Mastering Medication for Interpreters: Part 1
Mastering Medication for Interpreters
Medical interpreters often come across medication lists in various settings, such as routine medical appointments, surgery prep, hospitals, and nursing classrooms. Many of these medications can be challenging to pronounce in English and difficult to spell in American Sign Language (ASL). They can also be hard to understand when verbalized or fingerspelled.
This multi-part training is designed to help ASL interpreters become familiar with commonly prescribed medications, improving both comprehension and confidence when faced with their names. Through this course, interpreters will gain the knowledge to accurately interpret medication names in medical, mental health, and educational settings, ensuring better communication and understanding.
Who is it for?
- Active American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters
- ITP Students
What does it cover?
Participants of this training will learn:
- Properly pronounce the first 50 most prescribed medications in English
- Fingerspell the first 50 most prescribed medications in American Sign Language
- Recognize and voice the first 50 most prescribed medications when fingerspelled in ASL
- Understand and Describe the uses of the first 50 most prescribed medications
why this training matters:
Being familiar with common medications names can significantly improve your accuracy as an interpreter. For example, if medical assistant struggles with the pronunciation of a medication, you will be able to recognize and spell it correctly. Similarly, if a patient struggles to fingerspell a medication, you can identify the correct word and offer the correct spelling to the patient to ensure clarity.
As interpreters, we may not be healthcare professionals, but we play a vital role in the medical team, ensuring smooth communication and understanding between patients and providers. The better informed we are on the topics of discussion within a medication situation, the better we can clearly interpret between the medical team and patients.
registration And enrollment
Total Tuition: $45.00 for Active ASL Interpreters
Total Tuition: $12.00 for Students
For Interpreters: Take Part 1 & Part 2 the Same Day — Bundle & Save!
$80.00 for Active ASL Interpreters
For Students: Take Part 1 & Part 2 the Same Day — Bundle & Save!
$20.00 for Students
Prerequisites:
- In-Person Presence: Attendance is required.
- Full Participation: Completion of all training session is mandatory.
- Registration Fee: Non-refundable.
- Class Cancellation: LAMP reserves the right to cancel the class if the minimum number of participants is not reached.
upcoming training dates:
Mark Your Calendars for These Upcoming Dates:
February 28, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
CEUs: Approved for 0.3 PS RID CEUs
Before making a payment, please ensure you have received a confirmation of your registration. .
For Interpreters: Mastering Medication 1
For Interpreters: Mastering Medications for Interpreters: Part 1 & Part 2 (Part 1 will be 9am – 12pm. Part 2 will be 1pm – 4pm)— Bundle & Save!
For Students: Mastering Medication 1
For Students: Mastering Medications for Interpreters: Part 1 & Part 2 ( Part 1 will be 9am – 12pm. Part 2 will be 1pm – 4pm)— Bundle & Save!
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