This online healthcare interpreting class helps professionals develop their understanding of medical genetics [8 CE credits].

CONTENT

One of the fastest changing fields in medicine, genetics come up more and more often in more and more healthcare settings. And it generally involves highly technical vocabulary and complex medical concepts. New challenges for interpreters!

This 8-hour workshop is a special opportunity to focus on prenatal genetics and pediatric genetics. Adapting two curricula that were developed in collaboration with the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics, this workshop includes:

• basic concepts in genetics

• the role of the genetic counselor

• what to expect at a genetics appointment

• genetic testing

• genetic syndromes and conditions

• general issues in genetic counseling

Technical vocabulary is introduced and exercises help the interpreter learn new terms both in English and a non-English language. This workshop also includes interpreting exercises based on real-life prenatal and pediatric genetic interviews. You will have an opportunity to practice! Language-specific glossaries and practice exercises are provided in Spanish, Cantonese, Vietnamese and Arabic.

REGISTRATION

Early bird registration. Use the following discount code when registering before April 9th by midnight: AIF6GKB.

NOTIS member. If you are a member of the Northwest Translators and Interpreters Society, use voucher code NOTIS30 for a $30 discount. To become a member, follow this link.

Team sign-up. Find 2 other interpreters to sign up with you and receive a 10% discount. Team Sign Up registration form.

Employer registration. If you would like your employer to pay for your professional development, please have them fill out and submit this form.

To register, please click on the purchase button above. 

CE CREDITS

WA DSHS: 8 professional continuing education credits have been preapproved.

WA AOC: 8 professional continuing education credits have been preapproved.

CCHI: 8 professional continuing education credits have been preapproved.

LOCATION

This training will be offered online. Upon registration, you will receive information on the simple steps you will take to be ready to join the class from your device; preferably a tablet or a computer with a web cam.

TIME 

Saturday, May 9th, 10am to 12pm [1-hour break] and 1 pm to 3pm.

Saturday, May 16th, 10am to 12pm [1-hour break] and 1 pm to 3pm.

This is an 8-hour training that spans over two consecutive Saturdays (half a session in the morning and half a session in the afternoon). Participants who complete the training attend both Saturdays and all sessions.

THE INSTRUCTOR

Cindy Roat, MPH, is a trainer of interpreters, educators and healthcare providers, and a consultant to healthcare facilities, helping them improve their language access services. An internationally renowned trailblazer in the healthcare interpreting field, Cindy is a founding member and past Co-chair of the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care, a founding member of the Washington State Coalition on Language Access (WASCLA), and a former board member of the Northwest Translators and Interpreters Society (NOTIS), where she organizes and teaches workshops for healthcare interpreters. Cindy is widely recognized as an engaging public speaker and assiduous advocate for limited-English-proficient populations.