Learning Medical Terminology can seem like a daunting task at first. It could, in fact, be like learning a whole other language. In reality, memorising all of the words in a medical dictionary may prove to be impossible.
Do not fear! There is a simple way to learn and understand Medical Terminology. Most words are simply a combination of different parts or elements. In this course, you will learn the frequently used roots, prefixes, and suffixes of common medical terminology.
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Translating & Interpreting in Healthcare Settings – Bundle
5/5
$599.00
There is no better way to establish competencies as a professional translator or interpreter in the healthcare sector than this bundle of on-demand courses. As the industry moves towards more nuanced and specialised testing of capabilities, you will find the skill developed in these courses immensely valuable, both in preparing for NAATI tests, and also for working within the healthcare sector. We consider this a useful bundle for practitioners regardless of their level of certification, and in fact recommend this for those practising below the “Certified Translator” or “Certified Interpreter” level, especially practitioners who are new to the industry, new to the country, or are providing services in an emerging language.
330 total points
PD Certificate
Informed Consent (T&I in Healthcare Settings)
5/5
$47.00
In this module you will learn what Informed Consent is, why it is important and what it should include. You will also learn what information needs to be provided in order to ensure that patients or their families/caregivers are fully informed and able to consent. We will look at situations where patients are not able to consent and what happens then. We will look at the interpreter role, challenges and how to address some of the challenges.
10 points
PD Certificate
Ethics Course Bundle for Translators and Interpreters
5/5
$180.00
Dive deep into the ethical considerations and obligations of interpreters and translators operating in diverse real-world scenarios.
30 total points
PD Certificate
Video Remote Interpreting
5/5
$0.00
Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) can be a cost-effective, quick and easy way of providing interpreting services. However, it can be quite a challenging mode of delivery for practitioners due to technical issues and its complex and cognitively demanding nature.
This course will explore Video Remote Interpreting through the perspective of all participants i.e., Service Providers, Interpreters and CaLD clients, and aim to teach learners how to employ certain strategies when they are faced with challenges and dilemmas. The course will also show learners how to use various Video Interpreting platforms through instructional videos.
Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) can be a cost-effective, quick and easy way of providing interpreting services. However, it can be quite a challenging mode of delivery for practitioners due to technical issues and its complex and cognitively demanding nature.
This course will explore Video Remote Interpreting through the perspective of all participants i.e., Service Providers, Interpreters and CaLD clients, and aim to teach learners how to employ certain strategies when they are faced with challenges and dilemmas. The course will also show learners how to use various Video Interpreting platforms through instructional videos.
10 points
PD Certificate
Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (T&I in Healthcare Settings)
5/5
$35.00
Anaesthesiology is the medical specialty concerned with the perioperative care of patients before, during and after surgery. It encompasses anaesthesia, intensive care medicine, critical emergency medicine and pain medicine. Anaesthesia is a state of controlled, temporary loss of sensation or awareness that is induced for medical purposes. Intensive care refers to the specialised treatment given to patients in an acute medical condition who require critical medical care.
10 points
PD Certificate
Introduction to Medical Terminology – Full Course
5/5
$399.00
Learning Medical Terminology can seem like a daunting task at first. It could, in fact, be like learning a whole other language. In reality, memorising all of the words in a medical dictionary may prove to be impossible.
Do not fear! There is a simple way to learn and understand Medical Terminology. Most words are simply a combination of different parts or elements. In this course, you will learn the frequently used roots, prefixes, and suffixes of common medical terminology.
Learning Medical Terminology can seem like a daunting task at first. It could, in fact, be like learning a whole other language. In reality, memorising all of the words in a medical dictionary may prove to be impossible.
Do not fear! There is a simple way to learn and understand Medical Terminology. Most words are simply a combination of different parts or elements. In this course, you will learn the frequently used roots, prefixes, and suffixes of common medical terminology.
40 points
PD Certificate
Introduction to Conference Interpreting
5/5
$35.00
Conference Interpreting was officially born at the Treaty of Versailles in Paris in 1919. How has this area of interpreting evolved since then and what does it look like today? What characterizes Conference Interpreting and conference interpreters? Has the area been impacted by technological advances and what are the current trends? This course will explore the history and evolution of this area, the techniques and skills required to master it, and examine future trends and technological advances.
10 points
PD Certificate
The Respiratory System (T&I in Healthcare Settings)
5/5
$35.00
The Respiratory System is an important system in our body for gas exchange. It contains a series of organs responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide.
10 points
PD Certificate
Translating and Interpreting for Children’s Health
5/5
$49.00
Language professionals can now build specialised knowledge of paediatric healthcare (children’s health).This on-demand course bundle suits practitioners of all levels and abilities to upgrade their capabilities with content aimed at building skills and practical knowledge of health issues and procedures. We highly recommend these courses for professionals who are new to the healthcare industry or the profession.
20 total points
PD Certificate
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Mon
9
October 9 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
This workshop suits practitioners and students preparing for the NAATI Certified Provisional Interpreter or Certified Interpreter Consecutive Dialogue Interpreting tasks, or seeking to improve their…
$150.00
Fri
3 May
May 3 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
This workshop suits practitioners and students preparing for the NAATI Certified Interpreter Simultaneous Monologue Interpreting tasks, or seeking to improve their Simultaneous Interpreting skills.
$95.00
Sat
1,8 June
June 1 - 8@ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
There is a simple way to learn and understand Medical Terminology. Most words are simply a combination of different parts or elements. In this course, you will learn the frequently used roots, prefixes, and suffixes of common medical terminology.
$345.00
Sat
27 Jul
Jul 27 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
This workshop suits practitioners and students preparing for the NAATI Certified Interpreter Sight Translation tasks, or seeking to improve their Sight Translation skills.
$95.00
Mon
12 Aug
Aug 12 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
This workshop suits practitioners and students preparing for the NAATI Certified Provisional Interpreter or Certified Interpreter Consecutive Dialogue Interpreting tasks, or seeking to improve their Interactional Management skills.
$95.00
Sat
5,12,19 Oct
Oct 5 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Learning Medical Terminology can seem like a daunting task at first. It could, in fact, be like learning a whole other language. In reality, memorising all of the words in a medical dictionary may prove to be impossible.
$345.00
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