This certificate is open to both current students and those within the community who wish to effectively communicate in Spanish in health-related situations both in the U.S. and abroad. It embodies Regis’ mission to provide opportunities for students to become engaged and global citizens. An advanced competency in Spanish is required.

The certificate in Spanish for Health Sciences is designed to help learners become proficient speakers of Spanish in healthcare settings. It is an excellent complement for careers in the health professions where communicative and cultural competence in Spanish is now a necessity. The program is open to current students and those beyond the Regis community who wish to effectively communicate in Spanish in health-related situations in the U.S. and abroad.

This program embodies Regis’ mission to provide opportunities for students to become engaged and global citizens.

Why Pursue this Certificate at Regis?

  • This program provides an opportunity for students to gain a credential that is in demand in the health professions today.
  • Engage in interdisciplinary education
  • Benefit from social and cultural awareness in the spirit of global education
  • Maintain a commitment to experiential learning outside of the classroom

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the certificate program students will demonstrate:

  • Advanced proficiency in the spoken Spanish language in a variety of healthcare settings
  • Advanced proficiency in understanding of Spanish in a variety of healthcare settings
  • Advanced proficiency in written Spanish in a variety of healthcare settings
  • Social and cultural awareness appropriate to a variety of healthcare settings
The knowledge and abilities I acquired from this experience will help me as a future nurse to deliver care that is sensitive to cultural differences. Furthermore, I will be aware of how various cultural aspects influence the care we provide for these patients.
Judith Castel .24, Nursing

Experiential Learning

Students enrolled in this program have pursued the experiential learning component with the below organizations:

  • BIDMC Urgent Care/Med/Surg
  • Lawrence General Hospital
  • Metro West Free Medical Clinic
  • Nuevo Dia Adult Day Health Center
  • Tufts Medicine Family Practice

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