LIN 431 - Medical Interpreting I: The Essential Piece

This is the first in a series of three courses for medical interpreters that qualifies students to stand for written credentialing exams within the field (including the IMIA Medical Interpreting Written Test). This course focuses upon knowledge about the field of medical interpreting including body systems, ethical issues, laws related to medical interpreting, health disparities, precautions, the components of taking a medical history, and identification of situations when medical interpreting takes on legal ramifications.

Prerequisite(s): ASL 202; LIN 331 recommended.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3

Course Typically Offered: Irregularly, depending on demand
Course Type: Linguistics

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