Nov 05, 2024  
College Catalog 2024 - 2025 
  
College Catalog 2024 - 2025

AHE-102 Medical Interpreting II


A continuation of Medical Interpreting I, this course includes an in depth discussion of cross-cultural communication including values and attitudes toward non-traditional health beliefs. Students will examine issues such as giving bad news to patients, and dealing with difficulties between patients and health care providers. Other topics of discussion include prescription medicines, measurements for medical dosages, therapies and treatments, and medical insurance verbiage. Finally, chronic conditions such as asthma/COPD, HIV and diabetes as well as medical specialties such as mental health and obstetrics/gynecology are discussed.
Prerequisites AHE-101  with minimum grade of B-
Gen. Ed. Course No
Mass Transfer Course No
Credits: 2