Training for bilingual individuals to develop awareness, knowledge, and skills necessary for effective language interpretation in various settings. Emphasis on the standards of practice of a healthcare interpreter, active listening, memory development, basic knowledge of common medical conditions, treatments, diagnostics and procedures, cultural and linguistic competency in the art of interpretation.
This class requires in-person meetings, live online meetings and the use of Canvas. In-person meetings will take place on Saturdays at Ocean Campus. Live online meetings take place on Thursdays and require the use of CityZoom, Zoom’s web conferencing platform in Canvas, using an internet enabled device. This class is part of and is full term. For student support and other services, students can check .
PREREQ: HLTH 84 Recommended Preparation, Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188