Advanced Spanish for Health Professions and First Responders, Certificate
Program Details
- Location
- Akron Campus
- Level
- undergraduate
- Degree/Program Type
- Certificate Program / certificate
- Format
- In-person
- College
- Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences (BCAS)
- School/Department
- Department of Modern Languages
Program Contact
- Dr. Camelly Cruz-Martes
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Assistant Professor of Instruction, Certificate Director, Spanish for the Health Professions
330-972-6908
Overview
Health professionals and students of the health professions understand that because the Spanish speaking population in the US is growing at a steady rate and many Hispanics have very limited proficiency in English, the need for doctors, nurses and other health professionals who can communicate directly with patients is critical.
This 15-credit certificate will give participants a solid grounding in oral and written medical Spanish proficiencies and strong cultural competence in order to deal effectively with Spanish speaking patients. The Certificate of Advanced Spanish for the Health Professions and First Responders is open to all students specializing in the Health Professions at the University of Akron.
Admissions Requirements
Students must be currently enrolled at the University of Akron.
Must have completed SPAN 202 (or equivalent).
A minimum grade point average of 3.0 in Spanish.
Career Outcomes
Graduates with a certificate in Advanced Spanish for the Health Professions from The University of Akron are equipped for various roles, including:
Medical Professionals
Emergency Professionals
Social Work & Social Services
Speech & Language Pathologists
Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians
Dietitians & Nutritionists
If you’re pursuing any degree or certificate in language, I highly recommend living where that language is spoken for a minimum of three months! Take advantage of the study abroad programs and take your knowledge of that language to the next level!
