Spanish for Health Care Professionals I and II

Spanish 0215 Elementary Medical Spanish I and II is an accelerated elementary-level language course that covers in one semester the material studied over two semesters in the first and second semester elementary Medical Spanish. Designed for students who have some prior experience with the language, this course teaches the fundamentals of Spanish with an emphasis on medical situations and basic medical terminology. Particular attention is given to developing speaking and listening skills, as well as cultural awareness. Course activities, vocabulary, and materials are selected to be of particular relevance to healthcare practitioners. After successful completion of this course, students will be prepared to enroll in either Medical Spanish III/IV. Prerequisite: A score between 380 and 440 on the SAT II or the written departmental exam; a score between 285 and 383 on the online placement examination, or permission of the instructor.