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The Cardiovascular System (Translating and Interpreting in Healthcare Settings)

Rated 5 out of 5

Description

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.


Who would this be useful for?

Interpreters at all levels of knowledge of clinical medicine who are interested in gaining basic understanding of the cardiovascular system. Interpreters who are preparing for the NAATI Certified Specialist Health Interpreter (CSHI) Test. Interpreters who are pursuing to become a healthcare interpreter.


This course will cover the following items:

Anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system

Pathology and common disorders of cardiovascular system

Common investigations and common medications

Health professionals involved

Important medical terminology (including Latin and Greek Root words)


Course outcomes

Knowledge

The anatomy of the cardiovascular system.

How the cardiovascular system works.

Common disorders involving the cardiovascular system and their causes.

The names and utility of common investigations, medications and health professionals in relation to the cardiovascular system.

Easy ways to remember relevant cardiovascular terminology.


Skills

Provide high quality and professional interpreting of complex and specialised spoken language from the health domain.

Understand, remember and recall cardiovascular terminology efficiently.


This course includes:

Course inclusions will be added soon.


Certificate Earned

 A certificate of completion may be issued upon completion of this course.

Completion of this course may be claimable as a professional development activity for NAATI recertification. The applicable category and number of PD points will depend on the current NAATI Recertification Professional Development Catalogue and the nature and duration of the activity.

Practitioners should refer to the current NAATI Recertification Professional Development Catalogue to determine the appropriate category and points that may be claimed towards their individual recertification requirements.

Endorsement

Endorsements will be added soon.

Course Completion Guidelines

Students are required to read and complete all the course content, including watching all videos, and successfully completing all assessments. In order to attain your certificate, you need to score 100% on each assessment. Students will have unlimited attempts to complete the course over the length of their access.

 

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Presented By

Medical Doctor and Medical Education Facilitator
All Graduates – Interpreting & Translating
Rated 5 out of 5
Melbourne, Australia

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