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This specialization prepares international physicians to navigate real clinical interactions with Spanish‑speaking patients confidently and professionally. Through scenario‑based modules centered on patient interviews, symptom exploration, emergency responses, and collaborative decision‑making, learners acquire the Medical Spanish and cultural insight essential for accurate diagnosis and rapport-building. Designed to support foreign doctors transitioning into Spanish‑speaking healthcare systems, the program offers practical, immersive training that strengthens clinical communication from the very first encounter.
Syllabus
- Course 1: Topics of Medical Spanish II: Connecting with your Patients
- Course 2: Topics of Medical Spanish III: Dentistry and Oral Health
- Course 3: Medical Spanish Foundations
Courses
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Foundations of Medical Spanish is your first step toward confidently communicating with Hispanic patients in real healthcare settings. This course blends essential medical language with cultural insights from Latin America, helping you not only learn Spanish but also connect meaningfully with your patients. You’ll explore practical vocabulary for patient interviews and discover how people describe pain and discomfort in everyday language. Our goal is to give you the tools to strengthen, energize, and optimize your professional practice through effective communication. Whether you’re a healthcare student, a practicing professional, or simply curious about medical Spanish, this course is designed to make learning accessible and relevant. By the end, you’ll feel more prepared to provide compassionate, culturally aware care.
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Este curso te introduce al vocabulario clave, gramática avanzada y habilidades comunicativas necesarias para diagnósticos dentales y tratamientos orales. Practica con situaciones reales y mejora tu capacidad de interacción en contextos médicos. This course offers an introduction to essential vocabulary, advanced grammar, and communication skills for dental diagnoses and oral treatments. Engage in real-world scenarios to strengthen your ability to interact confidently in medical settings.
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Connecting with Your Patients is an introductory Spanish course designed to equip you with essential language skills efficiently. The curriculum spans six modules, each packed with relevant vocabulary, critical verb tenses, and their practical applications, ensuring you build a strong foundation in Spanish. The course features engaging multimedia elements like videos, audio clips, and micro-lessons to boost your listening and reading comprehension while refining your pronunciation and writing skills. Lessons are thoughtfully crafted to support gradual learning, with exercises that track your progress and reinforce the material. Each module includes interactive activities to practice the content, helping you solidify your communicative abilities in Spanish.
Taught by
Rocío Ríos Rojas