MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

SPA205  2007 Summer I – 2008 Fall

Spanish for Medical Interpretation I

1.

Differentiate between a translator and an interpreter. (I)

2.

Explain the National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health Care. (I)

3.

Summarize the National Standards of Practice for Interpreters in Health Care. (I)

4.

Identify the responsibilities of a medical interpreter. (II)

5.

Describe a patient's history in Spanish. (II)

6.

Summarize the importance of retaining the patient's style when translating. (II)

7.

Explain the Interpretative Theory of Translation. (II)

8.

Summarize the importance of using the appropriate words when translating between a patient and medical provider. (II)

9.

Explain linguistic schema. (III)

10.

Summarize the importance of cultural awareness for medical interpreters. (IV)

11.

Describe various medical interpretation laws. (V)

12.

Translate information provided by a first responder in Spanish. (VI)

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

SPA205  2007 Summer I – 2008 Fall

Spanish for Medical Interpretation I

I. Medical Interpretation Overview

A. Qualifications

B. Translator vs. Interpreter

C. Modes of Interpretation

D. Tone

E. National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health Care

F. National Standards of Practice for Interpreters in Health Care

1. Accuracy

2. Confidentiality

3. Impartiality

4. Respect

5. Cultural Awareness

6. Role Boundaries

7. Professionalism

8. Professional Development

9. Advocacy

G. Policies and Procedures

II. Medical Interpreter's Responsibilities

A. Overview

B. Medical Knowledge

C. Patient History D Information Retention

E. Style of Patient

F. Clarification

G. Interpretative Theory of Translation

H. Written Translation

III. Linguistic Schema

A. Overview

B. Definitions

C. Classifications of Words

1. Core

2. Basic

3. Technical

4. Basic/Technical Overlap

IV. Culture Awareness

A. Overview

B. Definition

C. Generational Differences

D. Beliefs

E. Values

V. Medical Interpretation Laws

A. Overview

B. Civil Rights Act

C. Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards

1. Culturally Competent Care

2. Language Access Services

3. Organizational Supports for Cultural Competence

D. Responsibilities of Medical Providers

E. Risk Management

VI. Emergency Services

A. Overview

B. Vocabulary

C. First Responders

1. Police Officers

2. Firefighters

3. Paramedics

4. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)