SPAN 4310 - Healthcare Interpreting English-Spanish

Institution:

Utah Valley University

Subject:

Spanish

Description:

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3310 and University Advanced Standing. Teaches Spanish language structures and terminology specific to healthcare. Explores an inclusive range of essential knowledge and skills for a healthcare interpreter: interpreter ethics, standards of practice, and protocols; modes of interpreting; cultural competence with Spanish-speaking patients and the role of the healthcare interpreter; and government regulations relating to the US healthcare system. Fulfills requirements to work as a qualified medical interpreter in the state of Utah. Fulfills a pre-requisite for either of the two national certification exams for medical interpreters. Lab access fee of $12 applies.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uvu.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 863-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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