Interpreting for Children & Families in a Hospital Setting

Instructions: Watch the entire video, then take the quiz. The video player will not allow you to fast forward to the end. You must complete the quiz to earn a certificate of completion and continuing education credit. You can view all certificates and credits in your Learner Log.

Guest Expert:	Alvaro Vergara-Mery, PhD, CMI Certified Interpreter Trainer
Length:	68 minutes
Approved for:	ATA=0.000, CCHI=1.250, IMIA=0.000, WA-DSHS=0.000, RID=0.000
Description:	In this interview, Dr. Alvaro Vergara-Mery shares his extensive interpreting experience working in a pediatric hospital. Moving through the age range of infant through teen, he describes ways in which clinicians communicate with children and adaptations the interpreter may need to consider. He provides examples of inpatient and outpatient scenarios, including clinicians and other staff, procedures, and settings. He addresses the emotional impact of working with children and ways for interpreters to cope. The corresponding online glossary has over 140 terms and definitions.
Learning Objectives:	After watching this video, the viewer will be able to... 1) Name at least 2 adaptations that can be made when communicating with children at different ages. 2) List 3 aids that clinicians often use to help children understand concepts. 3) Identify at least one self-coping strategy when working with a sick or dying child.