TRIN2036 — Interpreting in Healthcare
TRIN 2036 - Interpreting in Healthcare TRIN 2036 - Interpreting in Healthcare Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab 0 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 Note: students concurrently enrolled in 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 car
Prerequisites: TRIN1083
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- Thank you for your interest in the Translation and Interpreting Diploma program at Century College. Effective Summer/Fall semester 2025, Century College will no longer admit new students into this program. Century College is committed to providing students currently enrolled in the Translation and Interpreting Diploma program an opportunity to complete their intended award. For further details or assistance, please contact Dean Gabriel Warren at gabriel.warren@century.edu or 651.444.2528.
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