Course Detail: NCRD-8200 - Spanish Interpretation: Medical

Interpreters are needed in medical environments to assist clients unable to communicate in English. Language barriers can prevent some clients from accessing services which might leave them at risk for receiving inappropriate medical care. This healthcare interpreters training course will provide a strong foundation. The course includes practice through role playing for a real world experience. Topics include: The Role of the Interpreter, Interpreter Protocol, Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice, Medical Terminology, Body Systems and their functions, Cultural Competency, Title VI and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). 


Class note: Participant must attend all classes and pass a final test in order to earn a certificate of successful completion. Participants must be fluent in both English and Spanish before enrollment. Enhance your skills with the Spanish Interpretation course. Through a grant from the Illinois Community College Board, register using the code: fall26 to receive 50 % off your course. This includes the cost of the textbook, $120 value.

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