Learn to interpret in healthcare settings

All you need to know to work as an interpreter (verbal translator) in healthcare settings

Created by: Svetlana O'Farrell
Professional Interpreter Courses - Interpreting Training

What Will I Learn?

• How to become an interpreter (i.e. verbal translator) for healthcare sector
• Main principles of healthcare interpreting, relevant practices and the code of ethics
• How to prepare for an interpreting assignment and how to complete it successfully
• Core interpreting skills and how to use them in practice
• Specific healthcare challenges and how to deal with them
• Where to find and how to learn relevant terminology

Requirements

• You need to be proficient in at least two languages (your native language and one other language)

Target audience

• Those who speak more than one language and would like to offer your interpreting services to clinics, hospitals, etc.
• Translators who would like to branch out into interpreting
• Volunteer interpreters who would like to gain more skills and knowledge in healthcare interpreting
• Experienced interpreters seeking to refresh your knowledge and expand your business