The Professional Medical Interpreter: A Comprehensive 40-hour Medical Interpreting Course (The Professional Medical Interpreter®: A Comprehensive 40-hour Medical Interpreter Course)

By Academy of Interpretation

These two books, The Professional Medical Interpreter and Medical Terminology for Interpreters were created for the aspiring medical interpreter who wants a complete and comprehensive course based on accreditation standards for medical interpreting education. It is also for those who are seeking to complete a course that will serve as a pre-requisite for Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) and Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI) certification. Developed by Liberty Language Services, a language services company that also trains professional medical interpreters, this course was developed for the modern-day interpreter working in the 21st century. The medical interpreting profession has come a long way over the past 20 years, and we have created a course that includes the necessary skills and knowledge to perform as a trained and qualified medical interpreter. A comprehensive textbook that presents the required knowledge and skills required to become a professional medical interpreter. Readers will learn about the roles of the interpreter, code of ethics, and how to perform as an interpreter from establishing professional boundaries to managing the flow of an interpreted session. Aspiring interpreters can find all they need to know to begin their journey as a professional, trained and qualified medical interpreter. The field of medical and healthcare interpreter training has been evolving. We have included an innovative chapter written by Dr. Cynthia Roat on message conversion--the mechanics and "how-to" of converting a spoken message from one language to another. The role of the medical interpreter as cultural broker has also been debated and has evolved to include the undeniable fact that medical interpreters serve as mediators of intercultural communication. A special emphasis on intercultural mediation, is the contribution from leading expert in medical interpreting, Dr. Izabel de Souza. Being an interpreter requires confidence and the aspiring interpreter can use this book and accompanying course to that. You will learn all that is needed to perform successfully as an interpreter. Medical Terminology for Interpreters is specially designed for aspiring and practicing medical and healthcare interpreters working in spoken languages. It provides a complete and comprehensive review of anatomy, physiology, pathologies, treatment, and procedures for each of the systems of the human body. Readers will learn the best techniques for easy and simple learning of medical terminology, including the study of roots, suffixes, and prefixes; as well as how medical words are formed to help the practicing interpreter continue to learn. Vocabulary lists, surgical procedure terms, and a list of types of healthcare providers are also included along with lists of common acronyms and abbreviations. Memory tricks and other skills are taught to build confidence in decoding any new medical terms an interpreter might encounter. The Medical Terminology for Interpreters book is a must for beginner, intermediate, and aspiring interpreters who need to fully understand medical terminology.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0B8BJB4WB
• ISBN13: 9798843736279
• Release Date: August 2022
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 1.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.5" x 8.5"