SPA 208: SPANISH FOR THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Program
Level
Undergraduate
Instructor
Loustaunau, Staff
Credits 3
This course provides students with intermediate Spanish language skills, intercultural communication tools, and medical, clinical, and health care terminology essential for engaging effectively with Spanish-speaking patients and health professionals. The material covered in this course will be particularly useful for college students planning careers as physicians, nurses, EMTs, physical therapists, physician assistants, medical attendants, and lab technicians. The course will cover vocabulary, grammar, and oral and written skills necessary for health professionals and will enhance their ability to engage with diverse cultural perspectives on health, well-being, and the body. This course is taught in Spanish.
Prerequisites
Placement in SPA 201 or 202, or completion of SPA 102 or SPA 201. Other placement levels with permission of instructor.
Semester Offered
Fall