Medical
Medical Spanish for Pros
Interview patients, take histories and manage emergencies in Spanish — clinical language built for doctors, nurses and paramedics.
About the Course
Medical Spanish for Pros is written for practising clinicians. It moves beyond vocabulary lists into the real communication of care: taking a history, explaining a diagnosis in plain language, obtaining consent and managing the pressure of an emergency — all with cultural sensitivity.
What you’ll learn
- Conduct a full patient interview and history in Spanish.
- Describe anatomy, symptoms and pain accurately.
- Explain diagnoses and treatment in plain, reassuring language.
- Give medication and discharge instructions clearly.
- Communicate under pressure in emergency scenarios.
- Obtain informed consent and handle sensitive topics.
- Work respectfully across cultural and regional differences.
Course program
7 modules · 33 lessons
Module 1 La consulta / The consultation
5 lessons- Greeting patientsBuilding rapport from the start.
- Taking a historyAsking about symptoms.
- Pain vocabularyDescribing and locating pain.
- Duration & frequencyHow long and how often.
- Reassuring the patientEmpathetic, calming language.
Module 2 El cuerpo / Anatomy
5 lessons- Body partsExternal anatomy.
- Organs & systemsInternal anatomy.
- Common conditionsNaming frequent illnesses.
- SymptomsSigns and patient complaints.
- Function & movementDescribing how the body works.
Module 3 Examen y diagnóstico
5 lessons- Physical examInstructing the patient.
- Vital signsBlood pressure, pulse, temperature.
- Tests & imagingOrdering investigations.
- Explaining a diagnosisClear, lay-friendly terms.
- Breaking bad newsSensitive communication.
Module 4 Tratamiento / Treatment
5 lessons- PrescriptionsDosage and frequency.
- Explaining medicationUses and side effects.
- ProceduresConsent and preparation.
- Follow-upInstructions and warning signs.
- ReferralsTo specialists and services.
Module 5 Especialidades / Specialties
5 lessons- EmergenciesUrgent triage language.
- PaediatricsTalking with parents.
- Women’s healthObstetrics and gynaecology.
- Chronic diseaseDiabetes and hypertension.
- Mental healthSensitive interviewing.
Module 6 Documentación / Records
4 lessons- Clinical notesWriting them in Spanish.
- Discharge summariesInstructions to take home.
- Consent formsExplaining and obtaining consent.
- Insurance & adminNavigating the Spanish system.
Module 7 Práctica clínica
4 lessons- RoleplayA full patient consultation.
- Telephone triageRemote assessment.
- Team communicationNurses and colleagues.
- Case simulationRecorded with feedback.
Your teacher
Dr. Ignacio Vega Ramos
Physician and medical-Spanish instructor for healthcare teams
Ignacio is a practising physician who trains healthcare teams to communicate with Spanish-speaking patients. He blends real clinical scenarios with precise medical vocabulary, so you learn language you can use on shift tomorrow. His calm, patient-centred approach models exactly the bedside manner he teaches.
Student reviews
★★★★★“I use this every shift. The consultation module is worth the price alone.”
★★★★★“Precise, clinical and practical. Ignacio clearly works on the ward himself.”
★★★★★“The breaking-bad-news lesson was handled with real sensitivity. Excellent.”
Who is this for
- Doctors, nurses and paramedics with Spanish-speaking patients.
- Healthcare professionals relocating to a Spanish-speaking country.
- Medical and nursing students preparing for clinical placements.
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