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Medical Interpreter Use in Healthcare

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Course Overview

Medical Interpreter Use in Healthcare

Author: Peggy Fossen, DNP, RN, CNE 

This course will assist in developing an understanding of the role of a medical interpreter. The specific role and functions of a medical interpreter will be reviewed, along with criteria for certification and standards of practice. How the nurse can more effectively work with medical interpreters will be discussed. The medical interpreter has a critical role in healthcare, this will be explained and defined throughout the course.  

Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Definition 
  3. Qualifications and Training 
  4. Certification 
  5. Nationwide Impact 
  6. Standards of Practice 
  7. Code of Ethics 
  8. Policies 
  9. What Nurses Need to Know 
  10. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Medical Interpreter Use in Healthcare​. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Describe the role of a Medical Interpreter. 
  2. List the qualifications and training required to become a Medical Interpreter. 
  3. Explain the process of certification for the Medical Interpreter. 

Target Audience

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
  • New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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Course created on: September 05, 2024

Course Expires on: September 05, 2027

Course Offering: #336