Medical Spanish I - Novice to Beginner

Catalog description

Credits 0 to 10. 0 to 10 Lecture Hours. Introduction to the basic knowledge of medical Spanish; use of vocabulary and interactive cases to enhance communication skills with Spanish-speaking patients, their families, other health care providers and society; introduction and development of the linguistic and cultural skills necessary to facilitate basic communication and negotiate a number of primary difficulties posed by an English-Spanish language barrier between patients and providers. Must be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisite: Admission to Medical School.