This course allows students to explore the interpreting profession, including a variety of professional pathways and specializations. Students will be introduced to the laws and regulations that govern interpreters and the provision of language access. They will learn what interpreters need to know and do to keep themselves safe. They will also begin to understand and apply the codes of ethics and standards of practice that guide interpreter decision making. Learning will be supported by students' observation of professional interpreters at clinical learning sites. Students must be accepted into the Spanish Medical Interpreting program prior to enrollment. Course Outcomes: 1. Describe the U.S. community interpreting profession and the ways in which interpreters work. ILO (3) PLO (2) 2. Explain personal and occupational safety measures for community interpreters. ILOs (1, 3, 4) PLOs (2, 3) 3. Describe the laws and regulations pertaining to language access. ILO (3) PLOs (2, 3) 4. Discuss the professional codes of ethics and standards of practice. ILO (1, 3, 4) PLO (3) 5. Describe basic interpreting protocols. ILO (3 PLOs (2, 3) 6. Apply the principles and protocols of interpreting to novel scenarios in order to determine possible courses of action. ILOs (1, 3, 4) PLOs (2, 3, 5)
Prerequisite
Acceptance into the Spanish Medical Interpreting program at CBC.