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SPAN 3060 - Spanish for Medical Interpreters

This course covers topics necessary to the field of medical Spanish interpreting.  Topics covered include: medical interpreting, medical terminology, ethics, cultural competencies, HIPAA law, Title VI and the Affordable Care Act, and national (NCIHC, IMIA, CHIA)  and Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) standards. Focus will be given to privacy concerns and the ethical guidelines of interpreting in a medical setting.  The course is designed to help students understand the role and boundaries of the medical interpreter in healthcare settings. Prerequisite(s):  SPAN 2051  and SPAN 2052 . (3)



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