Course Overview
This course has been specially designed for nurses, faculty and staff who want to learn basic phrases, grammar, and vocabulary in Spanish related to health care. The areas of focus for the course are the following: (1) beginning conversational Spanish focusing on health, (2) pronunciation and basic grammar, (3) basic vocabulary related to healthcare, and (4) culturally competent care for Hispanic patients. The teaching methods used in the course are based on the communicative approach to language learning, therefore students will be expected to speak in Spanish during each class meeting. Class time will consist of one-on-one conversations, role plays, and dialogues related to the clinical setting, as well as some grammar and pronunciation exercises. Some topics to be covered include the following: assessing medical history and health risks, physical examinations and parts of the body, illnesses and diseases, equipment and locations within the hospital, etc. Also, students will be expected to practice on a weekly basis with a classmate outside of class; this practice is essential for strengthening speaking and listening skills as the course progresses. This course is designed for students with little or no knowledge of Spanish, however anyone is welcome to participate. Important: Knowledge gained in this course is not meant to replace services provided by medical interpreters at MUSC. Course Objectives Upon completion of this course and related activities, the student will be able to Identify the linguistic factors necessary for the development of a rapport with Hispanic patients by participating in basic conversations when there is no medical interpreter present, recognizing that this course will not substitute for a Spanish speaking interpreter. Demonstrate sufficient speaking abilities necessary to gather basic information from patients by using “yes-no” questions and basic phrases in the present and past tenses. Identify cultural and social factors that influence interactions with health care providers and Hispanic patients. Work with persons with limited English proficiency (LEP) effectively in clinical situations with a medical interpreter Use the process of second language learning to demonstrate more culturally effective communication behaviors for use in situations with limited English proficiency patients
Method of Learning Weekly classroom sessions, 2-hour duration
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Time and Location to be announced Evaluation and Successful Completion of Course 50% → Weekly in-class speaking activities based on the previous week’s assignment. Faculty will provide assessment and feedback for continuing learning. 50% → Vocabulary and grammar written exercises, quizzes, and tests weekly Faculty Anne M Lawn, MA Academic/ Clinical Education Appointments: Continuing Education Credit 28 nursing contact hours will be offered. Accreditation The Medical University of South Carolina is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Cost Course Fee with Nursing Contact Hours: $300.00
Course Fee without Nursing Contact Hours: $270.00
Textbook: $50.00 Required Text (available at MUSC Bookstore) Kearon, Thomas P., & DiLorenzo-Kearon, Maria Antonia. (2000). Medical Spanish: A Conversational Approach (2nd Ed.). Boston: Thomson Heinle. Contact
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