September 2015 – November 2015

Berkshire AHEC is offering a “Fundamentals of Medical Interpreting” for bilingual and multilingual individuals in Western Massachusetts.

The components of the program include practical applications of fundamental interpreting skills, effective communication in the triad (client-provider-interpreter), listening and memory skills, comprehensive medical terminology in target languages, human anatomy and physiology vital to effective medical interpreting, and methods of interpreting in special settings. Role playing and medical terminology are incorporated into each session.

A certificate of completion is provided upon completing the course and passing the final exam.  Students may receive college credits and professional contact hours in nursing and social work.  Classes will be held at location TBD in Springfield or Holyoke, MA

Required language assessments are scheduled for:

Thursday, May 14, 2015 5-8:30pm, Holyoke Medical Center, 575 Beech Street, Holyoke MA Room:  Francis Como Conference room

Saturday, May 16, 2015 8-11am, Holyoke Medical Center, 575 Beech Street, Holyoke MA Room:  Francis Como Conference room

Payment can be made with all major credit cards or electronic check or call toll free at (866) 976-2432 or (413) 447-2417 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.