REEDLEY COLLEGE
HEALTH 15
INTERPRETING IN HEALTH CARE H
5 credits

COURSE SYLLABUS

Wednesday: 6-8:30 PM
Saturday 9-12:30 PM Language Lab-Second and Fourth Saturday of the month
Instructor:	Trish Johnson R.N., PHN, M.Ed.
Office:	638-3641 Ext 3875 This will go to voice mail automatically Home phone: 638-1116

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is a continuation for students who have successfully passed Health 14. Training continues for bilingual individuals to become integral members of the health care team in bridging the language and cultural gap between clients and providers. There is further enhancement of interpreting skills covering specialized health care areas such as mental health, genetics, death and dying and toxicology. Emphasis is also placed on the development of cultural competency. This course is taken concurrently with Health 16.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: At the completion of this course students will:
-Demonstrate knowledge of managing the flow of the interpreting session and Mastering these skills through classroom activities and examinations
-Develop and demonstrate skills in the technical aspects of interpretation with Emphasis on cross cultural communication
-Demonstrate knowledge of health care terminology specific to different health care Service areas
-Develop and demonstrate skills in the technical aspects of interpretation
-Identify and practice self-care techniques to avoid burnout

COURSE MATERIALS: Health 14 Glossary and interpreting handouts

METHODOLOGY:	Students will be expected to read assigned materials, turn in assigned Homework and be prepared to interact in class as individuals and as Groups

EVALUATION:	PASSING GRADE IS 70% OR ABOVE

Your final grade will be determined by the following breakdown:

Both lecture and lab:

20% Class attendance and participation