ASL 4650 - Health Care Interpreting

Institution:

Utah Tech University

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This course explores the unique vocabulary, settings and requirements in health care interpreting. Topics discussed will include in-patient and out-patient general care. Students will discuss specific needs surrounding health care interpreting. This will also include mental health interpreting. Students should have a working knowledge of anatomy and physiology as well as a working knowledge of medical terminology. This course is taught in ASL. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Defend their linguistic choices relating to multiple healthcare situations. 2. Devise a list of demand and possible effective controls related to the healthcare environment. 3. Appraise the effectiveness of individual interpretation related to mental health and other healthcare environments. 4. Develop interpretations of a variety of medical stimulus. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the ASL/Eng Interpreting Program. SP

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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