Transfers ToCSUDescriptionEnrollment Eligibility To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria: Complete required introductory course, HCI 300, with grade of C or better. Demonstrate bilingual proficiency or competence in English and language of service (hearing/speaking and reading/writing) as certified by accepted state or proprietary bilingual exam, or as documented by a standardized interview/essay rubric with program staff, as designated in current application materials. Enrollment Process Eligible students are selected for the program according to the following steps: Receive application materials through participation in HCI 300. Submit completed application by deadline, including HCI 300 transcript or proof of completion and documentation of language competency as designated. Applicant selection in any given semester is contingent upon a minimum number of students in the cohort for a given language, and community need for the given language, as well as individual applicant qualifications. Student Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to: manage all facets of the interpreter role including the flow of the session, cross-cultural communication, conflict management, and the technical aspects of interpretation while conducting patient-provider encounters and pre and post sessions. incorporate and apply the profession's codified ethical behaviors related to confidentiality and privacy, completeness and accuracy, professional integrity and professional distance, professional development and cultural competence, and the role of advocacy when patient wellbeing or dignity is at risk. integrate culturally sensitive strategies and approaches in working with diverse cultures, subcultures, and special populations. analyze career opportunities in health care interpreting, the interpreter's role and scope of practice relative to other healthcare professionals, and the value of ongoing professional development Career Information Healthcare interpreting job opportunities are available through in-house hospital interpreter services, private vendors who contract with healthcare agencies, or small-business entrepreneurialism and self- employment, both full time or per diem. Venues may include face-to- face, video conferencing, or language phone services with local or at-a- distance connection and contracts. Healthcare Interpreting (HCI) Courses 