Spanish for Medical Personnel

Our Spanish for Medical Personnel course equips doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals with essential Spanish language skills and cultural competencies needed to provide high-quality care.

Course Benefits

  • No prior Spanish required: Beginner-friendly curriculum tailored for medical settings.
  • Practical communication skills: Learn to conduct basic medical conversations, including patient intake, symptom discussion and care instructions.
  • Cultural competency: Gain insights into Hispanic/Latino/a/x healthcare practices to build trust and rapport with patients.
  • Professional credential: Upon completion, take the nationally recognized STAMP 4S language skills exam, which allows you to list a formal Spanish proficiency designation on your resumé.

 

Benefits for Healthcare Organizations

  • Improve patient satisfaction: Enhance communication with Spanish-speaking patients, leading to better health outcomes and patient experiences.
  • Staff development: Invest in your team’s professional growth and cultural competency.
  • Flexible scheduling: Courses are offered multiple times a year to accommodate varying schedules.

 

Course Structure

  • Lectures
  • In-class activities
  • Homework assignments to support learning
  • Simulated practice sessions using theories and skills learned in class
  • Exploration of Hispanic and Latino/a/x healthcare
A woman in scrubs and a mask pulls on gloves in a hospital room.

Schedule

Our next session will be this Spring. Stay tuned for dates!


Registration

Registration is not currently open for the Spring cohort. 

Cost

  • $975
  • Includes all course materials
  • May be paid in three payments of $325 each.

Refund Policy

  • Students who withdraw before the first day of class or within the first two class hours: Full refund.
  • Students who withdraw after the first two class hours: No refund.

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