The increasing Spanish-speaking population and the healthcare industry are two constants in the Texas economy.  For health care employees, the ability to communicate with Spanish-speaking clients on a basic level enables a more comfortable and efficient exchange of information. 
          
A Health Care Spanish and Cultural Awareness class will be offered by Lone Star College- North Harris Continuing Education program, on Tuesday evenings, July 7 through Aug. 4, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Cost for the course is $126 and qualifies for 2 CEUs. The classes are designed for health care employees who want to develop practical Spanish communication skills appropriate for use within a hospital or a physician’s office. Students will learn medical terminology, greetings, common expressions, commands and phrases through Spanish for Nursing by Command Spanish, Inc.
          
For more information, call 281.618.5602.
 
Lone Star College-North Harris is located at 2700 W.W. Thorne Drive, one-half mile south of FM 1960 E, between Aldine-Westfield and Hardy Roads. For more information about the college, call 281.618.5400 or visit: northharris.lonestar.edu.
 
Lone Star College System consists of five colleges, including CyFair, Kingwood, Montgomery, North Harris, and Tomball, six centers and Lone Star College-University Center. It is the largest college system in the Houston area, and third largest community college district in Texas. To learn more, visit LoneStar.edu.
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