SPA 3203
Span Med Interp & Health Comm · 3 credits · Spring 2027
Requirements
Prerequisite of SPA 2402 or higher, OR placement test and department permission.
About this course
This foundational medical interpretation course provides comprehensive instruction for Spanish/English bilingual students to serve as language mediators between Spanish-speaking patients with limited English proficiency and their health providers. Students gain key skills to become effective medical interpreters. The course covers modes of interpretation, medical terminology in English and Spanish, U.S. health systems, legal protocols and requirements in healthcare interpretation, cultural responsiveness, and the roles, responsibilities, codes of ethics, and standards of practice for medical interpreters.
Seat status as of Oct 2, 10:13 AM ET. Seats can change between refreshes.