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Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings

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Course Summary

This course is designed to help healthcare professionals improve their Spanish language skills and effectively communicate with Spanish-speaking patients. The course covers essential medical vocabulary and cultural competency to enhance patient care and build stronger relationships with patients.

Key Learning Points

Learn essential medical vocabulary in Spanish
Develop cultural competency to better serve Spanish-speaking patients
Improve communication with patients for more effective healthcare outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Improved Spanish language skills for healthcare settings
Enhanced cultural competency for better patient care
More effective communication with Spanish-speaking patients

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic understanding of Spanish language
Access to a computer and internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online self-paced course
Video lectures with interactive exercises
Weekly quizzes and assignments

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Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
Medical Spanish for Healthcare Providers

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Notable People in This Field

President & CEO, National Hispanic Medical Association
Director, The Disparities Solutions Center at Massachusetts General Hospital

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Description

Welcome to Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings! This course is structured in four modules, each one revolving on a topic related to the physician-patient interaction. Each module contains four lessons; on grammar, vocabulary, the dynamics of the spoken interaction, and aspects of sociocultural relevance. The video lessons are unlike regular “lectures” in which you are just listening. Instead, you should think of them as virtual classes where you are supposed to reflect, complete activities, and even get extra practice on your own time. The videos are a roadmap that will provide what you need to complete the activities on the student handout. Each module is followed by a 10-question quiz. It is important that you complete the lessons sequentially, as they build upon each other.

Outline

Welcome to the Course
Meet the Professor
Course Overview
Pre-Course Survey
Discussion Forum Guidelines
Accessibility and Accommodations Statement
Module Breakdown

The Doctor-Patient Interview
1.1.1 Formulating Questions - Intro
1.1.2 Formulating Questions - Analysis
1.1.3 Formulating Questions - Review
1.1.4 Formulating Questions - Homework
1.2.1 The Human Body - Intro
1.2.2 The Human Body - Analysis
1.2.3 The Human Body - Review
1.2.4 The Human Body - Homework
1.3.1 Active Listenership - Intro
1.3.2 Active Listenership - Analysis
1.3.3 Active Listenership - Review
1.3.4 Active Listenership - Homework
1.4.1 Addressing the Patient: Tu/Usted - Intro
1.4.2 Addressing the Patient: Tu/Usted - Analysis
1.4.3 Addressing the Patient: Tu/Usted - Review
1.4.4 Addressing the Patient: Tu/Usted - Homework
Module 1.1 Handout
1.1.1 Handout Assignment
1.1.2 Handout Assignment
1.1.3 Handout Assignment
1.1.4 Handout Assignment
Module 1.1 Handout Answer Key
Module 1.2 Handout
1.2.1 Handout Assignment
1.2.2 Handout Assignment
1.2.3 Handout Assignment
1.2.4 Handout Assignment
Module 1.2 Handout Answer Key
Module 1.3 Handout
1.3.1 Handout Assignment
1.3.2 Handout Assignment
1.3.3 Handout Assignment
1.3.4 Handout Assignment
Module 1.3 Handout Answer Key
Module 1.4 Handout
1.4.1 Handout Assignment
1.4.2 Handout Assignment
1.4.3 Handout Assignment
1.4.4 Handout Assignment
Module 1.4 Handout Answer Key
Module 1

The Physical Examination
2.5.1 Giving Instructions - Intro
2.5.2 Giving Instructions - Analysis
2.5.3 Giving Instructions - Review
2.5.4 Giving Instructions - Homework
2.6.1 Common Symptoms - Intro
2.6.2 Common Symptoms - Analysis
2.6.3 Common Symptoms - Review
2.6.4 Common Symptoms - Homework
2.7.1 Making a Patient Feel Respected and Comfortable - Intro
2.7.2 Making a Patient Feel Respected and Comfortable - Analysis
2.7.3 Making a Patient Feel Respected and Comfortable - Review
2.7.4 Making a Patient Feel Respected and Comfortable - Homework
2.8.1 Talking to Children - Intro
2.8.2 Talking to Children - Analysis
2.8.3 Talking to Children - Review
2.8.4 Talking to Children - Homework
Module 2.5 Handout
2.5.1 Handout Assignment
2.5.2 Handout Assignment
2.5.3 Handout Assignment
2.5.4 Handout Assignment
Module 2.5 Handout Answer Key
Module 2.6 Handout
2.6.1 Handout Assignment
2.6.2 Handout Assignment
2.6.3 Handout Assignment
2.6.4 Handout Assignment
Module 2.6 Handout Answer Key
Module 2.7 Handout
2.7.1 Handout Assignment
2.7.2 Handout Assignment
2.7.3 Handout Assignment
2.7.4 Handout Assignment
Module 2.7 Handout Answer Key
Module 2.8 Handout
2.8.1 Handout Assignment
2.8.2 Handout Assignment
2.8.3 Handout Assignment
2.8.4 Handout Assignment
Module 2.8 Handout Answer Key
Module 2

