Medical Spanish Classes
Read through the Medical Spanish Class descriptions below and find the right class for you!
 |
 |
Beginning I Medical Spanish Classes
Start using your new Spanish vocabulary after your first night of classes! This Beginning I Medical Spanish Class helps you become comfortable with medical Spanish phrases and medical Spanish vocabulary. You will learn greetings and goodbyes, patient introductions, basic interview skills, common cold and flu symptoms, body parts, pain and injuries, vital signs, basic medical vocabulary, numbers, telling time and units of measure. A great place to start learning!
This Medical Spanish class is great for students who…
- Have little or no experience with Spanish–OR
- Aren’t currently using their Spanish because they have never been comfortable enough to try and use the Spanish language they know.
- Know a little general Spanish, but would like to start learning Medical Spanish vocabulary and phrases.
Beginning II Medical Spanish Classes
Take your Spanish to the next level! The Beginning II course is a continuation of Beginning I or a great place to start if you already have some experience with Spanish. We will bring you to a point of further knowledge and comfort with the Spanish language in the medical context. You will begin with a review of Beginning I material such as common cold and flu symptoms and how to talk about pain and body parts using present tense verbs. Then you will learn how to take a family medical history, give pharmacy and dosing instructions for common medications as well as explaining their possible side effects, and learn how to recommend lifestyle changes regarding diet and nutrition, including special diets for patients. You will review regular and irregular present tense verb conjugations, learn preterit tense verbs, and speaking about the future.
Great for students who…
- Maybe have some high school experience with Spanish –OR-
- Can get through a basic interaction with patients,but really need to focus on some grammar and specific medical vocabulary to help be more efficient.
- Know the present tense and are able to use it, but get lost when it comes to past tense.
- Completed Beginning I
Intermediate I Medical Spanish Classes
Increase your Medical Spanish proficiency! The Intermediate I course is appropriate for students with some significant Spanish experience. We assume you are comfortable with present tense verbs, and have studied the past tense before. For the first few weeks we will review basic body parts and internal organs, symptoms and pain, the pharmacy (giving patient instructions and side effects), and diet and nutrition (recommending certain diets). You will then learn how to conduct a physical exam in Spanish, how to explain tests and procedures to patients, and how to take a detailed medical history. Grammar topics will include strengthening how you communicate in the past tense with patients, learning how to give commands, and learning how to use direct and indirect object pronouns.
Great for students who…
- Are very comfortable with the present tense, are pretty comfortable with the past tense. Maybe had a few years in high school.
- Currently use Spanish as much as possible.
- Want to focus on medical vocabulary & get a lot of time to practice in the classroom setting.
- Completed Beginning II
Intermediate II Medical Spanish Classes
Fine tune your Spanish! The Intermediate II course is a continuation of Intermediate I or a great place to start if you already feel comfortable with general medical vocabulary and can express yourself using present, past tense, and the command form of verbs. Course content will include a comprehensive review of medical vocabulary, patient interviewing skills, and verbs. You will focus in on topics such as the Physical Exam, learning how to take a complete Medical History, talking about hospitalizations, dentistry and mental health, as well as pediatrics and maternity. Grammar topics included are, an introduction to the subjunctive, using direct and indirect object pronouns, commands and the imperfect and preterit verb tenses. You will also have the opportunity to give a presentation in Spanish to the class about a specific topic that relates to your patients and/or specialization.
Great for students who…
- Consider themselves very proficient with Spanish, but need to focus on more medical terminology
- Currently use Spanish all the time with patients.
- Want to focus on medical vocabulary & get a lot of time to practice in the classroom setting.
- Completed Intermediate I
Advanced Conversational Medical Spanish Classes
Este curso es de estilo conversacional y propone motivar a los estudiantes a practicar y mejorar en la comunicación con los pacientes hispano-hablantes. En este curso los estudiantes repasan diversos temas gramaticales que normalmente ofrecen dificultad (por ejemplo, el uso del modo subjuntivo, el modo condicional, los mandatos, las diferencias entre el pretérito y el imperfecto, entre otros) y los estudiantes desarrollarán aún más la expresión oral en un contexto médico. Los temas de conversación en este curso dependen de las necesidades de los estudiantes. Una gran parte de la clase es la contribución de los estudiantes. El curso requiere su energía y participación.
