Concept Map for Mental Health/Medical Interpreting Education

The concept map has a total of 8 modules. Below includes titles of each module. Download PDF for the full version

Module 1: Orientation/Overview of Mental Health/Medical Interpreting

Module 2: Conditions and Treatments

Module 3: Language Use in Mental Health/Medical Settings

Module 4: Ethics and Boundaries

Module 5: Interpreting Skills

Module 6: Interpersonal Skills

Module 7: Self-Care and Self-Awareness

Module 8: Professional and Research Skills

 

2020-06-18T00:00:00-04:00June 18th, 2020|

Career Lattice

Note that the Lattice starts from the bottom. Interpreters build experience and competencies to move to the top. It may be possible to enter the Lattice at various points if preceding required experiences and qualifications are in place.

Click on any part of the Lattice to learn about the requirements for that level and suggested resources for developing competency in healthcare interpreting.
Download Using the Healthcare Interpreting Career Lattice for worksheets you can use to […]

2023-12-18T14:14:56-05:00February 11th, 2016|

Reflective Practice Case Studies

Towards Reflective Practice

Cover of "Toward Reflective Practice" workbook by Karen MalcomThis text was developed from real scenarios experienced by healthcare interpreters across the country (with some details changed to protect confidentiality). In 2016 we added 17 additional cases.
As a resource for building ethical decision-making skills in healthcare interpreting settings, it was designed to be used with:

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2023-12-18T14:14:52-05:00October 28th, 2015|

Literature Review: Medical Settings & Deaf Patient Perspectives

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Overview: About this Literature Review

Sign language interpreters frequently provide services in medical settings. In fact, one agency reported that the majority of requests for services they receive are for medical interpreting (RID Views, 1999, p.13). Others estimate the rate of medical requests at 30-50% (Swabey, Alvarado-Little, & Taylor, 2006, p. 60). Deaf citizens are granted the right to services both under section 504 of the […]

2023-12-29T17:21:32-05:00September 6th, 2013|

Mental Health Domains & Competencies

curriculum January 31, 2007 | Download PDF

Domain I. Mental Healthcare Context

 

A.   The interpreter will demonstrate knowledge of abnormal psychology and common diagnoses, especially 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.

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Mental Health Interpreting Resources

Mental Health Interpreting Resources

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General Mental Health Info | Mental Health and People who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or DeafBlind | Interpreting | Substance Abuse | Sexual Abuse | Credits

General Mental Health Information

American Psychiatric Association. (2000). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition-Text Revision. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association.
*Bell, R. & […]

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