8 Hour Medical Terminology Boot Camp
Language Neutral
A review course for all interpreters

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 101 FOR INTERPRETERS (TM)
A review of basic medical terminology. Participants will acquire the essential knowledge of the basic components of medical terminology. Anatomy (structure), physiology (function), and pathology (diseases and disorders), are discussed. The session establishes a supporting knowledge that can encourage more independent and active learning. This is an interactive class. During the session’s activities, the class will be divided into groups to work together and practice. Bring your dictionaries and a notepad. This session is language neutral and does NOT address the translation of terms, but the meaning of the terminology in English.

Learning Objectives:
* Identify basic anatomy and physiology related to the major body systems.
* Recognize prefixes, root words, and suffixes used to form medical terms.
* Explain terminology of common diseases and disorders associated to each body system.
* Recognize meaning of most common diagnostic procedures

HUMAN BODY
An Illustrated guide to every part of the human body and how it works.
Baggaley, Ann. Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc. New York, New York. First edition 2001. (This small book will be given to each participant of the 8 Hour Boot Camp)





INSTRUCTOR:
Anita Coelho Diabate; IMIA Vice President
IMIA Senior Medical Interpreter Trainer
Anita Coelho Diabate is a Portuguese Medical and Mental Health interpreter with the Cambridge Health Alliance. She also serves as Adjunct Professor of Mental Health Interpreting at Cambridge College and was recently awarded "2012 Interpreter of the Year" at Cambridge Health Alliance. Anita holds post‐secondary certificates in both Medical and Mental Health interpreting from Cambridge College. In her role at the Cambridge HealthAlliance, she works both within their internal Call Center and on the hospital units fielding Medical and Mental Health interpreter assisted calls and face‐to‐face requests while serving as a multilingual Information Specialist. As Vice President, her responsibilities include developing innovative ways in which to promote Medical Interpretation internationally, incorporating "best practice" orientation and member feedback into new programs for furthering professional interpreter development. As an IMIA Board Director, she is committed to sharing vital information on National Certification for the advancement of Professional Medical Interpreters.

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