Advanced Medical Interpreting
This is an in-person event.
Partnership for Families
1800 McCallie Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
United States
This workshop will break down the interpreting process from start to finish in a medical interpreting assignment. Highlighted topics include: preparation, doctor’s office vs. hospital setting, breaking down medical terminology and medical questions, the art of “handing off” to the next interpreter, HIPAA considerations, Universal Codes, Informed Consent, avoiding infection exposure, interpreting in the OR, sterile field, best practices when medical situations are not what is expected involving legal, mental health, child services, or palliative care.
The workshops will take place from 9am - 5pm, both days.
Presenters:
Heather Brown, M.S., PA-C, DFAAPA
Anna McDuffie, B.S., CI & CT, NIC, SC:L
1.4 CEUs for the entire workshop!
This workshop will be divided into 4 topics. Come for one topic, or for all four and earn CEU's for the time you are here. Non-working lunches will be on your own.
Each segment is only $10 to attend! Attend the entire workshop for $40!
Students are half price!
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advanced-medical-interpreting- workshop-tickets-42878203862?aff=eac2
Sponsored by: Southeast Interpreters Network and Partnership Deaf Services
Updated: February 8, 2018 4:44pm CST