JCON 705ST Latino Medical Student Association- Spanish Elective Teaching Assistant

Credits: 1
This course is for students who facilitate the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) Introduction to Medical Spanish Elective, which aims to help future providers overcome the challenges of language and cultural barriers in order to provide quality health care to Spanish speakers. This is accomplished by introducing students to essential Medical Spanish terminology and phrases, as well as increasing their exposure to health-related customs practiced in different Latin-American countries. This case-based course will provide students the opportunity to develop their Medical Spanish in class, after viewing sample video cases depicting common medical complaints like headache, abdominal pain, and cough. These videos will be accompanied by a vocabulary list and Spanish script to allow students the chance to further practice key terms and phrases between sessions. Teaching assistants must be proficient in Spanish as they will assist the class attendees in their learning process by leading small groups, teaching grammar lessons, creating Cafecito experiences, and adding context when needed.

Graded: Pass/No pass
May be taken only once for credit