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DSHS-516 Neurological and Respiratory Disorders (3 Credits). Approved 7/22/2020.

Marlene's Medical Terminology Series

Neurological and Respiratory Disorders 3 Credits (3 Hours)

DSHS-516 Neurological and Respiratory Disorders (3 Credits). Approved 7/22/2020.


ATA-approved.  Meets CCHI requirements for continuing education. 

Approved by Washington State DSHS as continuing education course for medical interpreters for 3 years.
Approved by Oregon State Authority as part of healthcare training program for interpreters.
This is an online course to help you prepare to interpret in neurology and pulmonology encounters. 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. 

Instructor: Marlene V. Obermeyer, MA, RN
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The participant will gain improved understanding of the anatomy and medical terminology for major diseases, diagnostic procedures and treatments beyond the basic level by participating in the learning activties that include Powerpoint presentations, audio recordings for listening practice, videos for interpreting practice, and at least two tests to help enhance comprehension and improve retention of the information.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, the participant would be able to:

  1. Describe the major parts of the nervous system and how they function related to specific diseases. 
  2. Explain the difference between procedures such as electromyography (EMG) and encephalography (EEG).
  3. Explain the difference between diagnoses such meningitis and encephalitis, paraplegia, quadriplegia, hemiplegia.
  4. Explain the difference between CT Scan, MRI and PET scan. 
  5. Explain the different types of stroke and their symptoms.
  6. Practice sight translation and  consecutive interpreting for procedures EMG and EEG and stroke assessment.
  7. Describe the major parts of the respiratory system and how they function related to specific diseases. 
  8. Explain the difference between diagnoses such as asthma and pneumonia, pharyngitis and laryngitis.
  9. Explain the difference between procedures such as laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy. 
  10. Practice sight translation and consecutive interpreting for asthma, pneumonia and bronchoscopy. 

 

Instructions:

  • Log in times are tracked and documented electronically by the learning management system (LMS).

  • Each module must be completed before the LMS allows access to the next module. If any previous module/lesson is incomplete, the LMS would not allow access to the next module.
  • Certificates are automatically generated upon completion of all required learning activities as tracked by the LMS, including presentations (Powerpoint, audios, videos), short quizzes and/or exams.
  • Participants may log in at any time during a 24-hour period and may spend as many hours as needed to complete each course. The participant has 4 weeks to complete the course from date of registration. 
  • Participants are expected to spend the minimum number of awarded continuing education hours on the learning activities and to claim credit only for the approved number of hours. In order for the certificate to be valid, all learning activities must be completed. Culture Advantage reserves the right to conduct random review of participant's electronic record of attendance.
  • Some courses may include audios and videos and may require participants to submit audios and/or written assignments for demonstration of achievement of learning objectives.
  • Some participants may need more time than others, depending on their background knowledge base.
  • Participants are free to review and repeat the presentations and any other activities as many times as needed to complete the course. Once the course is completed, they would no longer have access to the course.
  • To receive a certificate of completion, the participant must pass the quizzes/exams with 80% grade.  The quizzes/exams  may be taken twice. The LMS does not allow downloading of certificates without completing ALL of the modules of the course and without passing the quizzes/exams with at least 80% grade.
  • Participants are responsible for confirming if this course is appropriate for their training and professional goals.
  • Technical Requirement: Windows 10, newest version of Firefox Browser, Google Chrome or IE, 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 learning activities 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. Please contact the administrator.
  • (This course requires computer and Internet literacy: Ability to follow links, download files, open new windows, view videos and listen to audios, etc. If the participant is not familiar with these tasks, they should plan on spending more time on the course. Participants are strongly encouraged NOT to wait until the last days of the 4-week time period to start taking the course. The limit for course access remains 4 weeks. After 4 weeks, the access to the course expires.)