This is the second course in Module 2 of the Community Interpreter Core Training Program. This course introduces foundational medical terminology and the structure of medical words to help interpreters accurately recognize, understand, and interpret terminology used during medical consultations, lab tests, and vaccination discussions in healthcare settings.

We will cover:

Understand the structure of medical terms by learning how prefixes, roots, and suffixes combine to create meaning.

 Identify common terminology used in medical consultations, including symptoms, signs, diagnoses, and medical records.

Recognize and interpret terminology related to laboratory tests, imaging studies, and preoperative evaluations.

Familiarize with vaccination-related vocabulary, including diseases, immunization practices, and vaccine names commonly used in Canada and globally.

Enhance interpreting performance by building confidence in medical vocabulary and applying it in real-world scenarios.