Medical Spanish 0144

Course Description
Designed to help health care professionals communicate with patients who speak Spanish. Following the course, the student will be able to:

  • Use basic medical vocabulary in Spanish.
  • Ask questions and provide answers in common medical situations in Spanish.
  • Conduct patient interviews, medical histories, and physical exams in Spanish.
  • Understand cultural factors impacting health and health care for Chicano/Latino patients.

Course Expectations
In class: Active participation
Individual work: Variety of assignments and group discussion on WebCT

Instructor
María Emilce López has an M.A. in both ESL and Hispanic Linguistics and teaches in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies. A native of Jujuy, Argentina, she studied and worked as a teacher there. María Emilce develops materials for teaching Spanish for specific purposes as well as creating technology-enhanced learning experiences.

Course Materials
• Medical Spanish: Interviewing the Latino Patient – A Cross-Cultural Perspective by Teresa Gonzalez-Lee, Harold J. Simon
• CD-ROMs containing dialogues between Chicano/Latino patients and health care providers, and interviews with professional health care providers to the Minnesota Chicano/Latino population. Available for purchase at the U of M Bookstore – East Bank in Coffman Union; 612-625-6000. 
• Technologically enhanced with WebCT

Course Availability
 This course is typically offered in the fall and summer terms. Visit OneStop for course schedule.

Prerequisite
One year of college Spanish, or equivalent

Cost
The course cost for 2007-2008 is $612.00, plus approximately $175.00 in associated University fees. Students in a degree program at the U of M will pay tuition/fees according to the college to which they are admitted. NOTE: You will be billed; do not send payment with registration.

NOTE to University of Minnestoa students: Students registered in a professional school program pay a different rate for this course. See Onestop for tuition details.

 Credit
This is a zero-credit course with a grade basis of S/N. Academic credit will not be granted. A credit version of this course is available through the Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies.

Professional development
It is possible to request and receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for this course. Speak to the instructor the first night of class about your intentions for continuing professional development.

This course is designed to meet the Minnesota Board of Nursing continuing education requirements. However, the nurse is responsible for determining whether this activity meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Other health care professionals should contact their appropriate boards.

Please note: CEUs are filed with the College of Continuing Education.  Determination of credits/units pending.