Introductory Spanish for the Rehabilitation Professional

Andrew Morgan, PT, DPT, MBA, COS-C

Online Course

Includes all course content in digital format

Prerequisites Required
2 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education

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Description

The 2016 census reported that roughly 53 million people in the United States speak Spanish, and of those, roughly 16.2 million individuals report limited English proficiency.These patients, those with limited-English proficiency, are among the highest risk for medical errors due to an inability to communicate past medical history and current problems to providers. This course will provide easy to use vocabulary and terminology allowing therapists to complete a basic therapy evaluation and basic therapy treatments using Spanish.

Highlights

  • Immediately apply course material to communicate with Spanish-speaking patients in their preferred language
  • Practical and relevant vocabulary presented in an approachable and usable manner

Learning Objectives

  1. Interpret Spanish to English History and Physical (H&P) and pain analysis during evaluation.
  2. Interpret Spanish to English basic anatomy and phrases to facilitate treatment.

Course Content

Introductory Spanish for the Rehabilitation Professional
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Module
  1. Basic Grammar, Vocabulary, and Anatomy
    1. Introduction and review of demographic data of Spanish- speaking individuals in the United States
    2. Spanish vocabulary, pronunciation, and verb conjugation
    3. Spanish anatomy
  2. Evaluation and Treatment in Spanish
    1. Taking a medical history
    2. Conducting an assessment
    3. Treating a patient
Andrew Morgan, PT, DPT, MBA, COS-C is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with over 18 years of clinical experience. Andrew has worked with patients in all clinical settings, but the majority of his experience is in the home health setting. Andrew is currently the Director of Therapy Service and Alternate Administrator with a 6-location home health company based in San Antonio, TX. Andrew is an energetic and interactive speaker who is constantly reviewing and refining best practice guidelines as current research dictates. He earned his Master and Doctor of Physical Therapy from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Andrew is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Texas Physical Therapy Association, as well as the home health section. He enjoys cooking and triathlons.

DISCLOSURES

FINANCIAL: Andrew Morgan is compensated by Summit as an instructor and by Optum Healthcare as the Director of Therapy Service and Alternate Administrator.

NONFINANCIAL: Andrew Morgan is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Texas Physical Therapy Association, as well as the home health section.

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