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Key Facts

  • Starting
    17 Jun 2025
    Location
    STC Tooting Remote Learning
    Start Time
    10:00
    End Time
    12:00
    Duration
    5 Weeks
    Study Mode
    Part Time Day
    Days
    Tuesday
    Start Date
    17 Jun 2025
    Level
    Short Course
    Code
    TEEX130CL

    Fees

    19+ Fee
    Free

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Medical Terminology for interpreters

Medical Terminology for interpreters

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Medical interpreters play a crucial role in facilitating communication between healthcare providers and patients with limited English proficiency. A strong foundation in medical terminology is essential for accuracy, professionalism, and ethical responsibility.

  • Entry Requirements


    Please note this is a course for Interpreters only. you should have completed an interpreting course in order to attend this course.

  • Course Content


    By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

    Understand the basic structure of medical terms

    Recognize and correctly interpret medical vocabulary related to anatomy, diseases, treatments, and procedures.

    Apply medical terminology in real-life interpretation scenarios.

    Comprehend abbreviations and acronyms commonly used in healthcare settings.

    Maintain accuracy and neutrality while interpreting sensitive medical information.

    Learn about job opportunities with an Interpreting Agency

  • Additional Information


    this course is delivered online. it is Free for students who live in London. please notes the correct dates for this online course are below. (pls ignore the dates on the website) 18th June- 25th June - 2nd July - 9th July - 16th July - the tutor (Mariana Asminian) will send you the link a few hours before the course starts

  • Course Structure


    This is a 5 weeks course delivered online via ZOOM -please note this course is delivered on WEDNESDAYs ( please ignore the dates on the website)

    18th June- Agency recruitment session 25th June - Overview of NHS and medical practitioners in UK, the human body and its main physiological systems 2nd July - Sexual Health 9th July - Gastroenterology 16th July - Oncology

  • Assessment Details


    the tutor will conduct informal assessments during the course. this is not a qualification course.