40-hour Intensive Medical Interpreter Training

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This medical interpreter training course combines several of our on-demand healthcare interpreting and interpreter ethics courses and features additional introductory courses and deep practice exercises.

Learning objectives:

1. Fundamentals of Healthcare Interpreting
   • Understand the basic principles and practices of interpreting in healthcare settings.
   • Familiarize with the roles and responsibilities of a healthcare interpreter.
2. Interpreting Mechanics and Skills
   • Develop and practice effective interpreting techniques.
   • Enhance memory retention and note-taking skills for efficient interpreting.
3. Medical Terminology
   • Learn essential medical terms used in healthcare settings.
   • Acquire knowledge of medical language and its proper usage during interpretation.
4. Body Systems and Genetics
   • Gain an understanding of the human body systems and genetic information.
   • Apply this knowledge to accurately interpret medical information related to these topics.
5. US Healthcare System
   • Navigate the US healthcare system effectively as an interpreter.
   • Understand the structure and functioning of the US healthcare system to assist patients and providers.
6. Intercultural Interpreting
   • Develop skills for cross-cultural communication and interpreting.
   • Recognize and address cultural differences that may affect interpretation in healthcare contexts.
7. Interpreter Ethics and Vicarious Trauma
   • Learn about the ethical standards and decision-making processes in healthcare interpreting.
   • Understand and manage vicarious trauma and stress associated with interpreting in medical environments.
8. Review and Practice
   • Consolidate knowledge through review sessions and practice exercises.
   • Prepare for the final assessment through comprehensive practice and review.
9. Preparation for National Certification
   • Meet the pre-certification requirements for national healthcare interpreter certification.
   • Complete the training with the necessary knowledge and skills to apply for certification.
10. Assessment
    • Successfully pass a 75-question knowledge quiz to demonstrate comprehension of the course material.

Achieve at least 80% on the quiz to earn a completion certificate.