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.

Course Number: LING-40104
Credit: 3.00 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: Translation and Interpretation (Spanish/English)

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3/31/2020 - 6/8/2020

$475

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• SECTION ID:

  147613

• CLASS TYPE:

  Online, Web-based instruction

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  Newman, Teresa, An experienced scientific translator, interpreter, and healthcare provider. Director of Community Outreach Services at Scripps Health.

  Teresa Newman received her first graduate degree in translation & interpretation from the Monterey Institute of International Studies. She is an academic coordinator and instructor, as well as an experienced medical translator and interpreter, a clinical psychologist and corporate trainer.

• TEXTBOOKS:

  REQUIRED

  The Language of Medicine 9th
  by Chabner
  ISBN / ASIN: 9781437705706

  You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

• POLICIES:

  No refunds after: 4/5/2020.
  

• NOTE:

• DATE & LOCATION:

  3/31/2020 - 6/8/2020
  ucsdextension.blackboard.com
  You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.