Marlene's Medical Terminology Series: L1080 Dermatology for Interpreters Part 1 (.2 CEUs)
DSHS Approval # 408.
ATA-approved. Meets CCHI requirements for continuing education. This is an online course to help you prepare for interpreting in dermatology specialty 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. Level 2 interpreters are required to complete ALL sight translation and consecutive interpreting activities.
This is a language-neutral course for all languages. However, there are exercises to give you opportunity to practice sight translation and consecutive interpreting in your language pair.
Instructor: Marlene V. Obermeyer, MA, RN
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You may request language-specific review of your learning activities. (Extra Fee). Please contact me for availability.
For online option, participant must pass the test with 80% grade.
Learning Objectives:
1. Explain medical terminology for common disorders of the skin (There are over 20 skin disorders described in Part 1). (30 minutes)
2. Practice sight translation for patient instructions for skin biopsy. (10 minutes)
3. Practice listening and memory skills for patient instructions related to eczema. (20 minutes)
4. Practice sight translation and consecutive interpreting for patient instructions related to contact dermatitis.(30 minutes)
5. Identify medical terminology related to eczema and contact dermatitis. (20 minutes)
6. Relate how knowledge of the specialized terminology will enhance the interpreter's professional practice. (10 minutes)
Instructions:
Log in times are tracked and documented by the learning management system.
Participants are expected to spend the awarded contact hours on the learning activities and to claim credit only for the time spent on the course. Some participants may need more time than others, depending on their background knowledge base.
Presentation times are approximate only as participants are free to review and repeat the presentations and the sight translation/consecutive interpreting activities as many times as needed in order to understand the concepts.
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, open new windows, view videos and listen to audios, etc. If you are not familiar with these tasks, you may need more time in completing this course.)