Course Details

SPN 341 Overview

This course is designed for bilingual individuals interested in pursuing a career as Healthcare Interpreters in rural and/or urban areas. It will enable students to interpret in a varied range of medical settings, including the ability to interpret accurately anatomy, physiology, medical and behavioral health terminology in English and Spanish. In addition, students will gain an understanding of cultural and ethical issues in relation to medical interpreting and recognize and manage the barriers and problems a Healthcare Interpreter encounters in actual practice. Prerequisite: SPN 334.