WA DSHS Approved Course: D413

Meets CCHI requirements for continuing education as of the date of publication.

Certified Interpreters
Participants are responsible for ensuring that the course meets their continuing education needs.

This is an online course to help you prepare to interpret for patients undergoing testing for diabetes.  You have 4 weeks to complete this course.

For Level 1 and Level 2 Interpreters:  

Level 1: Beginner Interpreters.  

Level 2: For experienced or certified interpreters who want to learn more about medical concepts. Level 2 interpreters are required to complete the sight translation and consecutive interpreting activities.

Instructor: Marlene V. Obermeyer, MA, RN
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Learning Objectives:

1. Review what is diabetes and the three types of diabetes. (15 minutes)
2. Explain the procedure for testing fasting blood sugar (FBS). (15 minutes)
3. Explain the procedure for Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT). (15 minutes)
4. Explain what is A1C. (15 minutes)
5. Explain what is random blood sugar testing. (15 minutes)
6. Practice sight translation for fasting blood sugar. (15 minutes)
7. Practice consecutive interpreting for patient instructions on diabetes. (15 minutes)
8. Practice interpreting patient instructions on recognizing hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. (15 minutes)

Instructions:

Log in times are tracked and documented by the learning management system.
Participant are expected to spend the awarded contact hours on the learning activities and to claim credit only for the time spent on the course.
In order to receive a certificate, the participant must pass the quizzes/exams with 80% grade.  The quizzes/exams  may be taken twice. 
Technical Requirement: Windows 10, newest Firefox Browser, with AdobeFlashplayer, audio and video capability. Iphone and Ipads or mobile devices are not supported, although you may be able to view some features, you would not be able to complete all of the lessons using mobile phone devices.
For any technical issues, please email the administrator for assistance at [email protected]
Please note: There is no refund once the course is accessed. You may be given additional time for completion if there are technical difficulties. Certificate is not awarded if participant does not pass the tests.
The participant receives  4 weeks access to the course from the date of registration.
(This course requires computer and Internet literacy: Ability to follow links, download files, opening new windows, viewing videos and listening to audios, etc. If you are not familiar with these tasks, you may need more time in completing this course.)