SPI 310 - Cultural Competence in Health- Care Interpreting

Institution:

Alverno College

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Description:

Prereq. Integrated Communication Level 3; one 210- level humanities/fine arts course - In this course, the student is uniquely positioned to enhance her initial understanding of health-care interpretation. The course presents the theoretical frameworks that define culture, cultural competence, and cultural proficiency. It examines the CLAS standards (Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Standards in Health Care) from the federal Office of Minority Health, discusses diversity and immigration in the United States, and presents issues in transcultural communication. The final portion of the course focuses specifically on Latino culture and health care as they relate to these issues. Although this course is designed primarily for students in the Spanish/English healthcare interpretation support area, it is also open to students interested in understanding the multicultural aspects of health care.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.alverno.edu

Phone Number:

(414) 382-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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