Medical Spanish for Audiologists

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The Medical Spanish for Audiologists project was developed to help audiologists communicate more effectively with Spanish-speaking patients and families. Funded by an ASHA Grant on Multicultural Activities, the project implemented an eight-week virtual curriculum in fall 2025 for recent AuD graduates with at least fair Spanish proficiency. The curriculum combined prerecorded lessons, live group practice, self-directed assignments, and simulated clinical encounters with Spanish-speaking standardized patients. Five participants completed the curriculum and outcome assessments. Preliminary findings showed improvements in clinically relevant Spanish skills, particularly vocabulary and communication. Participants also reported increased confidence, improved use of audiology-specific terminology, and greater readiness to conduct clinical encounters in Spanish. They valued the realistic practice opportunities, individualized feedback, and practical learning materials. Future plans include refining the curriculum based on participant feedback, evaluating it with larger cohorts, and expanding access to Medical Spanish training in audiology education.

For More Information

Visit www.audiologyenespanol.com or contact Laura Coco at lcoco@sdsu.edu.

This initiative was submitted on November 2, 2026.