Spanish for the Clinical Encounter Micro-Credential

What is the Spanish for the Clinical Encounter Micro-Credential?

Spanish for the Clinical Encounter is a two-course fully online micro-credential that, upon completion, will enable healthcare professionals to:

  • Demonstrate basic proficiency in listening comprehension and speaking in Spanish during a Clinical Encounter at the Novice Mid proficiency level according to American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) standards
costs

Costs:
$350 per credit hour

time

Time to Complete:
1 semester
(Summer Only)

modality

Mode Offered:
100% Online
8-week courses

credientials

Credentials:
Digital Badge

Program Description

The Spanish for the Clinical Encounter micro-credential is a non-degree seeking program is designed to give healthcare professionals the ability to comprehend and speak in Spanish at a proficient level within a medical setting. Students will learn how to speak Spanish for basic greetings and introductions, as well as, understanding Spanish when listening to patient symptoms and medical histories. This micro-credential aims to teach medical students and professionals to speak Spanish directly with patients, without the need for a translator or interpreter. These courses are currently taught in the summer semesters only. Current UNA students are not eligible to apply.

Courses

SP 290P Spanish for the Standardized Clinical Encounter 3
SP 291P Spanish for the Standardized Clinical Encounter 3
Total Hours 6