Explore the intricate world of organ and tissue donation with our specially crafted course for interpreters developed by Donate Life in collaboration with Conversations Education. Gain a deep understanding of the donation and transplantation processes in Australia, while delving into essential topics that equip you with the knowledge needed to navigate this critical aspect of healthcare. Overview of donation and transplantation in Australia
Which organs and tissues can be donated
Introduction of donation pathways
Family communication discussing donation
The role of the interpreter
Gain an understanding of Australia’s organ and tissue donation landscape, including the DonateLife Network and the Organ and Tissue Authority.
Identify organs and tissues eligible for donation, considering age-related criteria and suitability factors.
Comprehend the legal and ethical frameworks governing organ donation, including brain death and neurological death pathways.
Gain an understanding of the intricacies of family discussions when discussing donation within end-of-life care, recognizing motivating factors influencing family decision-making.
Recognize the pivotal role of interpreters, understanding challenges and strategies for precise translation in donor family interviews and conversations.
Develop effective communication skills for discussing organ donation within the sensitive context of end-of-life care.
Navigate challenges and ensure precise translation in donor family interviews, fostering clear and respectful communication.
Enhance skills in facilitating family decision-making by understanding motivating factors and effectively conveying information about organ and tissue donation.
 A professional development certificate will be issued upon completion of the course. Learners will be eligible to receive points towards recertification (Section 1.4 of NAATI Recertification PD Catalogue). Some courses may attract PD points from multiple categories. Please choose the most appropriate category for your recertification.
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.
“Interesting course. Something I knew nothing about and great to have a glossary to work with and research further in this important subject.”
– Ana, AU
“Learning how Organ Donation process works was very informative. Organ donation is normally not spoken about at all, however this training has highlighted the Importance of the organ donation and the roles and responsibilities of individual professionals during this process. As an Interpreter learning the processes of organ donation, roles of the professionals and what terminology and details to be aware of when interpreting in these types of sessions is definitely crucial and necessary. As an individual it has made me more aware of the importance of Organ donation. “
– Hursit, AU
“I have enjoyed completing the course, and I have gained valuable knowledge and useful information. Now I feel more prepared to assignments involving organ donation conversations.”
– Natalia, AU
“This was a very helpful course, providing a clear overview of how organ and tissue donation works. It was especially valuable to understand the procedures involved before interpreting in such situations. The trainer was awesome—knowledgeable, engaging, and made the complex information easy to understand. Highly recommended!”
– Daria, PL
$399.00
On-Demand Course
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 through studying the anatomy, physiology and pathology of body and organ systems.
Original price was: $822.00.$549.00Current price is: $549.00.
Bundle – 10 products
Buy in bulk and save when you purchase this Translating & Interpreting in Healthcare Settings - Medical Terminology Bundle comprising 9 Short Courses and 1 Full Course. All courses in this bundle are designed and delivered by Professor Ineke Crezee, author of the popular textbook Introduction to Healthcare for Interpreters and Translators (2013).
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