| Advanced
Seminars
These programs are offered by various
experts specializing in the topics
of discussion. They require successful
completion of a medical interpreter
training program and one-year work
experience. These programs focus
on challenges faced by interpreters
in the workplace. While observing
strict confidentiality, these workshops
draw on participants’ experience
for its facilitated discussion.
Using case studies and role-playing
to build conversation, the topics
covered will vary depending upon
the make-up of the class.
Topics covered include: Asthma,
Diabetes, Behavioral Health, HIV/AIDS
and others.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the basics of the
disease, condition or specialty
- Identify common signs of the
specialty's disease
- To define the specialty or condition
- To discuss the impact of the
condition in America
- Identify specific interpreting
issues related to the condition
or specialty
- Identify appropriate treatment
options
Sample program
description: Behavioral Health Interpreting
Behavioral
Health Interpreting Medical
interpreters encounter special challenges
when interpreting for the mental
health encounter. Mental health
clinicians use different assessment
strategies than their medical colleagues,
and the interpreter may be asked
to use different communication strategies
as well. Issues of privacy, the
emotional nature of the content
of a mental health encounter, and
the powerful experience of witnessing
another’s deeply personal
issues may test the interpreter’s
ability to remain unbiased.
This program introduces the medical
interpreter to key concepts in mental
health assessment and treatment.
The following topics are examined:
- Introduction of key concepts
used in assessment and diagnosis
- Fundamental issues in medical
interpreting for psychological
testing
- Discussion around issues in
interpreting for the psychotherapy
visit with adults and with children
- Discussion around issues involved
in interpreting for psychological
assessments of dangerousness,
especially suicidality and assaultiveness
Content-rich materials included with
all programs. |
