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. Students must be accepted into the Spanish Medical Interpreting program prior to enrollment. This course can be taken concurrently with INTP 101. Course Outcomes: 1. Describe the components of various body systems and how they work together. ILO (3) PLO (1) 2. Explain the relationship between body systems, diseases, and medical treatments. ILOs (1, 3) PLO (1) 3. Describe the systems and personnel of healthcare delivery in the U.S. ILO (3) PLO (2) 4. Recognize the word parts that make up bilingual medical terminology. ILOs (3, 4) PLO (4) 5. Recognize abbreviations and acronyms and their bilingual equivalents used in healthcare. ILOs (3, 4) PLO (4) 6. Demonstrate oral proficiency in bilingual course terminology. ILO (3) PLO (4) 7. Identify linguistic equivalents for common expressions about health and illness. ILOs (3, 4, 5) PLOs (4, 5) 8. Apply research methods to identify and evaluate linguistic equivalents. ILO (1, 4) PLO (4)
Prerequisite
Acceptance into the Spanish Medical Interpreting program at CBC.