HEAL 121 - Medical Interpreting

5 Credits

This course discuss rolls and responsibilities of medical interpreting.

Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Day, Evening, Weekend
Fall Day, Evening, Weekend
Winter Day, Evening, Weekend
Spring Day, Evening, Weekend

Designed to Serve Students interested in medical interpreting
Active Date 20250520T14:12:18

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

Introduction to Medical Interpreting
Interpreting Skills
Simultaneous Interpreting
Medical Translation
Intercultural interaction
Healthcare Basics for Interpreters
Medical Terminology for Interpreters
Management of Language Access Services
Job Search an Readiness
Preparation for Certification Testing

Student Learning Outcomes
Identify the effects of language barriers of multicultural patients.

Define the roles of the medical interpreter.

Demonstrate simultaneous interpreting skills.

Analyze the impact of assumptions, bias and stereotypes on intercultural interactions.

Apply concepts and understanding of basics of medical terminology as it relates to anatomy, physiology, and behavioral Health.

Demonstrate understanding of the daily operations of language access services.

Apply job search techniques.

Demonstrate competency of concepts to pass a certification exam.