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Sep 07, 2024
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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
- Overview of the healthcare system in the United States and Minnesota
- Regulatory frameworks related to language access in healthcare settings
- Characteristics of and specialized vocabulary related to settings and situations in which interpretation may be required
- Ethical behavior and decision-making in healthcare settings, including with regard to dual-role interpreters
- Consecutive interpreting and sight translation practice with domain-specific materials
- Overview of the national certification exams available for healthcare/medical interpreters
Learning Outcomes At the end of this course students will be able to:
- describe the principal features of the healthcare system in the United States and Minnesota as they relate to interpreters and interpreting.
- explain regulatory frameworks for the provision of interpreter services in healthcare settings.
- apply theoretical and contextual knowledge to resolve challenging situations.
- articulate the reasoning behind decisions made in the course of an interpreting assignment.
- demonstrate appropriate use of topic preparation and terminology development skills in order to increase domain-specific knowledge and vocabulary.
- apply practical and theoretical knowledge to successfully carry out consecutive interpretation and sight translation of domain-specific texts.
- 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 Courses and Registration
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