Healthcare Interpreting For French Speaking Patients
Level 1
French is the 5th most common non-English language spoken in U.S. households. Many French-speaking patients needing interpreting in the U.S. come from Africa. This introductory-level course provides participants with tools and resources to learn about healthcare systems in French-speaking countries, including Africa, and to find reliable medical terminology in French. Participants learn how to create their own medical glossaries, applying step-by-step, time-saving strategies that will last for a lifetime. After taking this introductory course, participants will have a solid foundation in English-French medical terminology search, a primer for the Level 2 of this course.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Demonstrate introductory knowledge of French-speaking countries in Africa
Apply strategies to learn about healthcare systems in French-speaking countries
Apply strategies to find reliable medical terminology
Apply strategies to find other healthcare resources in French
Demonstrate knowledge of English-French glossary building
This course is intended for interpreters looking to develop a foundation in English-French Medical Terminology.
Skill Level: Foundational Language: English Specialization: Medical
Laurence Jay-Rayon Ibrahim Aibo
Welcome to Healthcare Interpreting For French Speaking Patients
Healthcare Interpreting for French Speaking Patients
Glossary Building
Where to Look for Medical Information and Terminology
Quiz
Feedback Survey