Spanish for Health Care

The Spanish for Health Care badge/micro-credential is designed to equip current and future professionals in the healthcare industry with the language and intercultural skills necessary to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking patients. Completion of the badge entails a robust exploration of terminology, communication strategies and cultural nuances relevant to providing comprehensive care to Spanish-speaking individuals. This micro-credential aims to prepare students to navigate the confluence between language access, culture, and healthcare outcomes and to communicate with patients with precision, respect and empathy.

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Required Courses

SPAN 313A – Spanish for Healthcare I: Medical Spanish for Front Office Personnel
SPAN 313B – Spanish for Healthcare II: Medical Spanish for Clinical Personnel
SPAN 313C – Spanish for Healthcare III: Medical Spanish Terminology

Learning Outcomes/Competencies

Students who complete the Spanish for Health Care micro-credential will be able to:

• Communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking patients in healthcare settings, demonstrating an understanding of Medical Spanish terminology.
• Analyze and interpret cultural nuances in Medical Spanish communication, as well as historical and current events related to healthcare through multiple perspectives.
• Engage in hands-on activities focusing on Medical Spanish communication, technology, and global communication.
• Develop Medical Spanish communication competence through focusing on awareness in diverse healthcare environments and how to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking patients in globalizing societies and environments.
• Investigate the impact of language barriers in healthcare, as well as strategies for overcoming these barriers.
• Develop a culturally competent and responsive understanding of the conceptualization of health, medicine and illness in the Spanish-speaking world.

Stackable to earn:

• Certificate in Spanish & Latinx Studies
• Certificate in Spanish & Latinx Studies for Health Professions