Spanish for Healthcare Professionals I
LASP-40150
Learn Medical Spanish Online
This beginner-friendly Medical Spanish course will elevate your patient interactions. Designed specifically for busy healthcare professionals, this program bridges the communication gap between you and Spanish-speaking patients, enhancing your effectiveness in clinical settings by helping you prevent miscommunication, provide more personalized care, and build stronger therapeutic relationships. Start conducting basic medical conversations in weeks, and immediately apply these practical skills in your daily practice.
What You Will Learn
- Essential patient greeting techniques and intake procedures
- Hospital check-in protocols and medical documentation vocabulary
- Specialized terminology for pediatric and gynecological settings
- Critical medical Spanish vocabulary for emergency situations
- Fundamental grammar including gender, numbers, and subject pronouns
- Practical usage of key verbs (ser/estar) in medical contexts
- Regular verb conjugations applied to healthcare scenarios
Prerequisites & Next Steps
No prior Spanish experience needed. Upon completion, consider enrolling in LASP-40011: Spanish for Healthcare Professionals II.
Course Information
Course sessions
Section ID:
Class type:
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 9/29/2025
Note:
Schedule:
Instructor:
Michael Woods
Michael Woods teaches in both the Spanish for Healthcare Professionals and the Translation & Interpretation Certificate programs. Michael is a Certified Healthcare Interpreter™ (CCHI) and also completed a Professional Certificate in Translation & Interpretation. He holds a Master of Arts in Contemporary Hispanic/Latino Studies and completed doctoral coursework in Spanish sociolinguistics with a focus on Central American voseo in the US. He has taught college-level courses for more than 15 years and has worked as a healthcare interpreter since 2017. Prior to teaching, interpreting, and translating, he was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Honduras, which laid the groundwork for his career in language instruction and language access.
Section ID:
Class type:
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
Basic Spanish Enhanced 2nd
by Jarvis A., Lebredo R., Mena-Ayllon F.
ISBN / ASIN: 9781285052083
Suggested
Basic Spanish for Medical Personnel 2nd
by Ana C. Jarvis and Raquel Lebredo
ISBN / ASIN: 9781285052182
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 9/29/2025
Note:
Schedule:
Instructor:
Michael Woods
Michael Woods teaches in both the Spanish for Healthcare Professionals and the Translation & Interpretation Certificate programs. Michael is a Certified Healthcare Interpreter™ (CCHI) and also completed a Professional Certificate in Translation & Interpretation. He holds a Master of Arts in Contemporary Hispanic/Latino Studies and completed doctoral coursework in Spanish sociolinguistics with a focus on Central American voseo in the US. He has taught college-level courses for more than 15 years and has worked as a healthcare interpreter since 2017. Prior to teaching, interpreting, and translating, he was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Honduras, which laid the groundwork for his career in language instruction and language access.
Section ID:
Class type:
Textbooks:
Basic Spanish Enhanced 2nd
by Jarvis A., Lebredo R., Mena-Ayllon F.
ISBN / ASIN: 9781285052083
Suggested
Basic Spanish for Medical Personnel 2nd
by Ana C. Jarvis and Raquel Lebredo
ISBN / ASIN: 9781285052182
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 9/25/2025
- 1st no meeting date: 11/24/2025
- 2nd no meeting date: 11/26/2025
Note:
Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/22/2025 | Mon | 6:00 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. |
| 9/24/2025 | Wed | 6:00 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. |
| 9/29/2025 | Mon | 6:00 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. |
| 10/1/2025 | Wed | 6:00 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. |
| 10/6/2025 | Mon | 6:00 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. |
| 10/8/2025 | Wed | 6:00 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. |
| 10/13/2025 | Mon | 6:00 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. |
| 10/15/2025 | Wed | 6:00 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. |
| 10/20/2025 | Mon | 6:00 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. |
| 10/22/2025 | Wed | 6:00 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. |
| 10/27/2025 | Mon | 6:00 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. |
| 10/29/2025 | Wed | 6:00 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. |
| 11/3/2025 | Mon | 6:00 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. |
| 11/5/2025 | Wed | 6:00 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. |
| 11/10/2025 | Mon | 6:00 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. |
| 11/12/2025 | Wed | 6:00 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. |
| 11/17/2025 | Mon | 6:00 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. |
| 11/19/2025 | Wed | 6:00 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. |
| 12/1/2025 | Mon | 6:00 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. |
| 12/3/2025 | Wed | 6:00 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. |
Instructor:
Kevin Mikolich
Section ID:
Class type:
Textbooks:
Basic Spanish Enhanced 2nd
by Jarvis A., Lebredo R., Mena-Ayllon F.
