Advanced training for bilingual individuals as integral members of healthcare teams, bridging linguistic and cultural gaps between clients and providers. A focus on specialty areas such as genetics, mental health, physical medicine, palliative care, and issues related to diverse populations. Advanced skills development in ethical decision-making, note-taking, advocacy, active listening, and the art of feedback. Continued development in cultural competency and intercultural communication.
This class requires live online meetings and the use of Canvas with no required in-person meetings. Live online meetings require the use of CityZoom, Zoom’s web conferencing platform in Canvas, using an internet enabled device. Students will also complete coursework in Canvas, which must be accessed using an internet enabled device. This class is part of CityOnline and is full term. For student support and other services, students can check Welcome to CityOnline. The final assessment in this course is a Performance-Based Examination (PBE) which includes external evaluators, such as language coaches. This PBE will be done via Zoom videoconference mimicking remote video medical interpreting (VMI). For course details, students must check the instructor's website.
PREREQ: HLTH 80C or approval of the Health Education Department