Facilitating Communication for Medical Histories

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.

Expert:	Michelle Scott, RN Voices For Health, Inc.
Length:	24 minutes
Cost:	$7.00
Approved CEUs:	ATA=1.000, CCHI=0.500, IMIA=0.050, WA-DSHS=0.000, RID=0.050 PS* *Sign language interpreters requiring RID credit, must CLICK HERE to complete PINRA form BEFORE taking this activity.
Description:	Interpreters can improve facilitation of communication for medical histories by understanding providers’ goals, communication styles, and different types of histories. Concepts presented by Michelle Scott, a Registered Nurse and former Spanish medical interpreter, include the S.O.A.P. process, pain assessment, the 5 components of a medical history, communication techniques and styles, and patient reactions.
Learning Objectives:	To understand health providers' goals in taking a medical history. To learn about standard and modified medical histories. To learn about how to best utilize interpreting roles in order to accurately communicate medical history encounters.

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