Spanish for Health Care Professionals II

3 units

A continuation of Beginning Spanish for Health Care Professionals I, this class expands grammar and vocabulary knowledge while providing continuing practice in communication in medical settings. Designed for practicing or future medical professionals, including physicians, nurses, ER personnel, physical therapists, etc., who need to treat Spanish-speaking patients and wish to learn basic Spanish to do interviews, clinic history assessments, examinations, diagnosis, prescription, and basic health education. This course also covers the key cultural differences in treating an American Patient vs. a Latino Patient. Exams will emphasize vocabulary acquisition and oral ability in simulated physician -patient contacts. This course may not count toward the minor or major in Spanish offered through the Dept. of Romance Languages and Literatures in the day school.