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Meeting Information

PD12456

Date: August 17 (Fri) to August 18, 2012 (Sat)
Time: 6:00 pm—4:00 pm
Location: TCC, 3.108
Fee: $400.00

This program meets on Fridays from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, and Saturdays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

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Infectious Diseases and Policies and Regulations in Healthcare Interpreting: Medical Interpreter Training Seminar (MITS)

Course Details

This course is Module 1 of the Medical Interpreter Training Seminar (MITS). This 10 hour course will substantially improve the ability to interpret effectively on behalf of Spanish-speaking patients. It will cover linguistic and culture aspects of medical interpreting that if not executed correctly could lead to loss of vital information and dire patient consequences. The 40-hour curriculum is divided into four modules to accommodate various learning styles. Upon completing all four modules, participants will qualify to take the National Board for Certification of Medical Interpreters Exam.

Objective

Participants will become familiarized with medical terminology in Spanish.

Outline

• Medical tests and diagnostics
• Medical equipment
• Pharmacology
• Pathologies
• Symptomatology
• Anatomy
• Musculoskeletal System
• Endocrine System
• Respiratory System
• Cardiovascular System
• Urinary System
• Nervous System
• Digestive System
• Integumentary System
• Medical treatments

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Instructor(s)

• Glenn Martinez

Coordinator(s)

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