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Spanish for Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

This course is designed to introduce Emergency Medical Services responders to Spanish phrases and terms that are commonly used in the initial assessment of illnesses and injuries, enabling them to communicate more effectively with Spanish-speaking individuals.

This course has been approved by the State EMS agency for CEU renewal credit.

 
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ROCE Course: ROCE 8605- Click for Syllabus


LENGTH OF COURSE: March 9 - May 26, 2009

REQUIRED TEXT:
Title: Rapid Rescue Spanish
Author: Paul Maxwell
Copyright 2006, Mosby/Jems Publisher
ISBN: 0323042058 or ISBN-13: 9780323042055
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COST: $120

REGISTRATION ENDS: March 6, 2009

PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Cash, Credit Card (MC or Visa), Check, or Money Order

CEU'S AWARDED: 1.5 or 15 contact hours

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WHAT?

This course is designed to introduce Emergency Medical Services responders to Spanish phrases and terms that are commonly used in the initial assessment of illnesses and injuries, enabling them to communicate more effectively with Spanish-speaking individuals.

WHO?

Emergency Medical Services Personnel, First Responders, Emergency Room Nurses and Physicians

WHERE?

One may take this course in the privacy of their home or at work.  You will need the following:  Computer with internet access, have and be able to use at least Microsoft Word ‘98, and comfortable navigating the Web and email usage.

WHY?

According to the data projections provided by the Tennessee Department of Health, Office of Health Statistics, the Hispanic population in Tennessee will reach 228,886 by 2010.  With the Hispanic population nearly doubling since the 2000 census, it is essential to train emergency medical services personnel to communicate effectively and efficiently with this population.
Currently, there is no online offering of this type for the audience specified.

 

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