ISBN / ASIN: 9781285052083
Suggested
Basic Spanish for Medical Personnel 2nd
by Ana C. Jarvis and Raquel Lebredo
ISBN / ASIN: 9781285052182
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 9/25/2025
- 1st no meeting date: 11/24/2025
- 2nd no meeting date: 11/26/2025
Note:
Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/22/2025 | Mon | 7:30 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. |
| 9/24/2025 | Wed | 7:30 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. |
| 9/29/2025 | Mon | 7:30 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. |
| 10/1/2025 | Wed | 7:30 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. |
| 10/6/2025 | Mon | 7:30 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. |
| 10/8/2025 | Wed | 7:30 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. |
| 10/13/2025 | Mon | 7:30 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. |
| 10/15/2025 | Wed | 7:30 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. |
| 10/20/2025 | Mon | 7:30 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. |
| 10/22/2025 | Wed | 7:30 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. |
| 10/27/2025 | Mon | 7:30 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. |
| 10/29/2025 | Wed | 7:30 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. |
| 11/3/2025 | Mon | 7:30 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. |
| 11/5/2025 | Wed | 7:30 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. |
| 11/10/2025 | Mon | 7:30 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. |
| 11/12/2025 | Wed | 7:30 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. |
| 11/17/2025 | Mon | 7:30 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. |
| 11/19/2025 | Wed | 7:30 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. |
| 12/1/2025 | Mon | 7:30 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. |
| 12/3/2025 | Wed | 7:30 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. |
Instructor:
Kevin Mikolich
Section ID:
Class type:
Textbooks:
Basic Spanish Enhanced 2nd
by Jarvis A., Lebredo R., Mena-Ayllon F.
ISBN / ASIN: 9781285052083
Suggested
Basic Spanish for Medical Personnel 2nd
by Ana C. Jarvis and Raquel Lebredo
ISBN / ASIN: 9781285052182
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 9/25/2025
Note:
Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/22/2025 | Mon | 6:30 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. |
| 9/25/2025 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. |
| 9/29/2025 | Mon | 6:30 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. |
| 10/2/2025 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. |
| 10/6/2025 | Mon | 6:30 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. |
| 10/9/2025 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. |
| 10/13/2025 | Mon | 6:30 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. |
| 10/16/2025 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. |
| 10/20/2025 | Mon | 6:30 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. |
| 10/23/2025 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. |
| 10/27/2025 | Mon | 6:30 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. |
| 10/30/2025 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. |
| 11/3/2025 | Mon | 6:30 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. |
| 11/6/2025 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. |
| 11/10/2025 | Mon | 6:30 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. |
| 11/13/2025 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. |
| 11/17/2025 | Mon | 6:30 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. |
| 11/20/2025 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. |
| 11/24/2025 | Mon | 6:30 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. |
Instructor:
Michael Woods
Michael Woods teaches in both the Spanish for Healthcare Professionals and the Translation & Interpretation Certificate programs. Michael is a Certified Healthcare Interpreter™ (CCHI) and also completed a Professional Certificate in Translation & Interpretation. He holds a Master of Arts in Contemporary Hispanic/Latino Studies and completed doctoral coursework in Spanish sociolinguistics with a focus on Central American voseo in the US. He has taught college-level courses for more than 15 years and has worked as a healthcare interpreter since 2017. Prior to teaching, interpreting, and translating, he was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Honduras, which laid the groundwork for his career in language instruction and language access.
