Question 1

Who is this course for?

Accepted Answer

This course is designed for healthcare professionals seeking CME credits, medical residents, healthcare students, and anyone in the medical field who wants to improve their Spanish communication skills with patients. Whether you're a physician, nurse, medical assistant, or healthcare administrator, our courses provide practical language training tailored to clinical settings.

Question 2

How do I get started with the course?

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After signing up and logging in, you'll be taken to your dashboard. From there, you can choose between the Medical Spanish CME course or Grammar Foundations course. Click "Continue Medical Course" or "Continue Grammar Course" to begin learning.

Question 3

What's the difference between Medical Spanish CME and Grammar Foundations?

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Medical Spanish CME focuses on practical medical vocabulary and scenarios used in clinical settings (26 modules, 19.5 CME credits). Grammar Foundations builds beginner to intermediate Spanish with medical context, and can also help conversational speakers strengthen grammar accuracy (25 modules, 18.75 CME credits). Both courses are AAFP accredited.

Question 4

Do I need any prerequisites?

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No prerequisites are required. The self-paced program is designed for Beginner to Intermediate Medical Spanish, including clinicians starting from the basics and those who already know some Spanish but want stronger clinical vocabulary, grammar and confidence.

Question 5

I already speak Spanish fluently. Is this course right for me?

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Question 6

Who developed these courses?

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These courses were developed by the team behind Medical Electives Peru, an organization with extensive experience in medical Spanish education. Medical Electives Peru also offers CME-accredited medical Spanish immersion programs in Peru.

Question 7

How do I navigate the platform?

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Your dashboard has three tabs: Overview (your modules and progress), Bookmarks (saved content) and Certificates. The menu at the top gives quick access to courses, case studies, the Daily Challenge and Account Settings, where you will find your Study Time report, notification preferences and account options.

Question 8

How many CME credits can I earn?

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You can earn up to 38.25 CME credits total: 19.5 credits from the Medical Spanish CME course (26 modules) and 18.75 credits from the Grammar Foundations course (25 modules). Each module awards 0.75 CME credits immediately upon completion — you earn credits as you go, with no need to finish the entire course first.

Question 9

Is this course AAFP accredited?

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Yes! Both the Medical Spanish CME course and Grammar Foundations course are accredited by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) for continuing medical education. These are AAFP Prescribed credits, which are equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Question 10

How do I claim my CME credits?

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You earn 0.75 CME credits immediately each time you complete a module — no need to finish the entire course first. Your progress is automatically tracked as you go.

A digital certificate is automatically issued once all required modules are completed (26 for Medical Spanish CME, 25 for Grammar Foundations). AAFP requires that physicians claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation, so you may claim credit for whatever portion of the course you have completed.

Your certificate includes the AAFP activity number, a secure verification link, and can be uploaded to credentialing organizations or added to your LinkedIn profile.

Question 11

When will I receive my certificate?

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Your digital certificate is automatically emailed to you immediately upon completing all required modules (26 for Medical Spanish CME, 25 for Grammar Foundations). The certificate is professionally formatted and LinkedIn-ready, includes a unique verification link to prove authenticity, and can be viewed in your dashboard. If you need another copy, you can resend it from your dashboard at any time.

Question 12

Are CME credits accepted by other organizations?

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Yes! AAFP Prescribed credits are equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, which are widely recognized by medical licensing boards and credentialing organizations across the United States. However, acceptance may vary by institution, so please check with your specific credentialing body to confirm.

Question 13

How many modules are in each course?

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The Medical Spanish CME course contains 26 modules covering clinical specialties. The Grammar Foundations course contains 25 modules progressing from beginner to intermediate, with an approximate CEFR range of A1–B1. The Complete Bundle also includes podcast case studies (launching soon), with new episodes every two weeks once the series is released.

Question 14

What topics are covered?

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Medical Spanish CME covers: Emergency Medicine, Cardiology, Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Mental Health, and more. Grammar Foundations covers: verb conjugations, tenses, pronouns, prepositions, and sentence structure—all with medical context.

Question 15

How long does it take to complete?

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Course completion time varies by learning pace. On average, each module takes 45 minutes to complete. The full Medical Spanish CME course takes approximately 20-25 hours, and Grammar Foundations takes 18-22 hours.

Question 16

How do I access case studies?

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Case studies are included with the Complete Bundle. The series is launching soon; once released, Bundle students will find it in the "Case Studies" section from the menu. Each one is a realistic clinical conversation with vocabulary, practice and a quiz, and new episodes are added every two weeks.

