Medical Spanish Certificate?

1 One of the colleges near me offers a 4 course program to get medical Spanish certification. Do you think this is worth going for (I am located in Boston and eventually once I have enough experience in the nursing homes/rehabs I hope to work in the city at one of the hospitals)? I have only take about 3 years of Spanish and none in college so I am worried that since I never took any college level Spanish it would be too difficult. Also to compare tuition prices among programs, how do I determine if they are an accredited program or just a scam/waste of money? Any help/advice about getting certified and which certifications would be good for a new nurse is greatly appreciated even if it isn't for the medical Spanish. I am also interested/trying to look into a IV certification, Med-surg Certification (it seems I need 2 yrs med-surg experience for this though) or forensic nursing certification.
When you put on your application that you are bilingual, that is what matters. Putting down that you took a course in Spanish....doesn't matter.If at the end you are comfortable with Spanish, you have something. If not....don't bother.You cannot get specialty certification in any specialty until you have met the minimum criteria for that accrediting entity, which is typically two years of full-time employment within that specialty. No one will expect a new grad to have any of that, because you cannot GET that, you wouldn't be qualified to test.IV certification only matters if you are an LPN/LVN and require that for job placement; RNs need no additional certification (only the training that comes with either your college program OR your employer).Most employers will be willing to pay for ACLS and/or PALS certifications; know your area and what is offered. Beyond that....you will need experience to qualify.

I'm in the 2nd semester of my BSN program, took 2 semesters of Spanish during undergrad studies, and am very committed to becoming comfortable with real conversational Spanish. I purposely choose Spanish speaking patients during clinical so that I can practice. I'm also taking private tutoring lessons one day a week for just an hour at a time but since it is one on one I find the lessons extremely beneficial. I'm listening to Radío Educación, which is Mexico's NPR, and reading the Mexican news, recording myself reading the articles to get used to hearing my own pronunciation. Taking a little time each day will pay off. Do a little something all the time and you can do it. Try brushing up with free online resources like Duolingo, Babel, and Fluencia. Also 123 teach me has a great page on medical Spanish for healthcare professionals. Also, study Spanish.com has great explanations, lessons, and quizzes. There are also apps that allow you to connect and talk with native speakers on other countries, such as hello talk. I've been spending a little time each week chatting with people in Mexico and helping them learn English too! It's really cool and satisfying. One thing my Spanish tutor stresses is the importance of hearing and speaking Spanish from native speakers. Dig through some of these resources and see if you can gain some headway on your own. Buena suerte!