SPA 202 Spanish for Health Care Professionals
Course designed to improve communication between future healthcare providers and the Spanish-speaking population in medical settings. The course aims to develop students speaking and listening skills at a low intermediate level of language proficiency. Students will learn basic vocabulary for greeting, gathering patients' personal and medical information, taking vital signs, understanding chief complaints, and giving simple instructions. Students will also gain an awareness of the profound impact that language and political barriers play in the health of Spanish-speaking communities in the United States.
Prerequisite
SPA 112 OR demonstration of equivalent proficiency
Offered
As Needed