The SHAPES One-Day Spanish Course for Healthcare Providers is not a gimmick. It really works! Just read what people who’ve taken the course have to say:

“You are a wonderful teacher. I learned so much in a day I can't believe it.  Thanks again.”
– Venus Helmick, RN; City of Cleveland Department of Public Health

“The course was very beneficial and the staff was most appreciative. It also provided us with a cultural overview of the Hispanic client and offered suggestions as to how to better communicate.”
– Elaine J. Hughes, RN, CPNP; Miami County Health District Well Child Clinic

“Robin has the ability to listen and interpret healthcare-related thought and translate it into enthusiastic, creative solutions. I imagine this is one of the many talents she has derived from being a polyglot. I am in awe of such skill.”
– Leslie Dinwiddie, MS, RN, FNP, CNN; Past President of the American Nephrology Nurses Association

“I had the privilege of spending three intense but enjoyable days with Robin Melnick learning Spanish. Her technique is logical and applies itself to all the methodologies of learning: visual, audio and kinetic. She provides an interesting framework for learning so that the learning does not have to stop once the class is over. She is an engaging teacher, totally committed to her craft and talent and her passion is obvious the moment you meet her.
    “I learned more from Robin than in my entire three years of high school Spanish.”
– Cheryl J. Lamborn, SPHR; Community Mercy Health Partners: Vice President Human Resources

“I couldn't believe how much I learned!”
    “Robin showed us how to put words together that fit the clients we see and gave me a better understanding of their language and the culture.”
–Veronica Harwell, Case Worker; Combined Health District of Montgomery County: WIC

“Your class gave me more ability to help my patients than I ever thought possible in a very short time. I now have a great foundation to build on. Thank you.”
–Don Sherlock, Paramedic and Medical Technician; Fairborn Fire Department and Reach Out of Montgomery County

“I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your class. It has really gotten me excited about learning something new. HONESTLY !!! I didn’t think that was possible. I was too set in ‘my ways.’ But you did that for me and I truly thank you.
    “I went to my outreach clinic and spoke a little Spanish with the clients and their families. I was scared and uneasy at first that I would disrespect them but they were very understanding and appreciative. You did more for me than you probably will ever know. I didn’t like change or ‘new’ but you showed me that ‘new’ is okay. Gracias. Señora Robin.”
– Sharonda Conner, Medical Technician; Combined Health District of Montgomery County

“I was amazed at how easily I learned the material. This was exactly what I needed to help me to communicate with our Hispanic students’ parents. It was the conversational, actively speaking, teaching approach that helped me learn the basics of the language format and correct pronunciation. I also learned to read written Spanish. The course was extremely effective and didn’t involve a tremendous outlay of time on my part.
    “I highly recommend Robin’s courses to other health professionals and I also recommend her CD which was extremely helpful for classroom reinforcement and as a review.”
– Judy Fehr, School Nurse; Dayton Public Schools

“I received one-day medically focused English to Spanish instruction from Robin Melnick that has served me well in Public Health.  I recommend Robin’s personalized instruction style for anyone wishing to learn Spanish.”
– Cynthia M. Adeyemi, HIV Prevention Program; Miami Valley/Dayton Consortium #4