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. 

 

Key topics covered in this module

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

Learning outcomes for this module

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.

Target audience

This programme is recommended for the mental health and addiction workforce working in hospitals, specialist services, primary care, and non-governmental organisations.

Basic Competencies in Working with interpreters

Basic Competencies in Working with interpreters

Remote face to face course

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Online course

This module is available as a self guided 3 hour online course.

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