Course Offerings

This course builds the skills and confidence for interpreting in the medical field, with a focus on anatomy and physiology. Students learn terminology and idiomatic expressions used in medicine, with an emphasis on communicating clearly and accurately. Students are able to reinforce and practice what they've learned in mock medical scenarios.

Course Objectives

Understand the prefixes and suffixes that are used in the medical field for interpreting

Learn the variety of terminology in their language of expertise in the medical field

Incorporate the terms and idiomatic expressions learned while interpreting in the medical field

Learn anatomy and physiology required for working in the medical field as an interpreter or translator

Outline of Instruction

Medical Interpreting: Culture, Health and Mind

Government Regulations (such as Title VI and Affordable Care Act)

Most-Known Diseases and Sicknesses

Idiomatic Expressions Used in the Medical Field

Equivalent of Idiomatic Expressions in Other Target Languages

Equivalent of Terminology in Target Language (terminology used in medical, anatomical, physiological and pharmacological fields)

Interpreting Standards of Practice (CLAS, IMIA, CHIA, NCHIC): Interpreter roles (cultural broker, conduit, etc.), modes of interpreting (simultaneous, consecutive, sight translation), interpreting protocols (before, during, after the session)

Group Practice (interpreting using the terminologies and idiomatic expressions learned)

Interpreter Code of Ethics and Culture in the Medical Field

Information about the U.S. Health Care System

Mock Interpreting Scenarios and Final Test

Contact Hours

40

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

The National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters

Website

https://www.certifiedmedicalinterpreters.org/assets/docs/NBCMI_Handbook…

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

Medical interpreter training that was taken at a college or university must be at least 3 credit hours; a transcript is the only acceptable proof.
Medical interpreter training courses must be at least 40 hours; a certificate of completion from an approved medical interpreter training course is the only acceptable proof.

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Translation and Interpretation class suggested, but not required.

Learning Supplies Needed

Handouts

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Participants who are bilingual and interested in pursuing a career in medical interpretation and translation

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Medical interpreters

Interpreters

Translators

Related Courses

FLI-3700D2

FLI-3700C2

HRD-3004AW4

Course Contact Information

Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]