Course Syllabus
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Table of Contents
- Course Information
- Instructor Information
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Contact Information
- Office Hours
- Email Address
- Phone
- Communicating With the Instructor
- Technical Support
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Course Details
- Catalog Description
- Prerequisites
- Learning Objectives
- Preliminary Class Plan and Topics
- Textbook and Materials
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Course Requirements
- Online Course
- Attendance/Participation
- Class Preparation
- Computer Requirements
- Campus Network or Canvas Outage
- Drop and Add Dates
- Academic Integrity
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Course Grading
- Submitting Assignments
- Grading Scale
- Grading Scheme
- Late or Missed Assignments
- Feedback
-
Doane University Policies
- Accessibility Statement
- Disability Services
- Academic Support
- Title IX Requirements: Mandatory Reporting
- Instructional Technology Accessibility and Privacy Policies
- Syllabus Disclaimer
- Doane Syllabus Addendum
- Course Schedule
Course Information
SPAN-210
Medical Spanish
3 Credit Hours
This course takes place completely online. The course can be found in Doane University's learning management system: https://doane.instructure.com/
Instructor Information
ARNP
Doane University
Contact Information
Office Hours
By appointment
Email Address
Communicating With the Instructor
This course uses a “three before me” policy in regards to student to faculty communications. When questions arise during the course of this class, please remember to check these three sources for an answer before asking me to reply to your individual questions:
- Course syllabus
- Announcements in Canvas
- The “Question Center” discussion board
This policy will help you in potentially identifying answers before I can get back to you and it also helps your instructor from answering similar questions or concerns multiple times.
If you cannot find an answer to your question, please first post your question to the “Question Center” discussion board. Here your question can be answered to the benefit of all students by either your fellow students who know the answer to your question or the instructor. You are encouraged to answer questions from other students in the discussion forum when you know the answer to a question in order to help provide timely assistance.
If you have questions of a personal nature such as relating a personal emergency, questioning a grade on an assignment, or something else that needs to be communicated privately, you are welcome to contact me via email or phone. My preference is that you will try to email me first. Please allow 24 hours for me to respond to emails, Monday-Friday, and 48 hours on the weekend.
Technical Support
If you are in need of technical assistance please access the Doane University Help Desk.
- Self Service Portal: https://helpdesk.doane.edu
- Phone: 402-826-8411
- Email: helpdesk@doane.edu
Course Details
Catalog Description
This course will involve intermediate conversation and reading with review of grammar focusing on medical terminology. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to engage in translation and interpretation relative to various health issues and be more culturally aware and competent. It is recommended that students have had Intermediate Spanish or its equivalent before taking this course.
Prerequisites
Low-intermediate Spanish at the college level (at least two courses) or permission from instructor.
Learning Objectives
- Converse with a Spanish speaking patient or family member to provide basic information.
- Compose written information in Spanish and apply appropriate grammar to interact with Spanish speaking patients and their families to facilitate a clinical visit.
- Distinguish and comprehend spoken Spanish in varied conversations, situations, and scenarios in the healthcare field.
- Using a written or oral narrative, paraphrase a Spanish speaker and extract the main idea(s) and supporting details.
- Value and reflect on the importance of the work/role of interpreter in the medical field
- Evaluate and identify how to respond to cultural differences among Spanish-speaking patients and their families and how that can affect the clinical encounter and outcome.
Preliminary Class Plan and Topics
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Primary care office: pediatric or family |
| 2 | Hospital |
| 3 | Health promotion: wellness, diet, health education |
| 4 | Pharmacy |
| 5 | OB GYN |
| 6 | Orthopedics |
| 7 | Dental |
| 8 | Mental health |
Textbook and Materials
Required
Chase, Robert O. and Medina de Chase, Clarisa B.
An Introduction to Medical Spanish: Communication and Culture 5th edition
Yale University Press, 2019
ISBN: 978-0-300-22602-7
Companion website is www.yalebooks.com/medicalspanish
Book is referenced as "Yale" throughout the course.
Rios, Joanna, Fernández Torres, José, and Ríos, Tamara
McGraw-Hill Education Complete Medical Spanish 3rd Edition
McGraw-Hill, 2015
ISBN: 978-0071841887
Companion website https://www.mhlanguagelab.com/
Book is referenced as "McGraw-Hill" throughout the course.
Required Technology
The following technologies will be used in this course. Additional instructions will be provided within the course on how to acquire and interact with the technologies. Access to these technologies is provided as part of the cost of the course.
- Screencastomatic
- Flipgrid
- Zoom
- YouTube
Course Requirements
Online Course
This is an online course and there will not be any face-to-face class sessions. All assignments and course interactions will utilize internet technologies. You must have a reliable internet connection throughout the duration of the course.
This course uses Canvas for the facilitation of communication between faculty and students, submission of assignments, and posting of grades. The Canvas Course Site can be accessed at https://doane.instructure.com
Attendance in an online course means logging into the Canvas on a regular basis and participating in all of the activities that are posted in the course. In addition, check your Doane University email account regularly, as your instructor may send important information via email.
Attendance/Participation
Doane University expects active participation by a student in a course, whether the course is on-ground or online. A student is expected to be prompt and regularly attend on-ground classes in their entirety. Regular engagement is expected for online courses.
You should plan to work on this course everyday. This is a condensed, fast-paced, course. Expect to spend approximately 18 hours a week preparing for and actively participating in this 8-week course.
