Healthcare Interpreting English-Spanish. ((3 Credits))

Catalog description

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3310 and University Advanced Standing Teaches Spanish language structures and terminology specific to healthcare. Explores an inclusive range of essential knowledge and skills for a healthcare interpreter: interpreter ethics, standards of practice, and protocols; modes of interpreting; cultural competence with Spanish-speaking patients and the role of the healthcare interpreter; and government regulations relating to the US healthcare system. Fulfills requirements to work as a qualified medical interpreter in the state of Utah. Fulfills a pre-requisite for either of the two national certification exams for medical interpreters. Lab access fee of $12 applies.