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Carolina, very well said, IM and ER are amongst the busiest departments for interpreting use and usually will have in-staff interpreters to be ready to jump in when necessary. Definitely use all the tools we have given you as well as continue educating yourself. There is a big world of medical terminology that can be learned the more we are exposed to certain scenarios.
Alexandra CumplidoModeratorinteresting point, Internal medicine is among one of the fields that use interpreters because of wellness visits and follow-ups. Not very sure where you are going with the infections and viruses comment its not what IM focuses on those are the infectious disease clinics and a bit off topic. How does this effect your approach to studying different areas of medicine?
Alexandra CumplidoModeratorCarolina, I agree with you both the ER and Cardio are also very broad topics that there is so much to keep learning from. Cardiology is extremely important and there are different areas as you mentioned. I am so glad this course helped with a better understanding of the terms and how to brake them apart to be able to figure them out effectively.
Alexandra CumplidoModeratorCarlos, you bring up good points, those are challenging subjects and terminology. The more we are around it the easier it gets to be able to become comfortable with the topics and have a better understanding of it. Both worlds of infectious diseases as well as oncology are very broad and very interesting
Alexandra CumplidoModeratorwell said about becoming less efficient. In the recent years with COVID, Pneumonia, RSV and flu it has been very difficult for our bodies to fight diseases and congestion in the alveoli has been at its highest. Respiratory problems have been rising this winter and there has been so many viruses making it impossible for lungs to be cleared. Pollution is also a major problem we face that effects climate change and therefore it affects us all breathing habitants.
Alexandra CumplidoModeratorGreat description, it is the largest organ even though we often dont see it as one. isnt it amazing all that our bodies do and how they function together?!
Alexandra CumplidoModeratorisnt it fascinating what a small gland can control?! great job with your description Carolina
Alexandra CumplidoModeratorHola everyone! Welcome to week 1 of a new exciting career ahead of you! My name is Alexandra and I will be your instructor for the majority of the course. A little history on me, I became an interpreter with Interpreter Associates back in 2012. At the time I went to the in-person class, I live in RI and would take the train up to Boston every Saturday for a few months. Meanwhile I was also in college earning my Bachelors in Science in medical imaging. After completing the course I went on to work as a hospital interpreter and took my national board exam to become a Spanish Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) with the IMIA [ you will learn about them in the course] in 2015. For the past 11 years I have worked in hospital settings, out-patient settings, over-the-phone setting and now as an online instructor. All while also putting my skills into practice with my own patients in the Mammography field. Becoming an interpreter has been life changing for me and the fact that I can take this skill with me anywhere and have it be validated by a reputable program has given me many opportunities. I am so excited to be your guide through this course. It is an intense course nonetheless but I am very accessible so please don’t hesitate to reach out as I want you all to succeed! Use the break to look over the manual and get familiarized with it and the online web page. Happy Holidays!!
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