Subject: Interpreter Program
1. Topic-
Standards of Practice
 
2. Content-
Medical Interpreter Standards of Practice based on the International Medical Interpreters Association (IMIA) Standards.
 
3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
The goal of the Standards of Practice Module is to provide guidelines for interpreters to practice accurately and consistently in the healthcare setting and to support the development of medical interpreter skills using telephonic and online student evaluation.
 
4. Objectives-
STANDARDS OF PRACTICE
1. Summarize the medical interpreter's standards of practice based on the International
Medical Interpreter's Association standards.
2. Explain the three major task areas of interpreting: interpretation, cultural interface, and ethical behavior.
3. Given a medical encounter scenario, choose the most appropriate interpreter action based on the Standards.
 
5. Materials and Aids-
Online lessons files, links to external website resources, telephonic assignments.
 
6. Procedures/Methods-

A. Introduction-

This course is an independent-study, instructor-facilitated course. Students are required to read sources of information and to summarize, explain, and apply the concepts to simulated and real-life scenarios.
 

B. Development-

Language requirements:

Fluency in English and in the non-English language.
At least high-school level proficiency in the nonnative language.

If a student does not demonstrate fluency in either language based on performance on the assignments and exams, language coaching may be recommended. The student must enroll in language coaching and demonstrate satisfactory progress before the certificate of completion is issued.
 

C. Practice-

Course Progression
We are continually revising and improving our courses based on national standards and student needs/suggestions. Students are required to complete the updated requirements before they can move to the next module. Please check to make sure that the requirements have not changed before you take the next module.
 

D. Independent Practice-

3. Voicebox Submissions

Submission of assignment by telephone. Please read the instructions under the Content Navigation.


NOTE: You may be asked to repeat a written or audio exam if there are problems with submission, such as incomplete, or inaudible submissions, technical glitches, etc. Since Internet services and accessibility vary depending on your server, or my server, or other factors, if there are any problems with your submissions due to technical malfunctions, you are still responsible for submitting the required assignments or exams.

4. FORUM POSTS: May be submitted directly in the FORUMS, or may be recorded by Voicebox and we will post your recordings in the appropriate Forum.
 

E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-

These optional services are provided to support your learning needs:
1. Pronunciation and language support.
2. Private lectures.
3. Coaching and tutoring services.
 

F. Checking for understanding-

1. WRITTEN EXAM:

There are two exams for this module: One written multiple choice exam and one oral exam - short answer or essay exam. You must pass both exams in order to complete this module.


2. ORAL EXAM: Short - answer exam to be recorded by VoiceBox. (NEW Requirement as of November 1, 2010). You may still submit the written Short-answer exam until the end of October. On November 1st, the Short-answer exam must be submitted by VoiceBox.


Explain the concepts in English and L2 (your non-English language). You simply call the VoiceBox number and leave your responses as voicemail messages. There is an extra fee for exam retakes. Please read the information in the Test/Surveys section.
 

G. Closure-

At the end of the module, complete and submit the Course Completion Checklist and request access to the Code of Ethics module.
 
7. Evaluation-
1. Completion checklist.
2. Participation in Discussions: Pass-Fail.
3. Written exam: 30% of grade.
4. Essay Exam: 30% of grade.
5. Final Exam or Project: 40% of grade.
Average Passing Grade: 70%

If the student does not demonstrate satisfactory performance during the course, we will provide recommendations for continuing with the program which may include repeating the modules or courses, or submitting remedial assignments or projects. Certificate of completion will not be issued if requirements are not completed.
 

This Lesson Plan is available at (www.teacherjet.com)