Program Details
Medical Interpreter
Milwaukee Area Technical College
You will develop the skills to facilitate communication between patients with limited English proficiency and medical personnel.
This program will enhance your nonverbal communication, knowledge of regional language variations and cultural nuances required for effective medical interpretation.
Personal attributes that will contribute to success as a medical interpreter include: Spanish/English proficiency, effective communication and interpersonal skills, conscientious work habits, empathy to work with patients with limited English proficiency, and the ability to perform under pressure.
Career Outlook This program prepares you to provide interpretation services for patients with limited English proficiency and families whose primary language is Spanish.
Program Learning Outcomes
Interpret bilaterally into English or Spanish in real time
Render oral sight translations from English and Spanish texts
Translate English and Spanish documents into target language
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This program is offered
Spring and Fall
15/16-week courses
Day & Evening Class Refunds
Refund:
Before the class begins 100%
From calendar days 1 through 12 80%
From calendar days 13 through 25 60%
After calendar day 25 0%
Summer and all other courses
less than 15 weeks
Day, Evening & Weekend Class Refunds
Refund:
Before the class begins 100%
Before 11% of scheduled class is completed 80%
From 11% to 20% of scheduled class completed 60%
After 20% of scheduled classes is completed 0%
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gasse@matc.edu
ramosre@matc.edu
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