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CCOG for CEU 3324 Spring 2024

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Course Number:
CEU 3324
Course Title:
Sight Translation Skills ONLINE
Credit Hours:
1.2
Lecture Hours:
0
Lecture/Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

This four week, 12-hour class is designed to provide working healthcare interpreters with hands-on sight translation practice in preparation for national certification and overall skill improvement. Students will learn the tools to continue this professional practice outside of class.

Intended Outcomes for the course

•    Identify healthcare documents that are appropriate for sight translation
•    Sight translate healthcare documents from English into their non-English
•    language with accuracy using an even speaking pace.
•    Utilize techniques learned in class to prepare for national healthcare interpreter certification or to maintain or further one’s sight translation skills