Intercultural Services in Healthcare

Wake Forest University

United States of America, Winston-Salem

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Wake Forest University

United States of America , Winston-Salem

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines26-Aug-2022 15-Jan-2022

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Duration 12 month(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 38,650 / year

Apply Date 15-Jan-2022

Next Intake 26-Aug-2022

Intercultural Services in Healthcare

About

Overview The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations established that 66 percent of sentinel events in healthcare are caused by deficient communication. As a result, as of January 1, 2011, it implemented accreditation standards to advance effective communication and cultural competence, requiring medical institutions receiving federal funds to provide language services to patients with limited English proficiency.Our graduates in the Intercultural Services in Healthcare program at Wake Forest University will be prepared toidentify and address ethnic, linguistic and socio-cultural healthcare issuesensure hiring of qualified and competent interpreters, translator, and bilingual staffeducate personnel about current federal regulationsimprove patient care quality by integrating evidence-based practices of intercultural healthcare delivery into the work processhelp reduce tragic and costly sentinel events. I want to find another Master Course

This Intercultural Services in Healthcare program at Wake Forest University is the first such specialization in the U.S., preparing graduates to enter managerial positions in culture-sensitive healthcare delivery areas such as bilingual employment, translation/interpreting services and health communications.

Disciplines

Public Health

Health Sciences

Area & Cultural Studies

Requirements

Other Requirements

1 : Each application, whether from a domestic or international applicant, is evaluated and considered on its own merits and academic qualifications. Consideration is also given to previous research experience, publications, and work performance.International applicants whose native language is not English are required to take the TOEFL or IELTS examinationsApplicants whose native language is not English, but English was the primary medium of instruction at the public, undergraduate, or graduate school level, should include an official statement from their degree granting institution confirming that English was the medium of instruction. Once this statement has been received, the Graduate School will confirm by email or written document that the English requirement has been met.