Explaining a Treatment or Procedure
3.9.1 Using Adverbials - Intro
3.9.2 Using Adverbials - Analysis
3.9.3 Using Adverbials - Review
3.9.4 Using Adverbials - Homework
3.10.1 Common Groups of Drugs and Drug Administration - Intro
3.10.2 Common Groups of Drugs and Drug Administration - Analysis
3.10.3 Common Groups of Drugs and Drug Administration - Review
3.10.4 Common Groups of Drugs and Drug Administration - Homework
3.11.1 Collaboration in the Interaction - Intro
3.11.2 Collaboration in the Interaction - Analysis
3.11.3 Collaboration in the Interaction - Review
3.11.4 Collaboration in the Interaction - Homework
3.12.1 Communicating in the Appropriate Register - Intro
3.12.2 Communicating in the Appropriate Register - Analysis
3.12.3 Communicating in the Appropriate Register - Review
3.12.4 Communicating in the Appropriate Register - Homework
Module 3.9 Handout
3.9.1 Handout Assignment
3.9.2 Handout Assignment
3.9.3 Handout Assignment
3.9.4 Handout Assignment
Module 3.9 Handout Answer Key
Module 3.10 Handout
3.10.1 Handout Assignment
3.10.2 Handout Assignment
3.10.3 Handout Assignment
3.10.4 Handout Assignment
Module 3.10 Handout Answer Key
Module 3.11 Handout
3.11.1 Handout Assignment
3.11.2 Handout Assignment
3.11.3 Handout Assignment
3.11.4 Handout Assignment
Module 3.11 Handout Answer Key
Module 3.12 Handout
3.12.1 Handout Assignment
3.12.2 Handout Assignment
3.12.3 Handout Assignment
3.12.4 Handout Assignment
Module 3.12 Handout Answer Key
Module 3

Solving Communication Difficulties
4.13.1 Using Pronouns - Intro
4.13.2 Using Pronouns - Analysis
4.13.3 Using Pronouns - Review
4.13.4 Using Pronouns - Homework
4.14.1 Diagnostic Tests - Intro
4.14.2 Diagnostic Tests - Analysis
4.14.3 Diagnostic Tests - Review
4.14.4 Diagnostic Tests - Homework
4.15.1 Managing Difficulties in Communication - Intro
4.15.2 Managing Difficulties in Communication - Analysis
4.15.3 Managing Difficulties in Communication - Review
4.15.4 Managing Difficulties in Communication - Homework
4.16.1 Understanding the Sociolinguistic Context of Interactions - Intro
4.16.2 Understanding the Sociolinguistic Context of Interactions - Analysis
4.16.3 Understanding the Sociolinguistic Context of Interactions - Review
4.16.4 Understanding the Sociolinguistic Context of Interactions - Homework
Module 4.13 Handout
4.13.1 Handout Assignment
4.13.2 Handout Assignment
4.13.3 Handout Assignment
4.13.4 Handout Assignment
Module 4.13 Handout Answer Key
Module 4.14 Handout
4.14.1 Handout Assignment
4.14.2 Handout Assignment
4.14.3 Handout Assignment
4.14.4 Handout Assignment
Module 4.14 Handout Answer Key
Module 4.15 Handout
4.15.1 Handout Assignment
4.15.2 Handout Assignment
4.15.3 Handout Assignment
4.15.4 Handout Assignment
Module 4.15 Handout Answer Key
Module 4.16 Handout
4.16.1 Handout Assignment
4.16.2 Handout Assignment
4.16.3 Handout Assignment
4.16.4 Handout Assignment
Module 4.16 Handout Answer Key
Post-Course Survey
Module 4
Final Exam

Summary of User Reviews

This Spanish in Healthcare Settings course on Coursera has received positive reviews from its users. Many users found the course to be informative, engaging and helpful in their professional careers. The course has an overall good rating and is highly recommended by its users.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The course content is well-structured and easy to follow for beginners.

Pros from User Reviews

Informative and engaging course content
Helpful for healthcare professionals
Well-structured and easy to follow for beginners
Useful for improving Spanish language skills
Flexible course schedule

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course material to be too basic
Limited interaction with instructors
No certificate provided for free users
Some technical issues with the course platform
Not suitable for advanced Spanish learners

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