Berkshire AHEC to Offer Medical Interpreting Class
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Area Health Education Center is offering a “Fundamentals of Medical Interpreting” for bilingual and multilingual individuals in Berkshire County.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 Berkshire Medical Center.
Required language assessments are scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Visit www.berkshireahec.org to register. Payment can be made with all major credit cards or electronic check. If you are unable to register electronically, call toll free at 866-976-2432 or 413-447-2417 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