Medical Spanish FAQs
Medical Spanish Class FAQs
When is your next Medical Spanish session in Colorado?
Typically we offer 8 week courses year-round. The fall session is usually mid September – mid November. The winter session is early January – early March. The spring session is early April – mid May. And the summer session is mid July – early September. Contact us if you’d like to be added to our email list and receive regular class schedule updates!
Do I have to start at the Beginning I level of Medical Spanish courses if I already know some Spanish?
No, and actually we don’t advise that you take a class lower than your grammar and communication ability. Even if your medical Spanish vocabulary is weak, we suggest that you start with a level that is better suited to your grammar and conversational ability.
How do I know which level of Medical Spanish course is the best for me?
Take a look at our course descriptions found on our Medical Spanish page, and that should help. If you’re still uncertain about what course is best for you, feel free to give us a call. We would be happy to help you get placed into the correct level. (303) 684-5557
Are there any tests in these Medical Spanish classes?
Not usually. Sometimes when we’re offering a course for a university program there are some quizzes in the class for grading purposes, but there is no nasty final to worry about.
What if my schedule changes and I can’t finish the course?
Not a problem. We are happy to transfer your registration (or a pro-rated amount of your registration) to another course. In this case, there is just a $25 transfer fee to postpone and transfer your registration. If another night of the week works better for you within the same session as your original registration, we can just switch you into that other class at no additional cost or fees. We don’t offer refunds for your registration in most circumstances. However, if you have an extenuating circumstance, feel free to give us a call and we’ll work out a fair solution with you.
Is there University Credit offered for these Medical Spanish courses?
There is if you’re a university student, and your program has contracted directly with us to offer you an elective medical Spanish course. Most of our public medical Spanish classes are not university accredited. However, they are all CEU accredited for nurses and the Beginning I and Beginning II level courses are typically CME accredited for MD’s, PA’s and NP’s (additional fees apply).
Can you host your Medical Spanish courses at my hospital/clinic?
Absolutely, all we need to do is arrange room space through the appropriate channels at your healthcare facility, and we’ll work with you to help spread the word amongst your co-workers to get a Medical Spanish class started.
Do your Medical Spanish courses certify me to be an interpreter?
No, and you’ll actually sign a student agreement that states you understand that these regularly scheduled Medical Spanish courses are not interpreter training courses. Our courses are meant to be communicative in nature, and help you establish a better working relationship with your patients. Medical Spanish interpreting is a completely different field, which still uses Spanish of course, but requires a very different skill set. Most local hospitals have a department in place for its interpreters and have their own standards for what it takes to become an interpreter at that location. Speak with your HR department about your interpreting goals if you’re interested in becoming a Medical Spanish interpreter. We’ll of course be happy to help you improve your Spanish toward that goal, but being an interpreter requires much more professional skill and knowledge than just being bilingual.
I want to take an upcoming Medical Spanish class, but I can’t afford the full payment up front, can I break up my payments to you?
Of course! We ask that at a minimum you make a $100 deposit to reserve your space in an upcoming class. We’re happy to work out a payment plan with you for the remaining balance that fits your work and paycheck schedule. Unfortunately the online registration system doesn’t allow you to make partial payments…so just call the office and we’ll work with you (303) 684-5557.
I can’t take a Medical Spanish class now, but I want to make sure that I keep receiving your information about upcoming courses, how can I get on your mailing list?
You can do one of 2 things: call us and request that we add you to our mailing list or send us an email asking to be added to our list. Contact us!
Would you ever consider customizing a Medical Spanish course for a particular specialty?
Of course, we customize Medical Spanish courses all the time for groups of healthcare workers that all work in the same field. Give us a call, and we’ll work with you to tailor a Medical Spanish course that fits your needs and current Spanish level specifically.
When is your next Medical Spanish session in Colorado?
- Typically we offer 8 week courses year-round. The fall session is usually mid September – mid November. The winter session is early January – early March. The spring session is early April – mid May. And the summer session is mid July – early September. Contact us if you’d like to be added to our email list and receive regular class schedule updates!