Question 17

What's included in each module?

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Each module includes: learning objectives, vocabulary with audio pronunciation, interactive dialogues, grammar explanations, practice exercises, quizzes, and downloadable study materials (PDFs).

Question 18

How does the text-to-speech audio work?

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Vocabulary and dialogues use natural-sounding Latin American regional Spanish voices. Click the speaker icon next to any vocabulary word or dialogue line to hear it. Audio is saved for fast playback.

Question 19

How do I practice pronunciation?

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Listen to any word or phrase with the speaker icon, then use the pronunciation practice to say it yourself. The site listens to your Spanish and gives you instant feedback on how closely it matched.

Question 20

What is Medical Roleplay?

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Medical Roleplay lets you practice conversations with a simulated patient. Choose a scenario (e.g., chest pain, abdominal pain) and a difficulty level, then interview the patient in Spanish by speaking or typing. Spoken practice is available for up to 20 minutes per day.

Question 21

How do I bookmark content?

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Click the bookmark icon (🔖) on any vocabulary card, dialogue, or grammar rule to save it. Access all your bookmarks from the Bookmarks tab on your dashboard for quick review.

Question 22

Can I download study materials?

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Yes! Each module has a "Download PDF" button to save vocabulary lists and grammar rules for offline study. You can also download all resources at once from the module page.

Question 23

What pricing options are available?

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Courses are a one-time purchase: Medical Spanish CME is $280, Grammar Foundations is $220, and the Complete Bundle (both courses, saving $110) is $390. There are no subscription or renewal fees. Institutional licensing is also available for healthcare organizations.

Question 24

Can I get a refund?

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Yes! We offer a full refund within 14 days of purchase, provided you have not completed more than 20% of the course. Please note that no course certificates will be provided if you request a refund. Please contact our support team to request a refund within this timeframe.

Question 25

How long do I have access to the course?

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You keep access to the course materials from a single one-time payment, including updates and new content added during your access period. There is no subscription and no renewal fee.

Question 26

Is this a subscription or one-time purchase?

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It's a one-time purchase. You pay once and keep access to the course materials and updates, with no subscription, no recurring charges, and no renewal fees.

Question 27

How does your pricing compare with subscription-based courses?

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Many CME platforms charge a recurring subscription or an annual renewal fee, and access typically expires when the term ends. Our courses work differently: you make a single one-time payment — $280 for Medical Spanish CME, $220 for Grammar Foundations, or $390 for the Complete Bundle — and you keep access to the materials and updates with no subscription, no recurring charges, and no renewal fees.

Question 28

Can I share my account?

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No, accounts are for individual use only. Sharing accounts violates our terms of service and may result in account suspension. Contact us for institutional multi-user licensing options.

Question 29

How do I turn announcements on or off?

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Open Account Settings and choose the Notifications tab. Use the switch to turn occasional announcements and course updates on or off.

Question 30

How do I delete my account?

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Open Account Settings and choose the Account tab. Deleting your account is permanent: your progress and study records are removed, and course purchases cannot be restored or refunded afterwards. Download any certificates you need first.

Question 31

What name will appear on my credit card statement?

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Charges will appear as "Med-edu Peru Ltd" on your credit card or bank statement. This is our parent company that processes payments for Medical Spanish CME.

Question 32

How is my progress tracked?

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Progress is automatically tracked as you complete modules, quizzes, and exercises. See your completed modules and course progress on the dashboard Overview tab, and your study time in the Study Time report in Account Settings.

Question 33

Can I reset my progress?

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Yes, but this action is permanent. From your dashboard, look for the "Reset Progress" button in the settings section. This will delete all completed modules, quiz scores, and learning session data.

Question 34

What is the Daily Challenge?

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The Daily Challenge is a short set of questions drawn from course material, with a new set every day. You get instant feedback on each answer. Open it from the menu at the top of the site.

Question 35

How do I see my progress and study time?

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Your dashboard Overview tab shows the modules you have completed and your progress through each course. For time spent learning, open Account Settings and choose the Study Time tab, which shows your total hours, days studied, daily average and a day-by-day breakdown.

Question 36

Can I get documentation of my study time for employer reimbursement?

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Yes! The platform tracks your study sessions with timestamps and duration. You can view a detailed Study Time Report in your settings, showing daily hours studied with start/end times. A downloadable PDF report is available for employer reimbursement submissions, professional development records, or salary justification—perfect for documenting intensive study days.

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