Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Interpreting for Healthcare Industry study module, the student will be able to work as a professional interpreter in the healthcare industry. The student will have knowledge of the field of translation and interpretation in the healthcare industry and be familiar with the cultural and historical discourses of healthcare in different countries. In addition, they will be able to manage these discourses from a comparative perspective. Furthermore, the student will have thorough knowledge and understanding of the professional and ethical principles of the field and of the legislation that applies to it. The student will also be familiar with the characteristics of the language and terminology used in the medical community. They will understand the role that medical terms and expressions have in communication in the healthcare industry, and know how to solve translation and interpretation problems related to this specialised subject. Furthermore, the student knows how to obtain information specific to a specialised subject.

Belongs to following modules

Interpreting for Healthcare Industry

MVKS38 Interpreting Theory, 5 ECTS

MVKS50 Introduction to Medicine for Translators, 5 ECTS

MVKS51 Introduction to Healthcare System and Legislation for Translators, 5 ECTS

MVKS53V Healthcare Interpreting Russian-Finnish-Russian, 5 ECTS

Alternative Studies 5– ECTS

One element from below

MVKS42V Simultaneous Interpreting I Russian-Finnish-Russian, 5 ECTS

MVKS26 Terminology Exercises, 5 ECTS

MVKS06 Work or Research Experience, 5 ECTS

Free Choice Studies

MVKS52 Cultural and Historical Aspects of Health and Illness in Finland and Russia, 5 ECTS