FCM497A
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FCM497A - F.A.C.E.S Conversantes
Course Description
Fostering and Achieving Culture Equity and Sensitivity in the Health Professions (F.A.C.E.S.) Conversantes is a service-learning course that provides bilingual Spanish-speaking students with training and opportunities to volunteer as medical interpreters in health care facilities located in Southern Arizona. The course is a collaborative effort among the Department of Family and Community Medicine, Arizona Hispanic Center of Excellence, Arizona Health Sciences-Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and local clinics and hospitals. Students in the class are enrolled at The University of Arizona.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Undergraduate
Course Requisites
1. Bilingual English/Spanish
2. Interested in pursuing a health-related profession
3. Available to volunteer at least two hours per week in a community setting
4. Received prior approval from the instructors before enrolling in the course
2. Interested in pursuing a health-related profession
3. Available to volunteer at least two hours per week in a community setting
4. Received prior approval from the instructors before enrolling in the course
May be convened with
Component
Workshop
Optional Component
No
Typically Offered Main Campus
Fall, Spring, Summer 1 and 2