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
Medical Terminology for interpreters
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.
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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
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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
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Assessment Details
the tutor will conduct informal assessments during the course. this is not a qualification course.