The number of Spanish-speaking patients entering the healthcare system continues to grow every year. This fact points to how important it is for healthcare providers to know medical Spanish, not only because it expands their career opportunities but also because it allows them to communicate and empathize directly with their patients. This course is organized in terms of specific medical themes, which include building of the patient-practitioner relationship, documenting medical history, injuries, mental health, and diet and nutrition. This course is intended for students who plan to work in the healthcare field and need to develop an awareness of the Hispanic culture. This course will introduce the student to a wide array of vocabulary particular to the medical field, as well as help the student develop a cultural understanding of medicine and illness in the Spanish-speaking world to prepare for potential work with Spanish-speaking patients in future careers in medicine, physical training, speech pathology, nursing, social work, translation/interpretation, or mental health settings. Fulfills requirement: Language and Culture. Prerequisite: SPA 202 or placement test. 3 credits. |