SMAHEC RECEIVES FUNDING TO IMPLEMENT INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL INTERPRETER TRAINING PROGRAM

SMAHEC is subcontracting with the Division of Medical Assistance/Massachusetts 

Health Access Program at the University of Massachusetts Medical School to implement a 15 hour Introduction to Medical Interpreter Training program.  This   training provides an introduction to the basic skills used during the triadic interview.  The curriculum includes topics such as interpreting skills, code of ethics, triadic and cross cultural communication, medical terminology and professional protocols.  This program provides an Introduction to the field only and does not qualify one to be a certified medical interpreter. 

PRACTICAL PORTUGUESE FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

THE COMMON SENSE GUIDE TO MASTERING PORTUGUESE FOR DOCTORS, NURSES, DENTISTS AND TECHNICIANS BY MARIA MOREIRA, Ph.D AND CAROL MAILLOUX, R.N.

If you have ever found yourself face to face with someone who can not speak English, you will recognize the value of Practical Portuguese for Health Professionals.  Every day, people in health related jobs treat patients who have minor or perhaps, serious injury, but waste valuable time diagnosing and treating illness or injury because the “language barrier” slows down communication. Here is your chance to improve your Portuguese language skills.

To order Practical Portuguese for Health Professionals send a check for $20 plus $2.50 for Postage and Handling made payable to SMAHEC, P.O. Box 69, Marion, Massachusetts 02738.  A limited supply of  companion cassette tapes are available for $30 plus $2.50 for Postage and Handling. Each set of companion cassette tapes include 12 individual tapes that correspond to the textbook.