This 60-hour course will take you through the journey covering more than the essential foundation of a Professional Medical Interpreter’s required skills and knowledge. Participants have constant opportunities to practice with realistic scenarios in order to effectively apply the course content. Subject Competence is evaluated each day of the course to ensure that each concept covered has been adequately understood.
Topics covered:
Laws & Regulations Applicable to Language Access
Ethics & Standards of the Interpreting Profession
Healthcare System Overview
Patient Rights
Medical Terminology
Cultural & Linguistic Competence
Industry Significant Terminology
Note Taking Skills
Methodology
Advocacy
Professional Advancement