Learning Objectives and Learning Activities
- Review standards of practice for medical interpreters (IMIA, NCIHC) and ethics (Washington State, IMIA, NCIHC) in general and as they apply to phone and video interpreting (15 minutes).
- Explain the difference between F2F (face-to-face or onsite interpreting), and OPI, VRI interpreting. (15 minutes.)
- Discusses challenges of remote interpreting, and how to address those challenges, including adherence to medical interpreting standards. (15 minutes)
- Discuss the skills and techniques for VRI. (30 minutes)
- Discuss equipment requirements and basic troubleshooting. (15 minutes)
- Practice Consecutive Interpreting with simulated VRI and application of Washington State Ethical Standards. (15 minutes)
- Discuss OPI skills and techniques. (45 minutes)
- Practice interpreting in a simulated OPI clinical encounter with application of ethical standards. (30 minutes)
- Explain what is the difference between telemedicine and telehealth. (15 minutes)
- Identify the different types of telemedicine and practice interpreting brief scenarios. (45 minutes)
Multiple Choice Exam (10 minutes)
Total 240 minutes