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 Department:    AHE

 Course #:    150

 Credits:    4

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    4

 CIP:    51.0000

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Professional practice of medical interpretation in various healthcare settings. Framework of the roles, responsibilities and skills of an interpreter. Ethics and standards; qualities and skills; healthcare systems; cultural competency; and skills practice on a range of interpreting tasks. Must have an equivalent proficiency in a second language.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: ENGL 095 with a grade of C or higher.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 44

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Supplementary Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Define the scope of a professional medical interpreter.
2. Describe the elements and modes of language interpretation.
3. Apply medical interpreter ethics to situations commonly encountered in healthcare settings.
4. Articulate the key features of the US healthcare system.
5. Explain the importance of cultural competence in interpreter practice.
6. Apply interpreting skills and techniques.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. The medical interpreting profession.
2. Roles and responsibilities of a medical interpreter.
3. Ethics and standards of professional interpreter practice.
4. Elements and modes of interpretation.
5. Culture and its impact on healthcare and healthcare access.
6. Cultural competence, cultural brokering, and client advocacy.
7. Communication skills in language interpretation.
8. Translation in the interpreter context.
9. Interpreter skills development and practice.
10. Healthcare ad health systems in the US.
11. Safety and protective practices.
12. Resources related to healthcare interpreting and professional development.