Course
Medical Interpreter (Spanish/English)
Name
SEF-3001BVG
Available Classes
Not currently offered.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for anyone that speaks Spanish and English fluently and has an interest to work in the medical field.
Description
This course prepares you to work in hospitals, medical offices, and other healthcare settings in which a Spanish interpreter is needed – and to take medical interpreting examinations. You will acquire the three interpreting skills: simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation; and learn how to accurately translate medical terminology into Spanish. Intensive online interpreting laboratory practices are a part of this course.
Course Objectives
- Develop best practice interpreting techniques - simultaneous, consecutive and sight translation.
- Learn medical terminology in both Spanish and English and the corresponding transfer into the opposite language.
- Understand protocol when interpreting for a Spanish-speaking patient.
- Master the code of ethics of the medical interpreter.
- Study the necessary material to sit in any Spanish Medical Interpreter examination.
- Develop professionalism, accuracy, and a mastery of cross-cultural differences.
Outline of Instruction
- Introduction to Medical Interpretation I
- Introduction to Medical Interpretation II
- Sight Translation for Medical Interpreters
Contact Hours
200
CEU's
No
Industry Standard, State, or National Certification
No
CE to CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
You must speak English and Spanish fluently. There is no requirement regarding formal education in either Spanish or English. However, you must be able to speak English and Spanish without any hesitations. You should be familiar with using a personal computer, mouse, and keyboard. You should be comfortable in a Windows or Mac environment, and have the ability to launch and close activities.
Text and Supplies Needed
Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
Requirements for Successful Completion of this Course
- Attendance 90% or above
- Participation
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
Intended Audience
This course is intended for anyone that speaks Spanish and English fluently and has an interest to work in the medical field.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
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Course Contact Information
Courtney Boney
crboney@waketech.edu
919-532-5581