Train to Advance Your Skills in the Medical Field
Anyone who has had to navigate health care for a loved one has wished there was someone to guide them through. Do you want to be that person? Perhaps you already work in the medical field and want to increase your Spanish language skills? There are two great new offerings at the respected Medical Academy at Castro Valley Adult & Career Education (CVACE). Start the new year by gaining new skills!
Health Navigators help patients and families navigate the complexities of the healthcare system. They are also called Patient Navigators, Patient Care Coordinators and Patient Advocates. The course is completely online with live interactive lectures from Ms. Shelli Sherman, an experienced health careers instructor. You will gain the knowledge you need to guide people about health insurance and navigate inpatient/outpatient healthcare. Additionally, you will receive training on coaching diverse patients around health literacy and chronic disease prevention including basic medical terminology. You could really make a difference for families during a stressful time. The course runs online Monday and Wednesdays from 9-12:30pm and the cost is $695.
If you are already working with patients or want to, you may be motivated to learn Spanish specifically for the healthcare professional. This course will be taught by a native speaker, Antonio Acosta, who also teaches Spanish at Castro Valley High School. The one month class is two nights a week, in person at CVACE. It will cover Spanish vocabulary specific to the medical profession including medical terminology in the diagnosis and treatment of specific illnesses as well as general communication in a healthcare setting.. It would be a great course for caregivers as well as medical office staff. The cost is $165.
The world needs more caring and trained people in the medical field and you can make a difference. These vocational training programs, offer the value and the security of being part of a public school and accredited school district. To sign up for one of these courses or to view all our Medical Academy offerings visit www.cvadult.org or call (510) 886-1000.