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Healthcare Interpreting Practice
Course Code: | TRA1000 |
Mode of Delivery: | Online |
Cost: | €800 |
Duration: | 11 weeks |
Next Intake: | September 2024 |
NFQ Level: | 9 |
ECTS Credit Points: | 5 |
Contact: | mary.phelan@dcu.ie |
The Healthcare Interpreting Practice micro-credentials course is aimed at interpreters who are currently working in the medical sector or who are interested in working in this setting. Students will have the opportunity to practise interpreting role-plays of typical scenarios that arise in GP surgeries and in hospitals. Please note that there will need to be at least two students per language. Students will work on glossaries, get feedback from their peers and will have the opportunity to discuss issues. The end of course assessment will be an interpreting exam. This course will be taught online on Monday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. commencing in September and ending in December.
- 100% online
- 100% continuous assessment
- Applicants should hold at least the equivalent of a 2.2 undergraduate degree in any discipline
- HCI Pillar 3 Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy available to a fixed number of applicants.
Please Note: Applicants may not apply to take more than 30 credits of micro-credentials.
When you apply, you will need to provide the following documents:
(1) A scanned copy of your passport
(2) Academic Transcripts for each and every year of study with English translation, if applicable
(3) If applicable, applicants must provide evidence of competence in the English language as per DCU entry requirements. Please see this link for details.
(4) A 500-750 word (max) personal statement including:
- Why you wish to study the programme;
- Your experience/proficiency with the language(s) you use or plan to use as an interpreter
For academic queries about the programme please contact: mary.phelan@dcu.ie