May 15, 2024  
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2017-2018 
    
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

AHMI 101: Spanish Medical Interpreter

5 Cr
Quarters: F, S
This course teaches the Spanish interpretation for the most common biomedical terms used during the patient-provider encounter.  Direct interpretation of medical terms, explanatory phrases when no direct linguistic interpretation 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: Completion of AH 119   with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment or permission of instructor.