{"product_id":"advanced-medical-interpreter","title":"Advanced Medical Interpreter","description":"\u003cp class=\"course-intro\"\u003eMaster the skills needed to start your career as a professional English-Spanish interpreter. Upon completion, you will be prepared to work as an interpreter in both business and medical settings with this all-inclusive bundle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"course-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e145 course hrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode GES1007\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen enrollment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf paced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cnav class=\"course-nav\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpanish is the most spoken non-English language in the U.S., sparking the need for professional interpreters. If you're bilingual in both English and Spanish, you can use your fluency to help others communicate. As a professional interpreter, you can assist those in vulnerable situations, such as refugees and immigrants, acting as their communication bridge. This comprehensive bundle of courses will prepare you for a rewarding career as a professional English-Spanish interpreter. Not only will you master interpretation, you will also learn to interpret in a medical setting and be prepared to sit for your state's medical interpreter certification exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how to transfer information in multicultural situations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop interpreting-specific skills such as short-term memory retention, shadowing, note-taking, sight-translation, consecutive interpreting, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop best practice interpreting techniques – simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand protocol when interpreting for a Spanish-speaking patient\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaster the code of ethics of the medical interpreter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand all material tested in a Spanish Medical Interpreter exam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow you will benefit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHave your professional profile listed in an employer-searchable directory\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse your skill set to help a growing number of people in need of interpretation services\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBe prepared to start a career as a public services interpreter or medical interpreter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBecome ready to successfully take the medical interpreter certification exam\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse your understanding of medical terminology in both Spanish and English to improve your marketability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-roman;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eProfessional Interpreter \u003col style=\"list-style-type:upper-latin;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearning Styles Assessment Exercise\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasic Concepts of Language Interpreting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasic Concepts: What is language interpreting? What is language translation?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContrasting the interpretation and translation tasks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTranslation and adaptation: Localization and transcreation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat does it take to become a professional interpreter?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCertificate vs. Certification vs. Professional Licensure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhere do interpreters work?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMessage delivery: The techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsecutive interpreting video demonstration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSight translation video demonstration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReview Questions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOn-Site interpreting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRemote and Telephonic Interpretation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTelephonic interpreting, continued\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVideo remote interpreting and video relay interpreting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSight translation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVocabulary Game\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReview Questions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Evolution of Interpreting in the Community\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Evolution of Interpreting in the Community: Steps Toward Professional Recognition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Evolution of Interpreting in the Community: Professional Associations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePublic Services Interpreting Drivers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStandards Guiding the Interpreting Profession\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssociations: Why are they important?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eModule 1 Self-assessment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eResources\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eModule Feedback\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterpreting Skills and Techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003ePreparing yourself for this module\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eActive listening\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eActive listening: Suspending yourself\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmotions and Culture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLevel of Interest and Objectivity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCapacity to Concentrate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWho you are influences greatly the way you listen and communicate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eListening Exercises: Introduction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShadowing: Introduction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShort-Term Memory Retention: Visual\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShort-Term Memory Retention: Auditory\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNote-Taking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSight Translation: Introduction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePutting It All Together: Interpreting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eModule Vocabulary Game\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eModule 2 Self-Assessment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eResources\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eModule Feedback\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cli\u003eEthics and standards: Expected 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Demand\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking as a freelance interpreter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterview video\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking as a Full-time Interpreter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterview video\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilding a Resume\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFormatting a resume\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eResume Sample\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWriting a Cover Letter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJoining professional associations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJoining online professional directories\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContinued Education\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eResources\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eModule Feedback\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMedical Interpreter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-latin;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction to Medical Interpretation I \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eMedical Vocabulary – The Human 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Substance Abuse\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterpreting for Hospitals - OSHA Required\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdiomatic Expressions - English into Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterpreting for Hospitals - Adult History Form\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterpreting for Hospitals - Authorization for Use or Disclosure of Imaging Information\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLegal Terminology used in Medical Matters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterpreting for Hospitals - Advance Directive\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterpreting Laboratory Practices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSight Translation for Medical Interpreters \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrinciples of localization\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRe-structuring techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrinciples of reversibility and non-reversibility of Medical terms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterferences – Filtering syntactical and grammatical 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later.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMac: macOS 12 or later.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrowser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Adobe Acrobat Reader .\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSoftware must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmail capabilities and access to a personal email account.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructional Material Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou must be fluent in both English and Spanish prior to enrolling in this course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e As part of the professional interpreter portion of the program, you will take a spoken language fluency assessment in your 'A' (native) and 'B' (second) languages. Certified testers will have a phone-based conversation with you in your languages, designed to assess your level of fluency on a 1-5 scale. You must achieve at least a level 3 in both languages to pass the course and qualify as an interpreter, requiring full verbal fluency in both.\u003c\/p\u003e You've got questions.\u003cbr\u003e We're here to help.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRocío Txabarriaga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRocío Txabarriaga, MA is vice president of Content Development and co-founder of the Virginia Institute of Interpreting. She is responsible for course planning, development, validation, and maintenance. Ms. Txabarriaga has over 20 years of experience in language services and international business management ranging from independent consulting to senior executive positions, and business ownership. Her extensive experience spans operations, ISO-quality processes, interpreter recruiting and training, qualitative and quantitative research and analysis, as well as in-depth involvement with several language technology platforms. Ms. Txabarriaga has several degrees, including a master's degree from Monterey Institute of International Studies, has earned many certificates, and speaks five languages fluently. Ms. Txabarriaga is also a NASBITE-Certified Global Business Professional and an accomplished writer and public speaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNestor Wagner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNestor Wagner is a certified Court and Medical Interpreter who has been teaching interpreting courses since 1990. He has the highest pass rate of certified court interpreters in the nation. He has published several books in the interpreting community. Mr. Wagner is involved in the examination process for Immigration Interpreters and Analytical Linguists. He participates as speakers in national and international conferences on Criminal, Civil and Immigration Court terminology, advanced interpreting skills, and localization in the transfer of legal and non-legal terminology. Mr. Wagner holds a Master degree from the University of Washington.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this course prepare you for a certification?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this course prepares you for any state-issued Medical Interpreter certification exam.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there a language test?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. As part of the professional interpreter portion of the program, you will take a spoken language fluency assessment in your 'A' (native) and 'B' (second) languages. Certified testers will have a phone-based conversation with you in your languages, designed to assess your level of fluency on a 1-5 scale. You must achieve at least a level 3 in both languages to pass the course and qualify as an interpreter, requiring full verbal fluency in both.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen can I start this course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it take to complete this course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter you register, you will receive 12 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I don't have enough time to complete the course within the time frame provided?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unable to complete the course, contact your Student Advisor to help you work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee will be charged. If you are funded through a third-party organization, approval may also be required.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of support will I receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens when I complete the course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAm I guaranteed a job?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eed2go courses will help you gain the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. However, you should always research the job market in your area before enrolling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I get financial assistance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eed2go courses are non-credit, so they do not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA, and Pell Grant. 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