Cultural Awareness for Health Care Interpreters

This class uses culture as a lens by which to view health care and the role of the medical interpreter. Culture is a system of customs, beliefs and behaviors. Social ideology determines our views of wellness, disease, health care, aging, death and burial, which vary across cultures and over time. Differences between traditional and Western medicine are explored, as are economic and political influences in the area of health care. The medical interpreter is called upon to interpret culture and at times to advocate for the patient.

PRO TIP: Allow yourself 2 hours to watch the entire video in one sitting to more easily receive your certificate upon completion.
CEU Credit Offering

  • OHA: Ethics, Skills, or Other

    2.00 Units

    • CCHI

      2.00 Units

    • IMIA/NBCMI

      0.20 Units

    Instructor Bio: Mary Soots, B.A., M.A.

    Mary Soots, BA, MA is an Anthropologist, social researcher and policy analyst, supporting government and community organizations through outreach and advocacy. She is a nationally Certified Health Care Interpreter (Spanish) and former Director of Education Programs for the Oregon Health Care Interpreters Association (OHCIA). Mary provides training to interpreters and health professionals. Mary holds a M.A. and B.A. in Anthropology from Portland State University, a B.A. in International Studies, as well as Minor Degrees in Spanish and in Geography.