INTP 4310 - Healthcare Interpreting

Institution:

St Catherine University

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Description:

In this course you will analyze medical discourse and learn techniques for interpreting during healthcare interviews. Interpreting theory is applied through the use of videos and mock medical situations. Topics covered include: the team approach to professional healthcare provision, pre- and post-sessions with the practitioner(s), ethics, role and boundaries, how to appropriately adapt the environment as needed, teaming with deaf interpreters and the use of translation, consecutive and simultaneous interpreting in healthcare settings. You will also build your medical vocabulary in ASL. Prerequisite: INDI 2220 or HIMP 1050. Prerequisite with concurrency: INTP 4050 or permission of instructor.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stkate.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 690-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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