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13 Orientation to Health Care Interpreting The orientation session includes an overview of the Health Care Interpreting Certificate Program components and requirements. The Health Care Interpreter's standard of practice, roles, func- tions and arenas are introduced. There is also a language proficiency assessment that is required in order to take the Interpreting in Health Care course. $80. Course#YE-800. Sat 9am-1pm Feb 3 Interpreting in Health Care This course provides training for bilingual individuals to develop the awareness, knowledge, and skills necessary for effective language interpretation in health care settings. Basic knowledge of com- mon medical conditions, treatments, and procedures will be taught. Students will learn about bridg- ing linguistic and cultural competency between clients and providers, which is a vital component in the art of interpretation. The course allows students to develop advanced skills in ethical decision making, memory development, patient advocacy, and listening ability. By the end of the course stu- dents are able to analyze and contrast cultural influences on health beliefs, choose and demonstrate the appropriate interpreting role based on the communication barriers of the speaker and solve ethical dilemmas by applying the ethical decision-making process. $875. Course#YE-801. Thu 6:30pm-9:30pm and Sat 9am-3:30pm Feb 15-May 19 (no class on 3/3/18, 3/17/18, 3/31/18, 4/7/18) Field Experience in Health Care Interpreting This course will provide students with meaningful observation opportunities, supervised inter- pretation practice and ample opportunities for analysis and reflection of real life situations. $145. Course#YE-802. Thu 7pm-9pm Jun 7, Jun 21, Jun 28, and Jul 12. Dates and times for additional sessions will vary. LEARN HOW TO BE A LANGUAGE INTERPRETER IN THE HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY! HEALTH CARE INTERPRETER PROGRAM Learn how to be a language interpreter in the health care industry! Orientation to Health care Interpreting Training is a pre-requisite for Interpreting in Health Care class. For more information, call 443-518-3214 or email HCIT@howardcc.edu.