Graduate Medical Spanish Certificate
The Medical Spanish Certificate provides students with targeted training in Spanish for healthcare settings. This 6-credit certificate is designed for students and professionals who interact with Spanish-speaking patients and communities and wish to develop practical, culturally appropriate communication skills.
Designed for students pursuing careers in nursing, pharmacy, medicine, healthcare, public health, social services, and related fields, the certificate integrates language proficiency with an understanding of Hispanic cultural perspectives on health, illness, and care. Upon completion, students earn a certificate recognizing their ability to communicate at a functional level in medical contexts.
To enroll in a Spanish certificate program, students have four prerequisite options.
• Complete SPAN 1611 and SPAN 2611 or
• Complete 12 hours in lower-division SPAN at another institution or
• Pass the CLEP Exam with a 63 or higher or
• Pass a SPAN Proficiency Exam administered by UT Tyler SPAN professor
Medical Spanish Certificate students complete two online courses (6 hours) in Medical Spanish.
Graduate Certificate:
SPAN 5301 – Medical Spanish I
SPAN 5302 – Medical Spanish II
Upon completion of the Medical Spanish Certificate, the student will be able to:
1. Communicate effectively in Spanish in healthcare and community-based settings by using appropriate medical terminology, grammatical structures, and culturally responsive language.
2. Accurately use medical vocabulary and foundational grammatical structures in Spanish to support routine healthcare-related communication.
3. Respond to patient information in Spanish related to symptoms, medical history, medications, and lifestyle factors using clear and respectful language.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of cultural perspectives relevant to Spanish-speaking patients and communities when communicating about health and medical issues.
5. Explain basic medical procedures and care instructions in Spanish using patient-friendly terminology appropriate for non-specialist audiences.