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This course is offered in partnership with Northwest Area Health Education Center (AHEC), a program of Wake Forest University School of Medicine and part of the NC AHEC System. Upon completion of the course, you may receive 12.0 Contact Hours from the Northwest AHEC.
November-December 2026 Course Info
Times: Thursday nights 6:30-8:30pm EST
Dates: November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10, 17
Location: Zoom (link provided prior to first night of class)
Course enrollment: limited to 10 students
Outcomes: 12 hours of specialized medical-language training and 12 documented AHEC contact hours
Spanish for the Medical Professions I is designed for healthcare professionals who wish to provide improved care to Spanish-speaking patients. In this course, students will learn how to conduct patient intakes, obtain medical histories, perform basic physical examinations, discuss symptoms, and communicate about diagnoses, medications, and prescriptions in Spanish.
What makes this course unique is its integration of three professional perspectives:
Spanish Language Instructor: Focuses on the mechanics of the language, including grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and effective communication strategies.
Medical Interpreter: Provides insight into cultural considerations, interpretation of meaning, and common communication challenges between healthcare providers and Spanish-speaking patients.
Medical Professional: Contributes practical medical knowledge, terminology, and real-world clinical applications.
Through role-plays, case studies, and hands-on practice, students will develop the language skills and cultural competence necessary to navigate common healthcare interactions with greater confidence and accuracy.
PREREQUISITE: Students must have successfully completed Vecino Center Spanish Level 4 or demonstrate equivalent proficiency by placing out of Level 4 through the Vecino Center placement exam. You can take the exam here: https://forms.gle/Tw6Sb6NStW51WCMR7
Once you complete the placement exam, you will receive an email within 48 hours from info@vecinocenter.com with your results. Please wait for these results before registering for this course.
This course is offered in partnership with Northwest Area Health Education Center (AHEC), a program of Wake Forest University School of Medicine and part of the NC AHEC System. Upon completion of the course, you may receive 12.0 Contact Hours from the Northwest AHEC.
November-December 2026 Course Info
Times: Thursday nights 6:30-8:30pm EST
Dates: November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10, 17
Location: Zoom (link provided prior to first night of class)
Course enrollment: limited to 10 students
Outcomes: 12 hours of specialized medical-language training and 12 documented AHEC contact hours
Spanish for the Medical Professions I is designed for healthcare professionals who wish to provide improved care to Spanish-speaking patients. In this course, students will learn how to conduct patient intakes, obtain medical histories, perform basic physical examinations, discuss symptoms, and communicate about diagnoses, medications, and prescriptions in Spanish.
What makes this course unique is its integration of three professional perspectives:
Spanish Language Instructor: Focuses on the mechanics of the language, including grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and effective communication strategies.
Medical Interpreter: Provides insight into cultural considerations, interpretation of meaning, and common communication challenges between healthcare providers and Spanish-speaking patients.
Medical Professional: Contributes practical medical knowledge, terminology, and real-world clinical applications.
Through role-plays, case studies, and hands-on practice, students will develop the language skills and cultural competence necessary to navigate common healthcare interactions with greater confidence and accuracy.
PREREQUISITE: Students must have successfully completed Vecino Center Spanish Level 4 or demonstrate equivalent proficiency by placing out of Level 4 through the Vecino Center placement exam. You can take the exam here: https://forms.gle/Tw6Sb6NStW51WCMR7
Once you complete the placement exam, you will receive an email within 48 hours from info@vecinocenter.com with your results. Please wait for these results before registering for this course.