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.
Dermatology is the branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders. Australia has one of the highest rates of melanoma in the world.
Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) is a medical specialty that is focused on the ears, nose, and throat. It is also called otolaryngology-head and neck surgery as the specialists are trained to treat patients with disorders and diseases of the ears, nose, throat, and other structures of the neck and face.
Endocrinology and Diabetes (T&I in Healthcare Settings)
5/5
$35.00
Endocrinology is the study of medicine that relates to the endocrine system. The endocrine system is a series of glands that produce and secrete hormones that the body uses for a wide range of functions.
Geriatrics and Aged Care (T&I in Healthcare Settings)
5/5
$35.00
Geriatric medicine or Geriatrics is a specialty that focuses on the health care of people aged 65 and over who usually have more than one age-related condition.
Gynaecology is the branch of medicine that specializes in women’s health, with a focus on the female reproductive system. The gynaecological disorders include menstruation issues, urinary incontinence in women and postmenopausal disorders.
Haematology is the branch of medicine concerned with the study of diseases related to blood. Common blood disorders include anaemia, bleeding disorders such as haemophilia and blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma.
Immunology is the branch of biomedical science that study the structure and function of the immune system. The immune system is a complex network of cells and proteins that defends the body against infection.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), mental health is “a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community.” Psychiatry is the branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioural disorders.
Neonatology is a subspecialty of paediatrics that specialises in the medical care of newborn infants, especially those that are ill or premature. It is a hospital-based specialty and is usually practised in neonatal care units. In Australia, around eight per cent of babies are born prematurely (before 37 weeks’ gestation) every year (Better Health Vic).
Nephrology is a specialty of internal medicine that focuses on the diseases of the kidneys. An estimated 1.7 million (10%) Australian adults aged 18 years and over had biomedical signs of chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Obstetrics and Pregnancy (T&I in Healthcare Settings)
5/5
$35.00
Obstetrics is the branch of medicine concerned with childbirth, caring for and treating women in or in connection with childbirth. Obstetrics involves care during pre-conception, pregnancy, childbirth, and immediately after delivery.
Oncology is the branch of medicine that deals with tumours, cancer and providing care/treatment for patients diagnosed with cancer. The most common cancers in Australia (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer) are prostate, breast, colorectal (bowel), melanoma and lung cancer (Cancer Council Australia).
Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine specialised in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the eye. Globally, at least 2.2 billion people have a near or distant vision impairment. In at least 1 billion – or almost half – of these cases, vision impairment could have been prevented or has yet to be addressed. (WHO 2020)
Reproductive Medicine (T&I in Healthcare Settings)
5/5
$35.00
Reproductive medicine is a branch of medicine that specializes in fertility preservation, diagnosing and treating infertility, and other reproductive problems. Reproductive medicine also deals with issues related to contraception (birth control), and certain sexual problems.
Rheumatology is the branch of internal medicine that deals with a variety of conditions affecting connective tissues of the body, including joints, muscle, bone, the immune and vascular systems.
Sexual health-related issues are wide-ranging and encompass sexual orientation and gender identity, sexual expression, relationships, and pleasure. This module will focus on Sexually Transmitted Infections.
The Cardiovascular System (T&I in Healthcare Settings)
5/5
$35.00
The cardiovascular system is an important structure within the human body. Cardiovascular disease is one of Australia’s largest health problem and accounts for 1 in 4 of all deaths.
The digestive system consists of the gastrointestinal tracts and accessory organs of digestion include the liver, gallbladder, pancreas and salivary glands. The digestive system is important for transporting food, breaking down food, taking up nutrients from food and moving out waste products from our body.
Neurology is the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of disorders of the nervous system. The nervous system is a complex, sophisticated system that regulates and coordinates body activities. Neurological disorders are disorders of the brain and nervous system, such as epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and acquired brain injury. Almost one in six people worldwide have a neurological disorder (WHO 2006).
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.
Translating & Interpreting in Healthcare Settings – Bundle
5/5
$1,155.00Original price was: $1,155.00.$599.00Current price is: $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.
Translating and Interpreting for Children’s Health
5/5
$70.00Original price was: $70.00.$49.00Current price is: $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.
$70.00Original price was: $70.00.$49.00Current price is: $49.00.
Language professionals operating in the field of men's health need special knowledge. This bundle of on-demand courses helps practitioners regardless of their level of certification. We highly recommend professionals practising below the “Certified Translator” or “Certified Interpreter” level upgrade their capabilities with this collection of content aimed at building skills and knowledge of men's health issues and procedures in the healthcare sector. It is especially useful for those new to the industry or the profession.
$175.00Original price was: $175.00.$119.00Current price is: $119.00.
Language professionals operating in the field of women's health need special knowledge. This bundle of on-demand courses helps practitioners regardless of their level of certification. We highly recommend professionals practising below the “Certified Translator” or “Certified Interpreter” level upgrade their capabilities with this collection of content aimed at building skills and knowledge of women's health issues and procedures in the healthcare sector. It is especially useful for those new to the industry or the profession.
Translating and Interpreting for Women’s, Men’s and Children’s Health
5/5
$245.00Original price was: $245.00.$169.00Current price is: $169.00.
Language professionals can now build specialised knowledge of paediatric healthcare (children’s health), as well as for women's and men'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 professionals practising below the “Certified Translator” or “Certified Interpreter” level upgrade their capabilities with this collection of content aimed at building skills and knowledge of health issues and procedures for these groups in the healthcare sector. It is especially useful for those new to the industry or the profession.
Urology and the Male Urogenital System (T&I in Healthcare Settings)
5/5
$35.00
Urology is a branch of medicine that focuses on the surgical and medical diseases of the male and female urinary tract system and the male reproductive organs.
Workshop – Medical Terminology – Mandarin (13/5/23 and 27/5/23)
5/5
$295.00
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 workshop, you will learn the common roots, prefixes, and suffixes of medical terminology and how to use this knowledge to help you navigate complicated medical language for your interpreting and translating assignments.
This workshop is designed for new interpreters and translators and experienced interpreters and translators looking to refresh their knowledge of medical terminology.
The workshop includes a Medical Terminology workbook, including a glossary that you can take home.
Workshop – Medical Terminology – Mandarin (14/10/23 and 28/10/23)
5/5
$295.00
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 workshop, you will learn the common roots, prefixes, and suffixes of medical terminology and how to use this knowledge to help you navigate complicated medical language for your interpreting and translating assignments.
This workshop is designed for new interpreters and translators and experienced interpreters and translators looking to refresh their knowledge of medical terminology.
The workshop includes a Medical Terminology workbook, including a glossary that you can take home.