Medical Terminology for Interpreters: An Introduction to Medical Terminology

Course length: 2 hours

Course access period: 60 days from purchase date

Once purchased, course access cannot be paused.

Course completion requirements: Pass one exit test (score of 70% or above).

Certificate: Downloadable certificate available immediately upon passing the exit test.

CEUs: 

• Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI): 2 CCHI CE hours
• International Medical Interpreters Association: 0.2 IMIA/NBCMI CEUs
• Maryland Court Interpreter Program: 2 CE credits
• Pennsylvania Interpreter Certification Program (ICP): 2 CEUs
• Ontario Council on Community Interpreting: 2 OCCI PDUs

Learning objectives:

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Identify the meaning of common Greek and Latin roots and affixes found in medical terms.
• Associate the Greek and Latin roots found in common medical specialties with terms related to those specialties.

What you will get:

• Your video instructor: Marjory A. Bancroft, MA
• 12 interactive exercises, including a medical role play and a self-assessment of your ability to interpret medical terminology
• One handbook in ebook format: Medical Terminology for Interpreters
• All course material reviewed by an MD and Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI)
• Course completion certificate

How this course will improve your practice

You will:

• Acquire a system to gain a deeper, more accurate understanding of the roughly 75% of medical terminology that comes from Greek and Latin.
• Know how to apply this knowledge while interpreting.
• Practice using the language tools and strategies taught here.
• Have tools to continue learning after this course.
• Avoid common errors made by many medical interpreters thanks to a more accurate understanding of standard medical terminology.