MCCCD Program Description

Health Care Spanish II

Course: SPA118

First Term: 2013 Spring

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Basic conversational Spanish for health care personnel or students. Emphasis on basic sentence structure, pronunciation, and vocabulary used in health care settings

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Recite Spanish words and phrases using standard sound patterns and intonation. (I) 2. Ask and answer questions about past medical events and conditions. (II) 3. Give basic advice and suggestions regarding medical care and wellness. (III) 4. Use Spanish vocabulary to manage emergency medical situations. (IV) 5. Use Spanish vocabulary to prepare patients for medical tests, procedures, and treatments. (V) 6. Use Spanish vocabulary in medical situations involving drugs and alcohol. (VI) 7. Use Spanish vocabulary in situations related to pregnancy and childbirth. (VII) 8. Use Spanish vocabulary related to pediatric care. (VIII) 9. Describe medical conditions, diseases, and their symptoms. (IX) 10. Use Spanish vocabulary in situations involving pharmaceutical, dental, physical therapy and optometric care. (X) 11. Compare and contrast Hispanic and Anglo health care cultures. (XI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Spanish Pronunciation A. Sounds B. Words and Phrases C. Stress Patterns D. Intonation II. Past Events and Conditions A. Questions B. Preterit Tense C. Imperfect Tense III. Care and Wellness A. Healthy Lifestyle B. Nutrition C. Subjunctive Mood D. Future Tense IV. Emergency Situations A. Ambulance B. Urgent Care C. Emergency Room D. Diagnostic Questions E. Simple Commands V. Tests, Procedures, and Treatments A. Diagnostic B. Pre/Post Procedure Care VI. Drugs and Alcohol A. Effects B. Addiction C. Treatment VII. Pregnancy A. Contraception B. Prenatal Care C. Labor and Delivery D. Post-Natal Care VIII. Pediatric Care A. Routine Care B. Childhood Diseases C. Vaccinations IX. Medical Conditions and Diseases A. Physiological B. Psychological X. Medical Specialties A. Pharmacy B. Dentist C. Physical Therapy D. Optometrist E. Other XI. Cultures A. Gender Roles B. Drug Usage C. Midwife D. Beliefs about Healing and Healthcare E. Other Comparisons and Contrasts

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 3/22/2005

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