Spanish for Doctors, Nurses and other Health Professionals
Combine Spanish classes with a vacation in Yelapa Mexico. Study with other health care professionals will allow dialogue on common health care issues and will accelerate your rate of learning. An internship with local Mexican health care practitioners will reinforce the Spanish lessons and provide practical application in the clinical setting as well as provide insights into the culture. In addition, there will be time for relaxing and enjoying the people and the place.
Yelapa is under federal health care as an Indigenous Reserve, and health care provision here has its priviledges and challenges. The Medical clinic has been in operation since 1999, with a permanent doctor, and intern, a certified nurse, a locally trained public health nurse/administrator. The community also has the skills and benefits of a veterinarian, who has championed many rural animal care and vaccination programs. There are number of people who have knowledge of traditional healing using medicinal plants.
COURSE and CONTENT
Three hours of classes are given daily - Monday to Friday - 15 hours instruction per week. In class, we will focus on grammar short cuts to assist your early speech proficiency. Vocabulary learning will emphasize anatomical and medical terminology for patient interview, diagnosis and treatment, and conversational practice. We use a variety of techniques to involve all your senses in learning through repetitive exercises, games, songs, readings, computer CDs and DVDs and movies.
Local health professionals will give talks throughout the week ( traditional herbal medicine, nurse-practitioner, medical doctors, veterinary doctor ).
A minimum of three sessions of clinical observation of 2 plus hours per week will be arranged, as desired, up to 5 or more for the 2 week program. One can observe the various medical experts in diagnosis and treatment, and assist where ever possible.
Class size will be limited to a maximum of 6 people .
The program runs for two weeks, from Sunday to Saturday. Students can be accepted for the first week as Beginner's , and can join the second week as Intermediate students. Any students choosing to stay on for a longer period, are welcome to continue in the regular Spanish program and/or to stay with a host family to continue their practice. If you bring a group, we can tailor the program to your needs.
Weekends and afternoons allow free time for study, guided tours (see Guided Tours) and relaxation. There's always a lot going on in Yelapa to amuse (various local events e.g. music nights, art openings, birthday and wedding celebrations, etc.)!
Class Dates - Classes can be arranged to fit your schedule, with a minimum of 2 people. Presently Scheduled Dates are for:
Dec 1 - 8, Mar 8 - 15 Please inquire about other dates.
COSTS
1 week + 6 hour internship
2 weeks + 10 hour internship
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350
650
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| Materials (binder of materials, texts additional) |
15 |
| Homestays (includes breakfast & supper) |
210/week |
| Private – Apartment or House |
from $40/night |
*5% percentage of the language cost price will be donated to the medical clinic for a designated use (e.g. medical supplies, instruments such as glucometers, etc.)
** Bring your own group of 5, language costs for one free!!
Testimonial from former YESI students:
YESI school was geared totally to the students and our individual needs. The view from the classroom was world class and breath taking... [The teacher] was not only a great instructor but also became a great friend!! We spent one day with local people catching fresh water shrimp and practicing our Spanish. This class far exceeded our expectations. In fact we can now talk with most of my Spanish speaking patients in my clinic without help from a translator!!! Drs. Mark and Dolores Musco, Davis, California Available for discussion with prospective students by phone.
