Interpreting in Emergency Department Settings – 0.1 PS CEUs

CEUs: 0.1 PS

Presenter:Michelle Scott, Ron Coronado

Presented in: Spoken English

Format: Instructional Video

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

This interview provides examples and guidance about how to put the “clarifier” and “culture broker”. In this interview, our guest describes the emergency department setting from triage to discharge. Practical tips for medical interpreters are provided for good communication, preparation, and managing dilemmas. In this interview, our guest describes the emergency department setting from triage to discharge. Practical tips for medical interpreters are provided for good communication, preparation, and managing dilemmas.

Educational Objectives:

1. Participants will be able to describe the typical patient flow in an emergency department and the types of cases that are seen.
2. Participants will be able to explain common dilemmas for interpreters in an emergency department and who to talk with to resolve them.
3. Participants will be able to identify practical tips for preparing for emergency department assignments.

CEUs on the GO is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This PS program is offered for 0.1 CEUs at the “Little/None” Content Knowledge Level.