INTC (Health Care Interpreter)

INTC 1300- Interpreting in Health Care 1 - 6 Credits

This course is designed to prepare students that are bilingual to develop awareness, knowledge and skills necessary for effective language interpretation in health care settings. Emphasis includes the roles and responsibilities of a health care interpreter, basic knowledge of common medical conditions, treatments and procedures, insight in language and cultural nuances for specific communities necessary in the art of interpretation. Lecture: 6 hours.

INTC 1310- Interpreting in Health Care II - 6 Credits

This course is designed to prepare individuals that are bilingual to become integral members of the health care team by bridging the language and cultural gap between clients and providers is a critical aspect of health care. Interpreting skills learned in INTC 1300 are further enhanced, covering specialized health care service areas such as genetics, mental health and death and dying. Emphasis is also placed on the development of cultural competency in the community and workplace and careers in interpretation. (Prerequisite: INTC 1300) Lecture: 6 hours.

INTC 1330- Field work in Health Care Interpreting - 3 Credits

This course is designed as a fieldwork experience. Upon successful completion; students can demonstrate application of knowledge and technical interpreting skills to facilitate linguistic and cultural communication between client and health care providers. (Prerequisite: INTC 1300 and 1310) Lecture: 3 hours.