This course introduces learners to medical terminology, focusing on the history, structure, and application of medical terms. Participants will explore the Latin and Greek origins of medical language, learn general rules for word formation, and practice spelling and pronunciation. By the end of the course, learners will be able to decode complex medical terms and understand their components.
Introduction to Community Translation – Full Course
5/5
$399.00
A comprehensive course designed to equip community translators with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for their roles through 12 interactive modules. Led by Associate Professor Mustapha Taibi, this course delves into the nuances of translation as a crucial aspect of public service. Throughout the course, participants will explore the general nature of translation and the specific challenges and requirements of community translation—also known as public service translation. This entails translating content that facilitates effective communication between public services and speakers of different languages.
Introduction to Interactional Management for Interpreters
5/5
$47.00
With the implementation of NAATI’s Certification System, Candidates are now being marked for their performance on interactional management. So, why do we suddenly need to look at interactional management? What does this mean for practising interpreters? Why do interpreters need to work on interactional management skills? And more importantly, to what extent can interactions be managed ethically? This course aims at helping practising and aspiring interpreters understand the importance of and strategies for managing interactions during an interpreting assignment.
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.
Locating and Using Resources – Introduction to Community Translation
5/5
$47.00
This course offers practical guidance on locating and utilizing resources effectively. Participants will learn to use a variety of research tools and methods to search for information, with a focus on country-, institution-, or domain-specific terminology. They will discover how to find and evaluate the reliability of different language and thematic resources, such as dictionaries, thesauri, glossaries, encyclopaedias, and parallel texts on the internet. Additionally, the course covers other essential resources like CAT tools and machine translation, including discussions on post-editing and quality assurance in community translation.
Mastering Your Working Languages – Introduction to Community Translation
5/5
$47.00
This short course aims to alert translators to the specificities and problem areas associated with specific community languages in terms of structure, textual conventions and sociolinguistic factors. In addition to problem areas in the English language (e.g., polysemy, pre-modification, relative clauses), examples will be provided in Arabic and Spanish (the facilitator’s working languages in addition to English). Differences between Chinese and English, especially in relation to information structure, will also be used to illustrate language issues that might impact on the quality of translations. Participants with other working languages will be encouraged to provide and discuss examples of structural, lexical and textual differences between those languages.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the common medical terminology associated with the Endocrine System. Participants will learn about the anatomy and functions of various endocrine glands, understand common endocrine disorders, and become familiar with diagnostic methods and treatments. The course aims to enhance learners' proficiency in using endocrine system-related medical terminology.
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the common medical terminology associated with the Hematology and Immune System. Learners will study the anatomy of blood and blood vessels, blood groups, blood cells, and the immune and lymphatic systems. The course also covers common disorders, diagnostic methods, and treatments, enhancing proficiency in using hematology and immune system-related medical terminology.
This course delves into the common medical terminology of the Cardiovascular System (CVS). Participants will explore the anatomy and physiology of the heart, learn about various cardiovascular conditions, and understand the procedures and medications used in cardiovascular care. The course aims to enhance learners' proficiency in recognizing and using cardiovascular terminology.
This course covers the common medical terminology associated with the Central Nervous System. Learners will explore the anatomy and function of the Central Nervous System, understand various neurological disorders, and become familiar with diagnostic methods and treatments. This comprehensive overview will enhance the learner's proficiency in using Central Nervous System-related medical terminology.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of common medical terminology related to the Digestive System. Participants will learn about the anatomy of the digestive tract, various abdominal areas, common digestive disorders, diagnostic studies, and treatments. The course aims to enhance learners' proficiency in using digestive system-related medical terminology.
Medical Terminology of The Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat
5/5
$47.00
This course provides a comprehensive overview of common medical terminology related to the Sensory and ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) systems. Participants will learn about the anatomy of the sensory organs, understand various ENT disorders, and become familiar with diagnostic methods and treatments. The course aims to enhance learners' proficiency in using sensory and ENT system-related medical terminology.
This course covers the common medical terminology associated with the Musculoskeletal System. Participants will explore the anatomy and functions of the muscular and skeletal systems, understand various musculoskeletal disorders, and become familiar with diagnostic methods and treatments. This comprehensive course aims to enhance the learner's proficiency in using musculoskeletal system-related medical terminology.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of common medical terminology associated with the Renal System. Participants will learn about the anatomy and functions of the kidneys and urinary tract, common renal disorders, diagnostic methods, and treatments. The course aims to enhance learners' proficiency in using renal system-related medical terminology.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of common medical terminology related to the Reproductive System. Participants will learn about the anatomy and functions of the male and female reproductive systems, common reproductive disorders, diagnostic methods, and treatments. The course aims to enhance learners' proficiency in using reproductive system-related medical terminology.
This course provides an overview of common medical terminology related to the Respiratory System. Participants will learn about the anatomy of the respiratory system, understand common respiratory disorders, and become familiar with diagnostic methods and treatments. This comprehensive course aims to enhance the learner's proficiency in using respiratory system-related medical terminology.
>This course focuses on understanding the prefixes and suffixes commonly used in medical terminology. Participants will learn how these elements modify the meanings of root words, encompassing aspects such as size, amount, time, position, and conditions. The course aims to enhance learners' ability to decode complex medical terms, improving their proficiency in medical communication.
Revising Your and Another Translator’s Work – Introduction to Community Translation
5/5
$47.00
This course will offer a general introduction to translation revision, a distinction between checking one’s own drafts and revising another translator’s work, followed by practical advice relating to revision in the context of community translation. Special emphasis will be placed on language appropriateness, coherence, effective communication and information accessibility in the context of non-specialised translations for the community (e.g., general healthcare awareness, emergency response to healthcare crises such as COVID-19, etc.). Examples of translations and suggested revisions will be provided in Arabic, Chinese, English and Spanish. Participants with other working languages will be encouraged to search the internet for examples of translations in their languages that might require revision.
This course provides an in-depth exploration of medical root words associated with various body systems. Learners will study the origins, meanings, and applications of these root words, enhancing their ability to understand and use medical terminology accurately. The course covers root words for the head, neck, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, reproductive, and musculoskeletal systems.
Text types, Translation Brief and Translation Strategies – Introduction to Community Translation
5/5
$47.00
This course will include a brief overview of different translation approaches, especially reader-oriented and functional models, to identify the ones most relevant to community translation. Based on notions such as ‘translation brief’, ‘text type’ and ‘text function’, the course will offer theory-based practical and illustrated guidelines for community translators. The course will also include a discussion of the function of community translations and the potential tensions between the translation brief and the social role of community language services.