Master of Science in Health Care Interpretation: Online

Course Overview The MS in health care interpretation is specifically designed for nationally certified ASL-English interpreters interested in advancing their education through specialized training in health care interpreting. Demand for interpreters is expected to grow 18% over the next ten years, more than three times the rate of the overall job market, with health care as the second highest-demand industry. Key Program Highlights This program has been developed as a response to meet this rising demand What is an ASL Medical Interpreter? ASL-English medical interpreters are trained to facilitate communication between Deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals who use American Sign Language (ASL) and hearing individuals who communicate in English These interpreters possess fluency in both languages, an understanding of Deaf cultural values and norms, ethical and professional standards, and specialized knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and health care protocols ASL-English medical interpreters work in various health care settings, conveying complex medical information to ensure patients receive the care they need and can fully participate in decisions affecting their health RIT/NTID’s Master’s in ASL Medical Interpretation: Offered Exclusively Online The National Technical Institute for the Deaf’s Department of American Sign Language and Interpreting Education administers the program, with some coursework from RIT’s College of Health Sciences and Technology This unique program: Meets the growing demand for specialized sign language health care interpreters as more deaf and hard-of-hearing professionals enter medical/health care fields