MPD 123 Medical Spanish Communicative
This 5-week online asynchronous course is designed to meet the linguistic needs of health care providers in the context of a medical setting. This is the third course of a four-course certificate of Spanish for Health Professionals for those who have basic experience with Spanish language and Hispanic culture. Participants will gain a vast knowledge of medical Spanish terms, cultural aspects of medicine, and a confidence in using Spanish both spoken and written with patients and families. Participants learn to communicate in Spanish effectively through active listening, nonverbal and presentation skills through web-based lectures, role play exercises, interactive video, audio assignments and voice recordings. Emphasis is placed on understanding the various language barriers that may occur with Hispanic patients and their effect on health care. This weekly online course allows participants to proceed through the material at their own pace within defined time limits. 3.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be awarded upon successful completion of this course.