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American Psychiatric Association. (2000). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition-Text Revision. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association.
*Bell, R. & […]
DRAFT January 31, 2007 | Download PDF
A. The interpreter will demonstrate knowledge of abnormal psychology and common diagnoses, esp. specific psychological disorders that have significant implications for communication and interpreting.
1. DSM IV Classifications/Axes.
2. Medications and their impact on language and behavior, (e.g., articulation, fluidity, facial affect, etc.).
3. Substance abuse.
4. Prevalence of childhood trauma and sexual abuse in psychiatric populations, (i.e., […]
Overview
A Medical Interpreter: ASL/English is a credentialed professional with national certification, CDI or CSC or CI and CT or NIC Advanced or NIC Master (1), who facilitates communication between users of signed and spoken languages in health care settings throughout the life span. Qualifications include:
People who are deaf or hard of hearing use a variety of ways to communicate. Some rely on sign language interpreters or assistive listening devices; some rely primarily on written messages. Many can speak even though they cannot hear. The method of communication and the services or aids the hospital must provide will vary depending upon the abilities of the person who is deaf or […]
Des Moines University offers a free online course in medical terminology.
http://www.dmu.edu/medterms
Note: The course and the knowledge it contains is free. If you want documentation, such as would be used for earning CEUs, there is a $99 charge.