Facilitating Communication for Medical Histories – 0.05 PS CEUs

CEUs: 0.05 PS

Presenter:Michelle Scott

Presented in: Spoken English

Format: Instructional Video

This is an Instructional Video by VoicesACADEMY. This was developed for both spoken and sign language interpreters.

Interpreters can improve facilitation of communication for medical histories by understanding providers’ goals, communication styles, and different types of histories. Concepts presented include the S.O.A.P. process, pain assessment, the 5 components of a medical history, communication techniques and styles, and patient reactions. Interpreters can improve facilitation of communication for medical histories by understanding providers’ goals, communication styles, and different types of histories. Concepts presented include the S.O.A.P. process, pain assessment, the 5 components of a medical history, communication techniques and styles, and patient reactions.

Educational Objectives:

1. Participants will be able to describe health providers’ goals in taking a medical history.
2. Participants will be able to identify standard and modified medical histories.
3. Participants will be able to explain how to best utilize interpreting roles in order to accurately communicate medical history encounters.

CEUs on the GO is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This PS program is offered for 0.05 CEUs at the “Little/None” Content Knowledge Level.