Introduction to Medical Interpreting: Spanish/English
X27.9401
/ $595
SPRING 2010
Continuing Education:
Foreign Languages, Translation, and Interpreting
Study the basic elements of medical interpreting and prepare to enter this growing field. Learn about the need for healthcare interpreting, recent developments in the field, professional ethics, and standards of practice. Examine challenges and ethical dilemmas that often arise when interpreters and medical professionals interact, and develop the judgment needed to respond to them through role playing.
Prerequisites:
Consult the department before registering.
This course is a prerequisite for all other courses in the Certificate in Medical Interpreting. Students must pass an admission test before enrolling.
This course is applicable toward:
Related Subject Areas: Foreign Languages, Interpreting, Spanish, Career Resources
Website registration is not available for this course. Please call (212) 998-7150 for more information on how to enroll.
Section 1
Saturday 10:00am-3:10pm
February 6 - February 27
4 Sessions
Instructor:
Brenda Hernandez
Location:
