INTP 102: Medical Terminology for Interpreters I [RE]

This course covers the basics of medical terminology in English and Spanish to support effective interpreting. Students will learn about the differences in word choices and idiomatic expressions among regional variants of Spanish. They will learn about body systems and their anatomy and physiology, as well as common diseases, symptoms, medical treatments, and diagnostic testing. Students will also learn about common abbreviations, understand medical terms based on word roots and affixes, and learn about how U.S. health systems operate. This course is open to any bilingual student. Admission to the Spanish Medical Interpreting program is only required for students pursuing the program certificate. This course can be taken concurrently with INTP 101.