Interview patients, take histories and manage emergencies in Spanish — clinical language built for doctors, nurses and paramedics.
Expert4.8 rating2 months33 lessons
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 1La consulta / The consultation5 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 2El cuerpo / Anatomy5 lessons
Body partsExternal anatomy.
Organs & systemsInternal anatomy.
Common conditionsNaming frequent illnesses.
SymptomsSigns and patient complaints.
Function & movementDescribing how the body works.
Module 3Examen y diagnóstico5 lessons
Physical examInstructing the patient.
Vital signsBlood pressure, pulse, temperature.
Tests & imagingOrdering investigations.
Explaining a diagnosisClear, lay-friendly terms.
Breaking bad newsSensitive communication.
Module 4Tratamiento / Treatment5 lessons
PrescriptionsDosage and frequency.
Explaining medicationUses and side effects.
ProceduresConsent and preparation.
Follow-upInstructions and warning signs.
ReferralsTo specialists and services.
Module 5Especialidades / Specialties5 lessons
EmergenciesUrgent triage language.
PaediatricsTalking with parents.
Women’s healthObstetrics and gynaecology.
Chronic diseaseDiabetes and hypertension.
Mental healthSensitive interviewing.
Module 6Documentación / Records4 lessons
Clinical notesWriting them in Spanish.
Discharge summariesInstructions to take home.
Consent formsExplaining and obtaining consent.
Insurance & adminNavigating the Spanish system.
Module 7Práctica clínica4 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
Nurse Kate D.
“I use this every shift. The consultation module is worth the price alone.”
Dr. Omar F.
“Precise, clinical and practical. Ignacio clearly works on the ward himself.”
Helena P.
“The breaking-bad-news lesson was handled with real sensitivity. Excellent.”
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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.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need clinical background?
Yes — this course assumes you are a healthcare professional or student and focuses on communication, not medicine.
What language level is required?
A strong B1/B2. The content is clinical and moves quickly through complex interactions.
Are regional differences covered?
Yes. The culture module addresses vocabulary and etiquette differences across Spanish-speaking regions.
