Bismarck State College
11/04/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 11/04/2024 17:23
BSC offering Spanish language course designed specifically for healthcare professionals
BSC offering Spanish language course designed specifically for healthcare professionals
Published: Nov 04 2024
Starting in January, Bismarck State College (BSC) will offer Spanish 101 for Healthcare during the spring semester. The beginner-level course is designed specifically for current healthcare professionals who want to enhance their ability to communicate with Spanish-speaking patients, and for students seeking healthcare degrees.
The class will provide students with essential language skills to collect clinical data, such as medical history and symptoms, from Spanish-speaking patients. Students will also learn key medical terminology, including Spanish words for parts of the body, body systems, and common childhood illnesses, among other practical healthcare-related vocabulary.
The in-person class will be held Monday through Thursday from 8 to 8:50 a.m. (CST) on the BSC campus. Depending on interest, an online course may also be offered.
This foundational class will help participants gain confidence in basic Spanish communication, enabling them to provide more effective and compassionate care to Spanish-speaking patients. No prior experience with the Spanish language is necessary.
Beginning in August 2025, BSC will also offer Spanish 102 for Healthcare for the fall semester. Students who complete both SPAN 101 and SPAN 102 will earn a Spanish I certificate, demonstrating their proficiency in essential Spanish language skills for healthcare settings.
Individuals who are not currently enrolled at BSC should visit bismarckstate.edu/Apply to apply and register. Current BSC students should contact their advisor to register for the course. Individuals with questions about the class should contact BSC Associate Professor of Spanish Ryan Pitcher at [email protected] for more information.
The class will provide students with essential language skills to collect clinical data, such as medical history and symptoms, from Spanish-speaking patients. Students will also learn key medical terminology, including Spanish words for parts of the body, body systems, and common childhood illnesses, among other practical healthcare-related vocabulary.
The in-person class will be held Monday through Thursday from 8 to 8:50 a.m. (CST) on the BSC campus. Depending on interest, an online course may also be offered.
This foundational class will help participants gain confidence in basic Spanish communication, enabling them to provide more effective and compassionate care to Spanish-speaking patients. No prior experience with the Spanish language is necessary.
Beginning in August 2025, BSC will also offer Spanish 102 for Healthcare for the fall semester. Students who complete both SPAN 101 and SPAN 102 will earn a Spanish I certificate, demonstrating their proficiency in essential Spanish language skills for healthcare settings.
Individuals who are not currently enrolled at BSC should visit bismarckstate.edu/Apply to apply and register. Current BSC students should contact their advisor to register for the course. Individuals with questions about the class should contact BSC Associate Professor of Spanish Ryan Pitcher at [email protected] for more information.