Spanish for Medical Professionals
| Course code: | 26-SS-275 |
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| Dates: | June 1 - July 31, 2026 Alternate Course Dates |
| Hours: | 32.00 |
| Location: | Online |
| Instructor: | Cristina Sempe |
| Fee: | $290.00 |
Description
Are you struggling with a communication gap between you and your Spanish-speaking patients? This specialized Spanish course is designed to help healthcare professionals effectively communicate with patients and their families. Whether you're new to Spanish or need a refresher, this course will provide the skills needed to enhance patient care and bridge the language gap in medical settings.
Course Outcomes
- Form and speak basic Spanish sentences
- Tell time, identify days of the week, months, and birth dates
- Identify and pronounce body parts, symptoms, and medical terminology
- Ask patients about medical history, age, and symptoms using essential Spanish question words
- Communicate effectively with patients’ family members
- Understand cultural norms in Latin American healthcare settings
- Doctors, nurses, and medical staff who interact with Spanish-speaking patients
- Healthcare professionals seeking to improve communication and patient care
- Medical students and residents looking to enhance their Spanish proficiency
- First responders and emergency personnel needing Spanish for urgent situations
Notes
Registration Deadline: Participants can register up to 5 days after the course begins.Course Access: Offered in partnership with LERN. Log in 24/7—no live meetings.
Course Format: Weekly units include readings, audio-slide lectures, self-quizzes, and discussion forums.
Tips for Success: Log in 2–3 times a week and contribute 2–3 thoughtful posts per unit for the best experience.
Recognized Credentials: Earn nationally recognized CEUs from the Learning Resources Network (LERN), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit association—perfect for meeting professional development goals or licensure requirements.
Cancellation/Refund Policy: VCU Continuing and Professional Education offers this class/certificate in partnership with LERN. Therefore, you may cancel your registration up until you receive your login and password from LERN and receive a full refund minus any credit card processing fees. Cancellations must be received via email at ocpe@vcu.edu
In the unlikely event that this program is cancelled or postponed due to insufficient enrollments or unforeseen circumstances, the university will fully refund registration fees, but cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including change or cancellation charges to include but not limited to airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations.
Online courses offered with the Learning Resources Network (LERN) continue to run, as scheduled during inclement weather. If there are changes to meeting status, you will receive an email at the address you provided upon registration informing you of the cancelation.
*exempt-this offering is ineligible for waiver use
Student/Participant Conduct:
Participants are subject to all university policies applicable to students, unless a specific university or VCU Continuing and Professional Education policy explicitly states otherwise. University policies governing students are available at https://vcu.public.doctract.com including:
Interim Student Code of Conduct
Honor System and Standards of Academic Conduct
Preventing and Responding to Discrimination
Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy-Interim
Sex-Based Misconduct Policy-Interim
For Academic Accommodations, please visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/courses/policies.html#accommodations
There are still openings remaining at this time.
