Command Spanish: Survival Spanish for Paramedics and EMTs

Purpose

This program is designed for non-Spanish-speaking paramedics and EMTs to use Spanish language commands and phrases that will enable them to assist Spanish-speaking persons in emergency situations.  Emphasis is placed on concise Spanish to determine the patient’s chief complaint, extent of injury or nature of illness, as well as explain procedures and treatment.  There are two levels of treatment addressed in the book—basic and intermediate.
No prior knowledge of Spanish necessary for either level.

Objectives

With Spanish for Paramedics and EMTs, you will be able to do the following (and more) in Spanish:

1. render immediate emergency aid
2. engage in triage protocol
3. make a physical assessment of a patient
4. issue controlling phrases and commands
5. obtain pertinent information
6. calm victims and their families
7. explain treatment being performed
8. determine patient’s chief complaint
9. facilitate transport of injured

Intended Audience

This program is intended for paramedics, EMTs, uniformed patrol officers, rescue squads, firefighters, air medical pilots, and nurses.

Participants will receive: 

A 58 page manual and 2 audio CDs containing over 300 Spanish phrases, commands, and questions that are necessary for non-Spanish-speaking paramedics and EMTs to manage emergency situations involving Spanish-speakers.

Schedule

Course #	Day	Date	Time	Location
CDV 180	Tuesday	6/5-7/24	6-8 p.m.	SC 209

Cost

$125.00 per participant (includes the cost of materials).

Registration

To register for this course call C & CD registration at 636-922-8233.  Deadline for registration is May 21, 2007.

For more information please call 636-922-8474 or visit us at www.stchas.edu/workforcedevelopment.