Medical Interpretation

This course addresses patient/provider communication, cultural interference, interpreter code of ethics, and the role of the interpreter in the healthcare setting and industry. Online exercises familiarize the student with medical terminology and scenarios that an interpreter encounters while on the job. Hands-on practice with specialized, medical-focused material builds the necessary sight, consecutive, and simultaneous interpreting skills.

Note: prerequisites: Successful completion of Entrance Exam, "Introduction to Interpretation," "Consecutive Interpretation," "Simultaneous Interpretation," and at least one "Medical Translation" course. Elective for the Professional Certificate in Translation and Interpretation.

Other Credit: 5 points of ATA Continuing Education in Category A and 30 hours of BRN relicensure credit.

Course Number: LING-40104 Credit: 3 units

This course is part of the following Certificate Program(s):

Translation and Interpretation (Spanish/English)

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The course "Medical Interpretation" indicates a prerequisite that must be completed before enrolling. If we find that the prerequisite requirement has not been met, you will be dropped from the course and issued a full refund. Course prerequisite waivers are permitted, pending you can demonstrate proof of equivalent knowledge/experience. To request a waiver, please contact the academic department offering the course.

		Section ID	Fee	Status
06/25/13 - 09/03/13 (Click to show details)	Online	096352	$425.00	Add to Cart
Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com You will have access to your course on the published start date. Class Type: Online—web-based instruction Instructor: Teresa Newman Textbooks: Required Books The Language of Medicine (9th Edition) by Chabner ISBN: 9781437705706 You may purchase textbooks via the UCSD Bookstore. Section Policies: No refunds after 07/01/13. Prerequisite required. (da/mma) Section Notes: This is an online course; all class sessions are taught online. There are no face-to-face class sessions. You will have access to your online course on the published start date. The login URL/website is ucsdextension.blackboard.com. Your username and password is your email address on record with UCSD Extension.