Course Title
Online Clinical Conversational Spanish for English and Spanish Speaking Healthcare Professionals |
Course Number
BLHU-1050 |
Duration/Weeks
4 |
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of year 1
Additional Requirements:
Test Intermediate Advanced to Advanced Spanish in oral proficiency. |
Responsible Faculty Director:
Norma Perez, MD, DrPH
Other Faculty:
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Available Dates
• 4-week block: 4/26/2021 - 5/21/2021
• 4-week block: 5/24/2021 - 6/18/2021
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Application Submission Deadline
2/22/2021 |
Maximum Enrollment
15 |
| Where and to whom the application should be submitted |
| Norma Perez, MD, DrPH
Report to Dr. Perez 2 weeks before start of period to test for oral proficiency. Must
test Intermediate High - Advanced to be able to enroll. |
| Goals & Objectives |
| This course is designed to provide you with the knowledge of the basic structures of the Spanish language, and the specialized medical vocabulary needed to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking patients in a variety of clinical scenarios. The online course is self-paced and has weekly face-to-face or Skype interactions with Dr. Perez. A tutor will be available to assist in the video activities. The learning is student-centered rather than instructor-teacher centered. You are responsible for your learning; Dr. Perez will be available as a professional resource and guide via Discussion Cafe in Blackboard or by appointment outside of the weekly meetings.
Upon successful completion of this course and its related activities, you should be able to: 1. Demonstrate proficiency in basic verbal elements of Spanish pronunciation; 2. Use appropriate grammar in basic sentence patterns; 3. Communicate clearly and effectively in Spanish using simple and practical vocabulary as well as meaningful medical terminology; 4. Demonstrate oral proficiency in employing the Spanish language in a full medical history taking and physical exams; 5. Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of cultural differences in the health perceptions of Spanish-speaking patients. |
| Description of course
activities |
| Upon successful completion of this course and its related activities, you should be able to: 1. Demonstrate proficiency in basic verbal elements of Spanish pronunciation; 2. Use appropriate grammar in basic sentence patterns; 3. Communicate clearly and effectively in Spanish using simple and practical vocabulary as well as meaningful medical terminology; 4. Demonstrate oral proficiency in employing the Spanish language in a full medical history taking and physical exams; 5. Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of cultural differences in the health perceptions of Spanish-speaking patients.
Students will meet weekly (follow Weekly Planner in Syllabus) with Dr. Perez to review past, current and introduce future activities.
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Method of student evaluation
Check all that apply - complete appropriate
section(s) only:
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1. Clinical Observation |
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Frequency - How often are students
observed clinically? |
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N/A |
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Format - What method(s) are used to
document the student's clinical performance? |
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Daily oral feedback
End of period oral feedback
Written feedback
Other |
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2. Oral Presentation |
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Audience - To whom does the student present? |
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Frequency / duration of presentation(s)? |
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Format - What guidelines are set for
the student's presentation? |
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Assessment - Who assesses the student's
presentation performance? |
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Self-assessment
Peer assessment
Faculty assessment |
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E. |
Method of content selection |
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Current cases
Student-selected topic
Assigned topic |
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3. Written Assignment (H&P's,
notes, papers, abstracts, etc.) |
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Frequency of written assignment(s)? |
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Format - What guidelines are set for
the student's written work? |
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Length of written assignment(s)? |
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Abstract
Annotated bibliography
1 - 2 page paper
3+ page paper |
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Are recent references required?
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Yes
No
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E. |
Method of content selection - e.g.
student-selected, relate to cases, etc.? |
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Audience - Who
assesses the student’s written performance? |
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Peer Assessment
Faculty Assessment
Other |
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4. Extra Course Activities |
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What expectations do you have for the
student to demonstrate participation in the course (e.g. small group
activities, seminars, thoughtful questions, providing resources, journal
club, etc.)? |
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The student is expected to attend, via Skype or in person weekly meetings with Dr. Perez. |
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5. Other Modes of Evaluation |
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Please explain below. |
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Please explain below: Tests: There are a total of 15 online module tests. Each test covers the material presented in that module; you must make a grade of 75% to pass that module. You may take the tests two times, with prior consent from Dr. Perez, if you fail to achieve 75%. After the first try, please contact Dr. Perez. Video Assessments: Grading criteria for video assessments follows: 1. Sentence structure (sentence fluency) 20%; 2. Word Choice 20%; 3. Focus on Topic (content) 20%; 4. Sequencing (organization) 20%; and 5. Completion of video 20%. Grading Scale: Pass: 100-75%; Fail: 74 and below. Evaluation Summary: 1. 15 Module Tests 40%; 2. Two Module Video Assessments: 1st video. CC and HPI; 2nd video. ROS and Diagnosis and Patient Medication Instructions) 20%; 3. A complete full medical history 20%; and 4. Final exam 20%; Total: 100% |
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6. Stipend Availability |
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Yes
No
Maybe |
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