general nutrition
The course covers basic nutrition principles and practices, including process of
digestion and absorption, sources and functions of nutrients, and nutritional habits
and needs during the life cycles. Learn about making wise nutrition choices and
the role of nutrition in optimal health. Additional topics include how to determine
individual caloric and nutrition needs and current food issues. You will be able to
assess your own nutritional health. This course is part of the Dietary Manager's
Certificate program.
#34443 $300
Online
9/410/9
medical nutrition therapy 1
This course reviews the medically-prescribed diets needed for specific disorders
and diseases. The specific diets for certain medical conditions such as diabetes
mellitus and cardiovascular disease will be examined. Nutritional assessment
techniques are introduced to evaluate dietary changes needed to manage disease
processes. This course is part of the Dietary Manager's Certificate program.
#34444 $300
Online
11/1512/20
NEW!
going green in Food service
Food service operation can impact the environment and the community at large.
This class will review recycling and waste management, energy efficiency, water
conservation, composting, green cleaning products, sustainable food purchasing
practices, use of organic, antibiotic-free, bovine-growth-hormone-free foods and
review of sample food service sustainable practices. The movement towards
sustainability by governmental and nongovernmental organizations, corporations
and consumers are increasingly focused on the need to exist in harmony with their
surroundings and reduce their environmental footprint. This course will allow food
service personnel (Dietary Managers) to consider the options to sustainability that
can be implemented in their food service operation. This course can be taken as
part of the Dietary Manager certificate or as a stand-alone class.
#37542 $300
Online
10/1611/13
HeAltH CAre interPreting
Health Care interpreting: intro to the Profession
Are you bilingual? Have you ever been curious about interpreting, particularly
in the health care field? Join us for an overview of the profession of medical
interpretation. You just might find a whole new career for your set of skills!
#37256 $40
R 5:30pm9:30pm
8/29
Downtown Ed Center
#37257 $40
S 9:00am1:00pm
11/16
Madison College West
bAsiC trAining FOr HeAltHCAre interPreters
Individuals who do not hold a national certification or who are working toward
completing their 40 hours of basic training will need to have a language skills
assessment and receive instructor approval prior to participation in Interpreting
Skills 1 and 2. Visit
madisoncollege.edu/health-care-interpreting to submit an
assessment and instructor approval request online.
Health Care interpreting: interpreting skills 1
National certification or instructor approval required to take this course.
This course is designed to teach new interpreters how to interpret consecutively
in a medical setting. Emphasis will be placed on learning consecutive technique,
expanding medical vocabulary in both English and the target language, and
learning how to manage the flow of conversation in the encounter. Participants
will work extensively in small groups practicing with dialogues based on real-life
medical encounters.
#34448 $199 R 5:30pm9:30pm 9/510/10
Truax Campus
Health Care interpreting: interpreting skills 2
Instructor approval required to take this course. Please submit an online
approval request at madisoncollege.edu/health-care-interpreting . This course
is designed to build on the skills new interpreters have acquired in Interpreting
Skills 1. Emphasis will be placed on learning how to intervene and clarify
appropriately, acquiring more advanced medical vocabulary in both English
and the target language, and learning how to manage the flow of conversation
when difficulties arise in the encounter. Participants will work extensively in small
groups practicing with dialogues based on real-life medical encounters. See
registration page for textbook information.
#34449 $199 R 5:30pm9:30pm 10/1711/21
Truax Campus
AdditiOnAl trAining (Ce) FOr HeAltHCAre interPreters
Visit madisoncollege.edu/health-care-interpreting to submit an instructor
approval request.
Health Care interpreting: ethics
No class pre-requisites Learning the Code of Ethics for Healthcare Interpreters
is one of the fundamental steps for entering this profession. The principles and
how to apply them as you work will have a huge impact on your success. In class
emphasis will be placed on discussion of case studies and the development of
critical thinking to make informed choices about the best course of action.
Selfcare techniques will be presented to help deal with the stresses of interpreting
in the field of healthcare.
#37258 $65
S 9:00am12:00pm 9/2810/5
Madison College West
#37259 $65
S 9:00am12:00pm 11/211/9
Truax Campus
Health Care interpreting: telephonic/Video
National certification or instructor approval required to take this course.
Are you a working interpreter interested in other venues for your skills? Do
you occasionally interpret by phone or video and are interested in exploring
the special challenges that may arise in those circumstances? Join us for
an introduction to telephonic and video interpreting.
#37261 $99
S 9:00am1:00pm 10/1210/19
Madison College West
NEW!
Health Care interpreting: Advanced ethics
National certification required to take this course. Advanced Ethics is designed
for nationally certified healthcare interpreters who are interested in expanding
their understanding of the NCIHC Code of Ethics and how to put it to use in their
work environments. All participants will be encouraged to present interpreting
scenarios based on their personal experiences for class discussion. It is our
goal to help continue developing the critical thinking skills that all healthcare
interpreters need to effectively deal with the complex situations that are common
in the field. National certification required to take this course.
#37187 $35
R 5:30pm8:30pm
8/8
Truax Campus
#37260 $35
T
5:30pm8:30pm
12/10
Madison College West
Health Care interpreting: sight translation
National certification or instructor approval required to take this course.
Sight translation is one of the most difficult skills to acquire as a Health Care
Interpreter. Often interpreters are unsure of the guidelines and boundaries they
should use when asked to relay written information in verbal form. This class
will place emphasis on distinguishing vital from non-vital documents, how to
appropriately handle inappropriate requests and skill building and technique for
sight translation in the medical field.
#34450 $40
R 5:30pm9:30pm
12/12
Downtown Ed Center
spanish medical terminology
TThis course is intended for health care professionals or interpreters working with
Spanish-speaking patients, but is open to anyone. It focuses on medical technical
language in both English and Spanish. Students gain increased familiarity
with medical terminology, thereby enhancing patient communication. Medical
terminology will be presented according to body systems, clinical specialties
and sub-specialties. The student will master both vocabulary and knowledge
needed for a wide number of medical settings. Bringing a laptop, tablet, or iPad is
recommended but not required. See registration page for textbook information.
#37527 $179 R 5:45pm7:15pm
9/511/7
Madison College West
onlinE Dietary Manager
Technician CErtifiCatE!
Dietary Manager Certificate. Designed for students
interested in becoming certified by the Association of
Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals.
Each program is comprised of 5 eight-week courses.
to qualify for certification, students should have: consent of
instructor to register, high school/hsEd or gEd degree; two
years of food service employment or post-high school training
in food service; current employment in food service position;
intermediate computer skills and internet.
See madisoncollege.edu/dietary-manager-certification.
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