients in a variety of health care situations. Culture is an important component of the course. This is not a certified interpreting course.

Recommended: Prior exposure to Spanish.
Course Outcomes

Take a basic medical history in Spanish.
Explain medical treatment to the patient in simple terms
Establish communication with family members
Communicate clearly and effectively in Spanish using simple and practical vocabulary as well as meaningful medical terminology
Demonstrate understanding and appreciation of cultural differences in the health perceptions of Spanish-speaking patients.

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