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THIS COURSE/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN UPDATED/REPLACED!
Please refer to our online course guide at
bowvalleycollegeweb.com
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
INTERPRETING
Health
Care Interpreter Certificate (190 Hours)
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This program is designed for fluently bilingual adults who wish to work
as interpreters in a health-care setting, including hospitals, clinics
and other health-care agencies. The program provides occupational
training in a classroom setting and in health-care settings through a
practicum component. Graduates of this program have the skills required
to work as interpreters in the health-care system in Calgary.
Instruction is offered through classroom instruction, simulated
health-care situations, interpretation practice in small
language-specific classes and a practicum in a health-care setting.
Admissions requirements:
University education recommended
Excellent oral and written knowledge of English and one other language
Aptitude for interpreting
Successful completion of the language proficiency test
Candidates apply to take the examination and pay a fee of $75. There
will be no refunds on the exam fee. For more information, contact (403)
410-1587.
Required Courses:
Medical Terminology I (30 Hours)
Introduction to Health Care Infrastructure (15 Hours)
Pre-Interpreting Skills (30 Hours)
Introduction to Interpreting (15 Hours)
Bilingual Interpreting for Health Care (60 Hours)
Health Care Interpreter Practicum (40 Hours)
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Medical
Terminology I In Class or Online (30 Hours)
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Fee: $295.00 (plus learning materials)
This course offers instruction in the language of medical terminology
and teaches how to read and interpret commonly used medical terms,
symbols and abbreviations. Medical Terminology I covers rules, prefixes,
suffixes, roots, combining forms, and basic introduction to body
systems. This course is recommended for those who are able to commit to
home/self study in addition to classroom learning.
Dates: Jan. 20 March 24 (Tues.)
Time: 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
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Introduction to
Health Care Infrastructure (15 Hours)
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Fee: $195.00
This course will provide an exploration into the infrastructure of the
health-care system as it pertains to interpretation. Also examined is
the implication of culture for an individuals perspective and attitude
towards being a recipient of health care.
Prerequisite:
· Medical Terminology I
Dates: Nov. 20 Dec. 18 (Thurs.) CANCELLED
Time: 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Dates: Jan. 8 Feb. 5 (Thurs.)
Time: 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
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Pre-Interpreting Skills (30 Hours)
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Fee: $295.00
This course is designed to develop oral/aural skills, memory, language
transfer skills, and terminology research in preparation for bilingual
interpreting.
Prerequisite:
· Introduction to Health Care Infrastructure
Dates: Feb. 10 March 12 (Tues. & Thurs.)
Time: 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
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Introduction to Interpreting
(15 Hours)
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Fee: $195.00
This course describes the role of interpreters in relation to the
institutions, agencies, organizations, professionals and individuals
with whom they work. It describes the settings in which interpreters are
needed, and indicates the language and interpreting skills that
interpreters need in order to carry out the role successfully. Finally,
it introduces the legal and ethical considerations relating to the work
of the interpreter.
Prerequisite:
· Pre-Interpreting Skills
Dates: March 17 March 31 (Tues. & Thurs.)
Time: 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
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Bilingual
Interpreting for Health Care (60 Hours)
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Fee: $795.00
This course consists of activities to develop skills in sight
translation and consecutive interpreting using role plays and realism in
a health-care context. Bilingual interpreting practice is included.
Prerequisite:
· Introduction to Interpreting
Dates: Apr. 7 June11 (Tues. & Thurs.)
Time: 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
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Health Care Interpreter
Practicum (30 Hours)
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Fee: $235.00
The practicum provides opportunities to conduct research, further
develop skills and gain experience in a health-care setting. Learners
receive hands-on experience that enables them to practice the skills
they have mastered in the classroom.
Prerequisite:
· Bilingual Interpreting for Health Care
Dates: Jun. 16 Jul. 21 (Tues. & Thurs.)
Time: 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
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