Interpreter Skills Development Training Course
CyraCom's results-driven Interpreter Skills Development training course provides
participants with opportunities to learn and develop effective interpretation techniques.
Upon completing this course, successful participants apply the ethics, standards
and protocols of medical interpretation and apply techniques to facilitate interaction
between Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients and healthcare professionals.
This course covers the following fundamentals of medical interpretation:
- Ethics, standards and protocols
- Session management techniques
- Modes of interpretation
- Cultural responsiveness
- Code of Ethics for the medical interpreter
- How to identify and avoid common medical interpretation errors
- Professional development resources for medical interpreters
- Techniques on building medical vocabulary
- Short-term memory and note taking skills
Our expert training staff utilizes a variety of active learning techniques to ensure
the participants' effective assimilation and application of the knowledge and skills
covered. Training techniques include guided class discussions, recorded listening
scenarios, role playing exercises, small group presentations and review quizzes.
All activities are designed to reinforce learning and stimulate critical thinking
concerning medical interpretation.
This three-day course, complete with information and exercises, is delivered in
English. All participants must be bilingual (English and any other language). It
is preferable that participants work with interpreters (employed or contracted)
and have a working knowledge of healthcare. Participants receive detailed printed
information including the course outline, learning aids, and role plays. Each participant,
upon completing the course, receives a Certificate of Completion.
For additional information on how you can improve your organization's internal interpreter
training program, email info@cyracom.com or
call 800-713-4950 option 4.