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Spanish for Medical Professionals

Certificate of Completion

The Spanish for Medical Professionals Certificate of Completion gives students the opportunity to acquire Spanish grammar and vocabulary related to the medical working environment and to experience a wider range of communicative and cultural settings related to the medical field. The program is designed for students who are in or intend to pursue careers in the medical field utilizing the Spanish language.

Program Requirements (96-108 hours)

Course NumberCourse TitleHours
NCSP070ASpanish for Medical Professionals - Beginners48 - 54 hours
NCSP070BSpanish for Medical Professionals - Intermediate48 - 54 hours

Total Certificate Hours: 96-108 hours

Certificates are listed as hours rather than college credit (units). Students must pass and complete the minimum number of hours required.

Upon successful completion of this program a student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate basic reading, writing, oral comprehension skills related to the interaction with the patient and to selected medical topics such as first aid care, infant care, nutrition, drug abuse, among others.
  • Demonstrate understanding of a selection of medical topics related to the Latino community.
  • Explain in Spanish basic treatment instructions and deliver simple medical and health information.
  • Produce communicative exchanges related to the interaction with the patient relying on learned vocabulary and expressions.
Last Updated 7/19/23