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TRIN 2036 - Interpreting in Healthcare

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
Course Description: This course prepares students for interpreting in healthcare settings. Coursework includes an overview of the healthcare system in the United States; regulatory frameworks regarding language access; types of situations in which interpreters may be called upon; ethics and decision-making; a range of medical specialties and subspecialties; and certification opportunities for interpreters. Students will practice with domain-specific materials and have the opportunity to develop a domain-specific glossary.
In order to enroll in this course, students must have received a rating of Advanced High or higher on the American College Teachers of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) in their weaker language; advanced-mid is accepted on a case-by-case basis and requires a commitment to further study of the weaker language.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): TRIN 1083  with a grade of C or higher, or concurrently enrolled.
Note: students concurrently enrolled in prerequisite course must contact Records Office for verification.
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content
  1. Overview of the healthcare system in the United States and Minnesota
  2. Regulatory frameworks related to language access in healthcare settings
  3. Characteristics of and specialized vocabulary related to settings and situations in which interpretation may be required
  4. Ethical behavior and decision-making in healthcare settings, including with regard to dual-role interpreters
  5. Consecutive interpreting and sight translation practice with domain-specific materials
  6. Overview of the national certification exams available for healthcare/medical interpreters

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

  1. describe the principal features of the healthcare system in the United States and Minnesota as they relate to interpreters and interpreting.
  2. explain regulatory frameworks for the provision of interpreter services in healthcare settings.
  3. apply theoretical and contextual knowledge to resolve challenging situations.
  4. articulate the reasoning behind decisions made in the course of an interpreting assignment.
  5. demonstrate appropriate use of topic preparation and terminology development skills in order to increase domain-specific knowledge and vocabulary.
  6. apply practical and theoretical   knowledge to successfully carry out consecutive interpretation and sight translation of domain-specific texts.
  7. assess individual readiness for taking one of the national certification exams for interpreters working in medical/healthcare settings.

Competency 1 (1-6)
None
Competency 2 (7-10)
None


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