SPA E 109 - Spanish for Medical Personnel

Institution:

Connecticut State Community College Housatonic

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Description:

3 C.H. Code H Prerequisite: SPA* E101 or permission of the instructor. Parallel: SPA* E102. This course covers the same language skills as SPA* E102 with an emphasis on vocabulary and content related to medical field. This course will provide nurses, doctors, and EMS personnel with the necessary Spanish language tools for the delivery of health care to Spanish speaking patients. Participants will develop Spanish language skills and be exposed to the vocabulary and other language skills necessary in medical settings such as hospitals and doctors' office, including: reception, general examination, symptoms, and prognosis. This course continues the development of the four basic skills: comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing, with emphasis on pronunciation and aural comprehension. Selected passages from Spanish health magazines, literature, or Internet as well as dialogues involving healthcare scenerios will facilitate the development of reading, writing and speaking skills with an emphasis on the health field. The course will also provide an introduction to the diversified Spanish culture and its role in health phraseology. Emphasis will be placed on vocabulary and pronunciation in cross-cultural Spanish speaking patients.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hcc.commnet.edu

Phone Number:

(203) 332-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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