Class Preparation
Preparation for class means reading the assigned readings and reviewing all information required for that week.
Computer Requirements
For the successful use of Canvas please refer to Doane University’s minimum computer requirements. This also includes:
- Reliable computer and internet connection
- A web browser (Chrome or Mozilla Firefox)
- Adobe Acrobat Reader (free)
- Word processing software—Microsoft Word or Google Docs
- Webcam and mic
Campus Network or Canvas Outage
When access to Canvas is not available for an extended period of time (greater than one entire evening - 6pm till 11pm) you can reasonably expect that the due date for assignments will be changed to the next day (assignment still due by midnight).
Drop and Add Dates
If you feel it is necessary to withdraw from the course, please contact your advisor for full details on the types of withdrawals that are available and their procedures.
Federal requirements state that students must complete 75% of the course work to be eligible to receive an incomplete for the course. If students fall more than two weeks behind, they cannot meet this requirement.
**Online Learning Academy Courses are not eligible for incomplete grades.
Academic Integrity
Fundamental to our mission, our core values, and our reputation, Doane University adheres to high academic standards. Students of Doane University are expected to conduct themselves in a manner reflecting personal and professional integrity. Disciplinary actions may be taken against students whose academic behavior is not congruent with the expectations of the University. Students are responsible for adhering to the standards detailed in this policy. Not being familiar with these standards does not mean that the students will not be accountable for adherence to them. Additional details on the Academic Integrity policy for violating academic integrity are published in the undergraduate and graduate catalogs.
Course Grading
Submitting Assignments
All assignments, unless otherwise announced by the instructor, must be submitted via Canvas. Each assignment will have a designated place to submit the assignment. All material, assignments, and deadlines are subject to change with prior notice. It is your responsibility to stay in touch with your instructor and review the course site regularly to learn about changes to assignments or due dates.
Grading Scale
Assignment of letter grades is based on a percentage of points earned. The letter grade will correspond with the following percentages achieved. All course requirements must be completed before a grade is assigned.
| Letter Grade | Percentage |
|---|---|
| A | 100-90 |
| B | 89-80 |
| C | 79-70 |
| D | 69-60 |
| F | 59 and below |
Grading Scheme
Your grade in this course will be assessed based on the quality and completion of the work contained in each module, as well as two larger-value assignments: a write-up of your experience shadowing a medical interpreter, and an extended medical interview that you will record with a classmate.
| Course Component | Percent of course grade |
|---|---|
| Module 1 | 10% |
| Module 2 | 10% |
| Module 3 | 10% |
| Module 4 | 10% |
| Module 5 | 10% |
| Module 6 | 10% |
| Module 7 | 10% |
| Module 8 | 10% |
| Interpreter Shadowing | 10% |
| Medical Interview | 10% |
| Total | 100% |
Late or Missed Assignments
All assignments must be completed and turned in to finish the course. Unless you discuss a late assignment with your instructor prior to the assignment due date, your assignment will lose 20% each day it is late.
Students are required to complete 75% of the course material in order to receive credit for the course. If students fall more than two weeks behind, they cannot meet this requirement and will receive a withdrawal (W) for the course if this occurs within the first four weeks of the course. If this happens after the fourth week students will receive an F for the course.
Feedback
Please allow 1-3 days for feedback on assignments. Please review instructor feedback for assignments and assessments, this will help you reflect on what you have learned while receiving suggestions for improvement.
Doane University Policies
Accessibility Statement
In compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504, and the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990, professional disability specialists and support staff at Doane University facilitate a comprehensive range of academic support services and accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. Doane University staff coordinate student transitions from high schools and community colleges, conduct in-service training for faculty and staff, enable the resolution of accessibility issues, conduct community outreach, and facilitate collaboration among Doane University staff on disability policies, procedures, and accommodations.
Disability Services
Doane University’s Disability Services Office will provide guidance on accommodations and universal access. To request accommodations please complete the Self-Identification Form and visit the website for additional information.
Academic Support
Doane offers a range of academic support services for students. Visit the Academic Success Center for more information.
Title IX Requirements: Mandatory Reporting
At Doane, all university employees, including faculty, are considered Mandatory Reporters. As a Mandatory Reporter, I am required to report incidents of sexual misconduct and relationship violence to the Title IX Coordinator and, thus, cannot guarantee confidentiality. This means that if you tell me about an incident of sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and/or other forms of prohibited discrimination, I have to share the information with the University’s Title IX Coordinator. My report does not mean that you are officially reporting the incident. This process is in place to ensure you have access to and are able to receive the support and resources you need. For additional information, including confidential resources, please visit the Campus Advocacy, Prevention, and Education (CAPE) Project.
Instructional Technology Accessibility and Privacy Policies
If your course uses additional technology tools, information on the technology’s accessibility and privacy is available on our website.
Syllabus Disclaimer
The instructor and Doane University views the course syllabus as an educational contract between the instructor and students. Every effort will be made to avoid changing the course schedule but the possibility exists that unforeseen events will make syllabus changes necessary. The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the syllabus as deemed necessary. Students will be notified in a timely manner of any syllabus changes via email or in the course site Announcements. Please remember to check your Doane University email and the course site Announcements often.
Doane Syllabus Addendum
Each student is responsible for being aware of the policies, resources, and expectations as specified in the Doane Syllabus Addendum.
Course Summary:
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