SPA 337 - Advanced Spanish for Healthcare Professions

Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (odd years)
This course is for students in medical fields who will often come into contact with Spanish speaking persons in medical situations both in their professions and during preparation for these professions. This course is designed to prepare students for such situations focusing on the correct use of medical terminology in Spanish. Students will be able to interview patients and record their medical histories accurately and completely, as well as explain correctly, and in a culturally appropriate way to this type of patient the medical tests and procedures needed. Emphasis will be placed on terms most commonly used in communication between a health care provider and a patient.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): SPA 223, 230, or 233