Course Details

Introduction to Medical Interpreting: Chinese/English

 

X27.9402 / $595
FALL 2009
Continuing Education: Foreign Languages, Translation, and Interpreting

 

Study the basic elements of medical interpreting and prepare to enter this growing field with this introductory course. Learn about the need for healthcare interpreting, recent developments in the field, its 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 an advisor 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:

• Certificate in Medical Interpreting

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Related Subject Areas: Foreign Languages, Interpreting, Chinese, 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
September 26 - October 17

 

4 Sessions

Instructor: Polly Wan  
Location: