Learn Medical Spanish for Real Patient Communication
Speak confidently with Spanish-speaking patients through real clinical scenarios — not just vocabulary.
The Communication Gap in Modern Medicine
Relying on physical translators or digital apps creates a barrier between you and your patient. Medical care isn't just about words; it's about trust, nuance, and immediate understanding.
Struggling with fragmented patient histories.
Missing critical cultural nuances in diagnosis.
Wait times for over-the-phone interpreters.
Our Clinical Solution
We move beyond "Duo" apps. Our program trains you for the full patient journey.
Intake & Triage
Gather accurate histories without hesitation.
Physical Examination
Give clear directions and explain procedures.
Diagnosis & Treatment
Discuss care plans and medication scripts effectively.
Designed for the Clinical Environment
Your time is valuable. We focus on what matters in the hospital halls.
Real clinical scenarios
Forget "The cat is on the table." Learn how to ask "Where exactly is the pain radiating?" and "How long has the fever persisted?" through structured patient encounters.
Confidence from week 1
Start using immediate triage phrases in your very first shift. Immediate ROI for your clinical practice.
Accents of world Spanish
Work with voices from different Spanish accents: Caribbean, Mexico, Southern Cone, Spain — so you understand any patient.
Fictional exams & cases
Full simulations with fictional exams and cases from all medical areas: cardiology, emergency, pediatrics, gynecology and more.
Healthcare pros only
Learn alongside MDs, RNs, PAs, and Med Students who speak your clinical language.
The cultural factor in medical Spanish
Speaking the language isn't the same as understanding your patient. Culture changes how pain gets described, who makes medical decisions, and how much trust it takes for a patient to speak honestly with you.
Familia en la consulta
In many Spanish-speaking cultures, medical decisions are made as a family. You learn to bring a family member into the conversation without losing the patient as the center of it.
Cómo se describe el dolor
"It hurts a little" can mean very different things depending on the patient's cultural background. You learn to ask the right follow-up questions so you neither under- nor over-estimate a symptom.
Confianza antes que información
A patient who doesn't trust you won't tell you everything. You practice the tone, formality, and small courtesies that make a Spanish-speaking patient feel truly heard.
One symptom, six different names
Your patient doesn't speak "neutral Spanish" — they speak the Spanish of their own country. That's why you practice with the real accents and regional vocabulary of Latin America and Spain, not a single generic variant.
"Me late que...", "popó", "chamba" — everyday expressions that shape how a patient describes symptoms and daily routine.
Fast pace, dropped consonants, and expressions like "estoy jinchao/a" (swollen) — key to not losing important clinical information.
Formality and frequent diminutives ("un dolorcito" / "a little pain") that can make a symptom sound milder than it actually is.
Voseo ("¿vos tenés dolor?" / "do you have pain?") and over-the-counter medication vocabulary that differs from the rest of the region.
Vosotros, "vale", and medication and healthcare-system terms unique to Spain — quite different from Latin America.
Understanding the right accent isn't a nice-to-have — it's patient safety.
What apps and generic courses don't give you
Apps y cursos genéricos
- Listas de vocabulario sin contexto clínico
- Un solo acento "neutro"
- Nada de terminología por especialidad
- Sin retroalimentación de una persona real
- Cero preparación para el CCLA
- No enseñan el factor cultural
- Vocabulario estático, sin música ni videos en contexto
Spanish for Health
- Encuentros clínicos completos y realistas
- Acentos de México, Caribe, Andes, Cono Sur y España
- 13 rutas por especialidad médica
- Tu propia profesora, clase a clase
- Programa dedicado de preparación CCLA
- Competencia cultural integrada en cada clase
- Vocabulario interactivo y diverso, gratuito, con música y videos en contexto
Program Curriculum
A structured clinical path designed to fit into a busy clinician's schedule.
01
Reception & Triage
Master the initial patient encounter, greetings, and chief complaint gathering.
- • Pain scales
- • Vital sign discussion
- • Emergency intake
02
Medical History
Language for gathering complete patient histories.
- • Personal background
- • Allergies & medication
- • Family medical history
03
Physical Examination
Give clear directions and explain procedures.
- • Diagnostic commands
- • Explaining sensations
- • Anatomy vocabulary
04
Systems Review
Deep dives into major system symptoms.
- • Chronic condition history
- • Symptom frequency
- • Specialties: cardiology, emergency, pediatrics, gynecology…
05
Diagnosis & Explanation
Explain findings and obtain informed consent.
- • Communicating diagnoses
- • Explaining procedures
- • Informed consent
06
Treatment & Follow-up
Explain prescriptions, follow-ups, and preventative care.
- • Medication dosing
- • Lifestyle recommendations
- • Follow-up appointments
Reviews
What healthcare professionals who have studied with us have to say.
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Resources
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Levels & Specialties
Explore the full curriculum by general level and medical specialty. Each module includes grammar, vocabulary and clinical simulation topics.
¿No sabes por dónde empezar?
Diagnostic class to assess your level: we evaluate your medical Spanish and recommend the right program for you.
14-day, zero-cost guarantee
If in your first two weeks you feel it's not for you, we refund 100% of your payment. No questions asked, no fine print.
Each level consists of 12 classes (4 weeks). Includes clinical, grammar and vocabulary curriculum.
Monthly course · 12 classes · 4 weeks
You're not paying for hours of class: you're paying to confidently take a complete patient history in Spanish.
~$44 per class · 12 classes
Small cohorts with guided practice
$45 per class · 12 classes
Fully personalized, flexible scheduling
per hour · no commitment
Great to try before committing
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GENERAL MEDICAL SPANISH
Intermediate 1 · 12 clases · 4 semanas
clinical_notesTemas clínicos
- ▸Saludos y presentación en la consulta
- ▸Motivo de consulta y síntomas básicos
- ▸Signos vitales y escalas de dolor
- ▸Instrucciones básicas para examen físico
- ▸Triaje y recepción de urgencias
- ▶Sim: first consultation, taking vital signs
menu_bookGramática
- ▸Presente indicativo (verbos irregulares frecuentes)
- ▸Verbos doler / tener / llevar + tiempo
- ▸Preguntas directas e indirectas
- ▸Ser vs. estar en contexto clínico
- ▸Imperativo informal para instrucciones
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- ▸Anatomía básica: cabeza, tórax, abdomen, extremidades
- ▸Síntomas fundamentales: dolor, fiebre, náuseas, mareo
- ▸Descriptores de dolor: agudo, sordo, pulsátil, irradiado
- ▸Frases de triaje y urgencia
Book & Pay Your Class
Choose the day and time that works best for you and complete your payment in one place. You'll receive confirmation and the session link by email.
Registration & Info Appointment
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Schedule Your Appointment
Choose your teacher and book your class in her calendar.
Edna Acosta Rodríguez
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Catalina Ospina Higuera
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Pick Your Time
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Email Confirmation
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Pay Your Class
Choose your teacher and pay: Edna by messaging her on WhatsApp, and Catalina with the Wise QR code or link.
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The Clinical Minds Behind Your Learning Journey.
Bridge the communication gap with medical Spanish taught by practicing educators who understand the nuances of the exam room.
Meet Your Faculty
Profesora Edna Acosta
Spanish language educator and researcher with over ten years of international experience teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language (SFL/ELE). Her academic trajectory spans Latin America, Europe, and Asia, with a strong background in curriculum design, applied linguistics, and Spanish for Specific Purposes. She specialises in Medical Spanish for healthcare professionals, having worked as a Research Lecturer in Spanish for Medical Purposes at Universidad de Anáhuac (Mexico) in partnership with the University of Nebraska Medical Center, where she designed curricula focused on doctor-patient interaction, medical terminology, and intercultural communication in clinical settings. She is a certified DELE Examiner (Instituto Cervantes, Code: 913704).
She has taught at American Straight A Academy (ASAA), a virtual K-12 institution with offices in Beijing and Guangzhou, China. She also taught Spanish and English at Istinye University (Istanbul) and Spanish, translation, and Latin American literature and culture at Aydın University (Istanbul).
Academic Background
MA in Comparative Literature (UCA, Argentina) · Specialisation in Teaching ELE (Universidad de Buenos Aires) · BA in Education, Spanish & Humanities (Universidad Distrital, Colombia) · DELE Examiner, Instituto Cervantes
Languages
Spanish (native) · English (C1) · Turkish (advanced) · Dutch (intermediate) · Levantine Arabic (basic)
Profesora Catalina Ospina Higuera
Catalina is a certified Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE) teacher through Rey Juan Carlos University and INESEM in Spain, with nine years of experience teaching Spanish abroad. She specialises in medical Spanish for specific purposes and DELE exam preparation. At Universidad Anáhuac in Mexico, working in partnership with the University of Nebraska Medical Center, she delivered clinical Spanish instruction aligned with the CEFR, covering medical terminology and culturally competent communication strategies. She currently teaches corporate Spanish for specific purposes at Voxy, working with students in Brazil and Italy, and is completing a Master's degree in Education.
Certifications
Certification as DELE Examiner, levels A1-A2, B1-B2, C1-C2 and A1E-A2E/B1E (Instituto Cervantes). Oral examiner and rater for the A1E, A2E/B1E and C1 exam sessions at Instituto Cervantes Istanbul, May 2026 · Training for Teachers of Spanish as a Foreign Language, Universidad de Salamanca, June 2023 · MYP Language Acquisition, International Baccalaureate (IBO), Netherlands, October-November 2022 · Making the PYP Happen: Implementing Agency, International Baccalaureate (IBO), Netherlands, September 2022 · Human Pedagogy, SENA, Colombia, July 2020 · Induction to Pedagogical Processes, SENA, Colombia, June-July 2020 · University Expert Course: Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE), Rey Juan Carlos University and INESEM, Spain, April-June 2017 · Master's in Education, UNAD, in progress
Languages
Spanish (native) · English (C1) · Turkish (A1)
Ongoing training & research
Conferences, certifications and presentations where Edna and Catalina keep training to teach medical Spanish better.
Our Mission
"Learn Medical Spanish through real clinical scenarios — not just vocabulary."
Contextual Mastery
We believe fluency happens at the intersection of medical knowledge and linguistic precision. Our curriculum is built around the patient interview, physical exam, and discharge instructions.
Spanish with purpose.
Communicate health.
Spanish for Health is a specialized online language school dedicated to helping healthcare professionals communicate confidently with Spanish-speaking patients.
We provide high-quality, practical Spanish training tailored to the real-world needs of doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, psychologists, physiotherapists, paramedics, medical students, and other healthcare providers.
"Our courses go beyond grammar and vocabulary."
Authentic clinical scenarios · Medical terminology · Patient-centered communication · Cultural competence.
What We Offer
Medical Spanish for healthcare professionals
Spanish for nurses, physicians, dentists, and allied health
Clinical communication and patient interaction
Healthcare-specific vocabulary and terminology
Cultural competence in medical settings
Live online lessons with expert instructors
Personalized learning pathways for every profession and proficiency level
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To bridge language barriers in healthcare by empowering professionals with the Spanish skills they need to provide more inclusive, accurate, and compassionate care.
Communicate with confidence. Care without borders.
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