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This 6-week virtual course will teach you the basics in health care terminology and communication with Spanish-speaking clients in the health care setting. Taught with the Latin American pronunciation and accent, this course is perfect for doctors, nurses, physician assistants, physical therapists, and anyone who interacts with a Spanish-speaking public in the healthcare setting. Emphasis will include vocabulary of organs and body systems, hospital terminology, diseases and conditions, pertinent questions about medical history, and how to give simple commands such as when performing a physical exam. Each lesson includes a written transcript (in

Microsoft Word) and interactive audio files (in mp3 format) to accompany each section of the lesson. Each lesson and the audio files will be sent via e-mail to each student prior to the beginning of the new week throughout the 6 weeks. (A CD-Rom containing the audio files for all lessons can be mailed to each student following registration for the course if preferred and if student provides mailing address.) A short mid-term review assignment will be sent and handed in via e-mail midway through the course. Students will be able to correspond with the instructor via e-mail freely throughout the duration of the course. Requirements for the course: Intro-level Spanish knowledge, internet access, e-mail, ability to receive MS Word documents and mp3 audio files via e-mail attachments and the ability to play and listen to mp3 audio files. Please include your e-mail address & phone number.

Instructor: Tiffany Scott, B.A.