May 25, 2024  
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2016-2017 
    
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

AHMI 101: Spanish Medical Interpreter

5 Cr
Quarters: F, S
This course teaches the Spanish translations for the most common biomedical terms used during the patient-provider encounter. Direct translation of medical terms, explanatory phrases when no direct linguistic translation exists, and colloquial terms will be covered. Also included is instruction in the special linguistic skill that is required of interpreters for supporting the triad relationship of patient-interpreter-clinician while reinforcing the patient-clinician bond.
Prerequisite: Bilingual Spanish/English.