American Sign Language class full. Free Spanish course still open

The American Sign Language (ASL) classes scheduled for May and June are now closed for registration due to high demand. A number of seats for two conversational Spanish courses for specific groups of employees remain open. The courses emphasize basic language comprehension—not medical interpretation—to help improve the patient experience.

Based on the response to the effort to expand the number of employees who can use basic ASL to assist with patient communication, an additional series of free ASL classes may be scheduled for this fall.

Seats are still open for the free conversational Spanish course, with registration closing Friday, May 15. No prior Spanish experience is required.

Spanish course

• June 1–5
• For Emergency Services employees:
  • 8 a.m.–noon
  • 100 Crystal A Drive, Hershey
  • Rooms:
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday – Room 1119
• Wednesday – Room 1126/24
  • Register by Friday, May 15
• For medical office and scheduling employees:
  • 1–5 p.m.
  • 100 Crystal A Drive, Hershey
  • Rooms:
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday – Room 1119
• Wednesday – Room 1126/24
  • Register by Friday, May 15
• Instructor: Adam Chacon, Alendado Training Consultants

The limited seats will be filled in the order registrations are received.

The classes do not lead to certification as a medical interpreter, but they provide a foundation for more effective communication with Spanish-speaking patients.

Email questions about the courses to Hector Ortiz.

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