Spanish for Healthcare Professionals

This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Tennessee Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Testimonial
"It frustrated me to be unable to communicate well with my Spanish-speaking patients, but now I'm learning how to connect with them. The courses were informative and convenient for my schedule. They helped me love my job again! Thanks, Campus Collaborative!" Suzi Tanner, RN

LENGTH OF COURSE: February 9 - May 4, 2009

REQUIRED TEXT:
Title:  SpeakEasy's Survival Spanish for Healthcare
Author:   Myelitia Melton
Date:  2006
Publisher:  SpeakEasy Communication, Inc.

COST: $120/course

REGISTRATION ENDS: February 6, 2009

PAYMENT OPTIONS: Cash, Credit Card (MC or Visa), Check, or Money Order

Contact Hours AWARDED: 1.5

This course is intended to enable healthcare professionals to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking individuals.  It is a course designed for those who know little or no Spanish.

The audience for this course is any professional in the healthcare field who deals with Spanish-speaking individuals in the workplace.  It is a course designed for those who know little or no Spanish, or for those who want to become more proficient in Spanish healthcare terminology.

One may take this course in the privacy of their home or at work.  You will need the following:  Computer with internet access, have and be able to use at least Microsoft Word '98, and comfortable navigating the Web and email usage.

Because of the growing number of Spanish-speaking individuals living in the state of Tennessee, there is need for workers in the health care field who are proficient in basic Spanish healthcare terminology.