Medical Spanish Syllabus course
1. Basic Spanish Language Foundations
Pronunciation and accent rules
Greetings and polite expressions
Essential grammar (present tense, commands, questions)
Numbers, dates, and times
2. Medical Vocabulary by Specialty
General Anatomy & Body Parts (e.g., cabeza, brazo, corazón)
Common Symptoms & Conditions (e.g., dolor, fiebre, tos, mareo)
Medical Specialties & Professions (e.g., médico, enfermero, pediatra)
Medications & Treatments (e.g., pastilla, inyección, receta)
Emergency & Urgent Care Terms (e.g., herida, sangrado, fractura)
3. Patient Interaction & Communication
Taking Patient History (e.g., "¿Qué síntomas tiene?")
Asking About Pain & Symptoms (e.g., "¿Dónde le duele?")
Explaining Diagnoses & Procedures (e.g., "Necesita un análisis de sangre.")
Giving Instructions & Advice (e.g., "Tome este medicamento dos veces al día.")
4. Cultural Competency in Healthcare
Understanding cultural beliefs about health (e.g., curanderismo, folk remedies)
Addressing language barriers (use of interpreters, avoiding slang)
Building trust with Hispanic/Latino patients
Recognizing common health disparities in Spanish-speaking communities
5. Practical Scenarios & Role-Playing
Emergency Room Situations
Pediatric & Family Medicine Consultations
Pharmacy & Medication Instructions
Mental Health & Sensitive Topics
6. Legal & Ethical Considerations
Informed consent in Spanish (consentimiento informado)
Patient confidentiality & HIPAA considerations
Documenting in Spanish (when appropriate)
7. Resources & Tools
Reliable medical Spanish dictionaries & apps
Common phrases cheat sheets
Practice with case studies and real-life dialogues.