American Sign Language for Medical Professionals

This course is an introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf
 culture for medical professionals.  It will be comprised of traditional,
 in-class ASL instruction and skill building as well as some time centering on
 discussing topics relevant and integral to Deaf culture.  You need not have
 any background in ASL in order to take this class.  Upon completion of this
 course, students will Be able to have basic ASL interactions with Deaf
 patients of all age ranges on topics including, but not limited to, asking
 about and answering common procedural questions, using ASL fingerspelling, and
 learn specific approaches needed to interact successfully with Deaf patients.
 Have discussed some of the specific topics and concerns pertinent and
 foundational to Deaf culture that will help them to understand the unique
 perspectives and needs of their Deaf patients.