AEI 308 Medical / Mental Health Interpreting

Authentic medical and mental health interpreting scenarios will provide the context in which students will learn how to interpret common medical and mental health terminology that may be encountered in a wide variety of medical and mental health assignments. Additionally, students will learn how to apply a variety of interpreting demand-control schemas to ensure effective communication. Students will also explore the unique ethical and professional considerations that come with interpreting in individual and group counseling sessions. Students will utilize self- and peer evaluations based on the criteria for effective interpretation to determine fidelity to the source message. (3 credit hours)

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Grade of C- or higher in AEI 301

Offered

Spring