Health Care Immersion Trip

July 22-29, 2008


Learning Objectives 

Be able to confidently greet Latinos

Ask questions that pertain to the health of the patient

Demonstrate the application of Spanish with an emphasis on simple conversations built around common verbs

Participate in situational dialogues that would likely occur with a Spanish speaking patient

Identify specific medical/dental terminology related to healthcare

Perform pain assessment in Spanish

Learn key phrases related to taking vital signs, prescribing medication or dental hygiene

Perform a physical or oral exam in Spanish

 Learning Activities

 40 hours of directed self-study

10 hours of classroom Spanish in Mexico

30 hours of clinic work in the towns and villages around Tampico

(call for more details 913.706.6766)

Testimonials from July 2007

tampico, mexico

Kendra Roller, Second Year Pharmacy Student 

University of Tennessee Health Science Center

"This trip was an amazing experience. The time spent here brings you back to the real reason you chose to become a health care professional, and that is to help those in need. Learning Spanish through this outlet was great and I recommend this trip to anyone who is ready for an experience that will last a lifetime."

Phuong Quach: University of Tennessee, College of Pharmacy, 2nd year

"I was so immersed in the culture that I caught myself thinking in Spanish! ...this experience has definitely enhance my capability to interact with my Spanish speaking patients in the pharmacy."

Lanly Pham: Master of Nursing in Geriatrics,

San Diego University

"The Tampico trip was great. My goal is being able to communitcate with Latino patients in Spanish and my passion is helping the poor."