An excellent primer for medical professionals interested in communicating with Spanish speaking patients, families and colleagues.

This course is designed for individuals and organizations who are interested in developing their beginning level competences with using medical terminology in Spanish and to become familiar with cultural aspects pertinent to the healthcare of Latinos/Hispanics in the United States.

Course Name: SPAN 197 - Basic Conversational Medical Spanish
Location: Penn State Hershey, College of Medicine

Learning Outcomes

  • Develop and improve communication skills in Spanish relevant to healthcare.
  • Speak clearly and fluently enough for a Spanish speaking patient to understand.
  • Speak clearly and fluently enough for a Spanish speaking patient to understand.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and sensitivity to perspectives, practices that reflect the Spanish speaking culture

Note: Text and required materials: Fernandez, Irene (2019) Basic Spanish for the Health Professions (2nd Edition) / order on Amazon.com, a companion website with access to audio and video programs and an electronic workbook

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