Advanced Spanish Certificate for Nursing and Healthcare Professionals
In healthcare, your ability to communicate in Spanish greatly enhances the care you provide. As Spanish-speaking populations increase across the United States, your clear communication becomes vital for making accurate diagnoses, providing effective treatment, and establishing trust with patients.
With Simmons University’s Advanced Spanish Certificate for Nursing and Healthcare Professionals, you’ll stand out in a competitive job market and become a more versatile, in-demand professional.
This certificate offers effective language learning with flexible entry points, supporting you as you build the confidence to communicate with Spanish-speaking employers, patients, and colleagues.
Why learn Spanish as a health professional?
By speaking Spanish, you improve patient health outcomes, deliver more personalized care, and forge stronger relationships. This skill additionally enhances your professional credibility.
The Advanced Spanish Certificate will enable you to pursue new opportunities where Spanish is a valuable and sought-after skill.
Spotlight on Spanish Students and Alums
Congratulations to the 2025 SURPASs Scholars
Eight undergraduate scholars from disciplines across Simmons have been selected to join the Summer Undergraduate Research Program at Simmons (SURPASs). SURPASs students receive the necessary funding and mentorship to execute an independent research project of their own design.
Celebrating a Safe Space for Survivors with the Peer Education and Support Group Betsy’s Friends
Julia Wilen ’24, a double major in Spanish and Women’s and Gender Studies, with a minor in Literature and Writing, began her work supporting survivors of violence before she came to Simmons and stayed involved throughout her time at the University.
Enjoying the Opportunities at Simmons: From Studying Abroad to Internships to Research
Political Science and Spanish double major Estela Raya-Fouts ’24 discusses impactful internships, catching the travel bug, her favorite course and more Simmons memories.
Congratulations to the 2024 Senior Scholars
The annual Senior Scholar Award is sponsored by the Provost's Office and the Office of Research and Fellowships. The award recognizes six graduating seniors for their outstanding scholarship and contribution to a field of study.
Passionate Leaders Project: Spring 2023 Cohort
The Passionate Leaders Project (PLP) supports Simmons undergraduates by enriching their academic and professional interests beyond the confines of the classroom. Students may request up to $4,000 to support their research, internships, and creative endeavors. This semester's cohort is producing...
Major Spotlight: Sarah DeFanti '22, Nursing
Why did Sarah DeFanti decide to major in nursing? It really boils down to one thing: the patients. We caught up with Sarah about her journey into nursing and what she learned during her clinicals at state-of-the-art Boston hospitals.
Community Leader: Enna E. Jimenez ‘91, ‘06E Supports Students and Engages Alumnae/i
We spoke with Honorary Trustee, Enna E. Jimenez '91, '06E, about her continued engagement with Simmons and how she wants to bridge the gap between alumnae/i and students.
Our Faculty
Arlene Ovalle-Child
Assistant Teaching Professor
Danisa Bonacic
Associate Professor and Undergraduate Program Director of Applied Spanish