Programs
Pharmacy and The Latino Culture
Date: December 01, 2008 — November 30, 2011
Description
The Latino Culture
Is it possible to be Latino but not Hispanic? Is it possible to be Hispanic but not Latino? Learn how these terms differ and discover some of the reasons behind the cultural differences you observe between your Latino patients and your non-Latino patients. Have you ever wondered why Latino patients sometimes use two last names? Which one is most important? How do you file them? Learn the system and significance of Hispanic names in this course. Finally, test your knowledge of the growth trends of the Hispanic segment of our U.S. population. Cross-cultural understanding is the overarching goal of this interactive course.
Introduction to Pharmacy Spanish
Did you know that 47% of Spanish-speaking patients have at one time taken the wrong dosage because they had trouble translating the instructions for use? Learn valuable Spanish phrases for your profession such as prescription drop-off and pick-up and problems with filling prescriptions. Also, enhance your confidence in using these phrases by watching our video on the seven most common Spanish pronunciation errors made by English speakers. You'll also receive a crash course in how to pronounce Spanish vowels, the most important sounds to pronounce accurately. This program is multi-media and interactive with practice activities for you after each topic. Not only will you be able to communicate better with your Hispanic patients, but you will also learn their general consumer habits to see how easy it is to have a mutually beneficial relationship with them.
This series of activities will introduce you to the Latino culture as well simple Spanish to help you communicate effectively with Hispanic patients in the pharmacy setting.
The program offers up to 3 hours continuing education credit. Each module provides an online presentation with active learning exercises and provides 1.5 hours credit upon completion of the post-test and evaluation.
PLUS! To more fully develop your Spanish-speaking skills in the pharmacy setting, check out the 12 credit hour course titled Pharmacy Spanish.
Courses Offered
| Course | Pricing | Contact Hours/CEUs |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist-Introduction to Pharmacy Spanish(details) | $15.00 | 1.5/0.15 |
| Pharmacist-The Latino Culture(details) | $15.00 | 1.5/0.15 |
| Technician-Introduction to Pharmacy Spanish(details) | $10.00 | 1.5/0.15 |
| Technician-The Latino Culture(details) | $10.00 | 1.5/0.15 |