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CodeSystem: VhDir Spoken Language Proficiency Code System

Official URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/vhdir/CodeSystem/languageproficiency Version: 1.0.0
Standards status: Trial-use Maturity Level: 2 Computable Name: VhDirSpokenLanguageProficiency

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This code system contains codes for documenting the attributes of spoken language proficiency

This Code system is referenced in the content logical definition of the following value sets:

Generated Narrative: CodeSystem languageproficiency

This case-sensitive code system http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/vhdir/CodeSystem/languageproficiency defines the following codes:

CodeDisplayDefinition
00 No proficiency Unable to function in the spoken language.
06 Memorized proficiency Able to satisfy immediate needs using rehearsed utterances. Shows little real autonomy of expression, flexibility or spontaneity.
10 Elementary proficiency Able to satisfy minimum courtesy requirements and maintain very simple face-to-face conversations on familiar topics. A native speaker must often use slowed speech, repetition, paraphrase, or a combination of these to be understood by this individual.
16 Elementary proficiency, plus Can initiate and maintain predictable face-to-face conversations and satisfy limited social demands.
20 Limited working proficiency Able to satisfy routine social demands and limited work requirements.
26 Limited working proficiency, plus Able to satisfy most work requirements with language usage that is often, but not always, acceptable and effective.
30 General professional proficiency Able to speak the language with sufficient structural accuracy and vocabulary to participate effectively in most formal and informal conversations in practical, social and professional topics.
36 General professional proficiency, plus Is often able to use the language to satisfy professional needs in a wide range of sophisticated and demanding tasks.
40 Advanced professional proficiency Able to use the language fluently and accurately on all levels normally pertinent to professional needs.
46 Advanced professional proficiency, plus Speaking proficiency is regularly superior in all respects, usually equivalent to that of a well educated, highly articulate native speaker.
50 Functional native proficiency Speaking proficiency is functionally equivalent to that of a highly articulate well-educated native speaker and reflects the cultural standards of the country where the language is natively spoken.