Spanish for Healthcare Workers
As a healthcare worker, being able to communicate with Spanish-speaking patients can dramatically improve care quality and patient outcomes.
How Berges Institute Helps Healthcare Workers:
- Build strong conversational Spanish through our grammar-based Graf Method
- Learn grammar rules first, then practice them in conversation
- Gain confidence communicating with Spanish-speaking patients and families
- Small group classes (3-8 students) with native Spanish-speaking instructors
- Flexible online classes that fit healthcare schedules
- Progress quickly through our structured curriculum
Frequently asked questions
We teach general conversational Spanish, not specialized medical vocabulary. However, once you have a strong foundation in Spanish grammar and conversation, you'll be able to learn medical terminology much more easily through specialized resources, on-the-job practice, or continuing education specific to your field.
Most students can handle basic conversations within 10-15 months of regular study. The exact timeline depends on your starting level, class frequency, and practice outside of class. Many healthcare professionals start with our intensive programs to accelerate their learning.
Yes, we offer multiple class times throughout the day and evening. Our online classes make it easier to fit Spanish learning into demanding healthcare schedules. If you miss a class, you can often make it up with another group at your level.
Absolutely. Being able to greet patients warmly, understand their basic concerns, ask simple questions, and provide reassurance in Spanish builds trust and improves care, even if you occasionally need to look up specific medical terms. Strong foundational Spanish is the first step toward medical Spanish fluency.
Reviews from our students
Iman
5.0
2019-07-09
I love this class so much. It is a beginners level class, but it taught you so much important information that made me feel comfortable having a basic conversation with other Spanish-speaking people. My instructor was amazing, so patient, and explained the material so well. I will be taking more levels!
Michael Rivera
5.0
2019-08-07
The pace was perfect and you get to start speaking Spanish right away!
Kate Rosenblum
5.0
2019-07-03
This was my first time ever taking Spanish and I loved it.
Anonymous
4.0
2019-10-02
Honestly I really loved this class. I loved my instructor. My only issue was that I thought there could have been more material. Our last 2 classes were basically review. Would have preferred using them for more material. Thank you.
Patrick Cavanaugh
5.0
2023-01-14
I enjoyed the book, overall content, and flexibility of class times.
Yara
5.0
2019-09-03
Great course, visual teacher, just right for entry-lever Spanish speakers.
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