733

Interpreting for Children & Families in a Hospital Setting

Thanks for enjoying this free preview!

Choose "Purchase This Video" or

"Unlock Premier Access" to continue watching.

Loading the player...

Price: $19.00 after free preview
Length:  68 minutes
Description: In this interview, Dr. Alvaro Vergera-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 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. This activity is language-neutral (presented in English). It is relevant to both novice and experienced interpreters.
  View Glossary Terms & Definitions
Learning Objectives:
  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.
Expert: Alvaro Vergara-Mery, PhD, CMI
Bio: Alvaro Vergara-Mery, PhD, CMI is a Certified Medical Interpreter and licensed trainer in the Cultural and Linguistic Services Department at University Medical Center in Las Vegas, NV. He is in charge of interpreter education and training, language proficiency, cultural competence, translation and curriculum design. He has extensive experience as a practicing medical interpreter in a Level 1 Trauma center that serves a large population of Spanish-speaking patients and he is nationally recognized for his advanced level workshops for medical interpreters. He is a certified and licensed trainer and a cultural and language access consultant. He was awarded as California Healthcare Interpreters Association's 2016 Trainer of the Year. He is also an adjunct faculty member at UNLV's School of Medicine.
Approved CEUs: ATA=1.000, CCHI=1.250, IMIA=0.125, WA-DSHS=1.000, RID=0.000
Instructions: Watch the entire video, then the quiz will appear. The video player will not allow you to fast forward on the first viewing. However, you may rewind to review content. You must pass the quiz to receive a certificate of completion and earn continuing education credit. You can view your credits and download your certificates in the Learner Log.

© Copyright 2013 - 2026 Voices For Health, Inc. All Rights Reserved.