Module 801-4
Basic Competencies in Working with interpreters
Remote face to face Online
This module aims to provide knowledge and practical skills to work effectively with interpreters in therapeutic relating
It provides knowledge on assessing the need for an interpreter and gaining skills to work effectively with interpreters in telehealth, in-person and group settings.
The following key topics are covered:
About interpreters
- Roles and competencies
- Interpreting modes
- Interpreting services
Language assessment
- Considerations
- When to use an interpreter
- How to assess the need for an interpreter
Guidelines
- Pre-briefing the interpreter
- Structuring the session with clients
- Structuring the session with all parties
- Debriefing the interpreter
Interpreting issues
- Common interpreting issues
- Addressing interpreting issues
- In practice exercises
At the end of the module, you should be able to:
- understand more about roles, competencies and services delivered by interpreters
- know when, and when not to engage an interpreter
- conduct a pre-brief, and a debrief with an interpreter
- know how to structure a session with an interpreter and a client
- recognise and address common interpreting issues in a session.
This programme is recommended for the mental health and addiction workforce working in hospitals, specialist services, primary care, and non-governmental organisations.
