June 16, 23, 30 and July 7| Tuesday evenings | 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (pacific time)
Registration Fee:
Non-Member $229
Use code MEDTM25 at checkout for a $57 savings
Member $149
Registration Closes June 15 (EXTENDED)
For Interpreters Working in Canadian Healthcare Settings
Strengthen your command of medical terminology by learning how terms are used in real clinical encounters. This workshop focuses on understanding, decision-making, and accuracy under pressure; not simply memorizing lists of words.
Move beyond memorization to accurate, real-time interpreting in healthcare settings
This 6-hour micro-course is designed for interpreters working in Canadian healthcare settings who want to strengthen their command of medical terminology. The focus is not on memorizing lists of words, but on understanding what terms mean, making good decisions quickly, and remaining accurate across settings and situations.
Terminology in Practice: Understanding, Using, and Retaining
Terminology in context
Terms are taught in context so they are easier to understand, remember, and apply in real situations.
Terminology in depth
Learn how terms are built, used, and confused in real clinical encounters across key body systems.
Build habits and systems to keep your terminology current as the medical field evolves.
Understand and Research Core Anatomical Systems
Relevant anatomy and physiology are woven into each topic so participants build their understanding of the body alongside the vocabulary.
This workshop covers four clinical areas where interpreters are most frequently called upon:
Meet Your Instructor
Young Joe
Certified Medical Interpreter. 25+ years experience
Young Joe is a certified medical interpreter with over 25 years of experience and a well-regarded educator in the field.
Her teaching is practical, direct, and grounded in real interpreting work.
Who Should Attend This Course
This course is designed for both working interpreters who are stepping into medical settings and those already working in them and looking to sharpen their skills. Whether you're new to healthcare interpreting or have years of experience, this course will strengthen your terminology knowledge and real-time technique.
It's the right fit if you:
- Work or want to work in hospitals, clinics, or community health settings
- Find medical terminology challenging to keep up with
- Want to build stronger strategies for growing and retaining your terminology
- Are building a personal glossary and better research habits
- Need CEUs / PDUs from a recognized, expert-led program
- Are preparing for the CTTIC certified medical interpreter exam
Why Attend?
- Small cohort, real-time instruction
Learn in an intimate setting with direct instructor access and personalized feedback. - Earn CEUs / PDUs
Credits accepted by professional associations across Canada and recognized by Interpreting Service Providers. - Expert-led instruction throughout
Taught by a highly recognized leader in medical interpreting and interpreter education.
Choose Your Path
Designed to provide a focused, practical upgrade in medical terminology.
Skills that have immediate benefit.
This micro-course includes:
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- 6 hours of live, instructor-led training
- Practical, applied learning (with simulation activities)
- Participant Manual with resources
For interpreters who want to keep building their professional skills beyond one course
Option A) Workshop + Membership* $473 (Recommended)
* Option A includes:
- Access to a comprehensive healthcare learning pathway, with preferred pricing on all courses.
- Plus Extended access to recordings and additional materials is available through membership
Micro-Course Only:
Option B) Advanced Registration: $169 (ends May 15, 2026)
Option C) Regular Registration: $229
All Options include live, instructor-led sessions and the participant manual.
Access to Live Sessions with Instructor
Participant Handbook
Access to Micro-Course Recordings
Monthly professional development speakers series: online, live workshops Choose, or attend all the sessions - over 11 hours of expert content and topics
Unlimited access to monthly professional development speakers series session recordings
Quarterly drop-in & debrief sessions
Reduced rates on all courses and Masterclasses (20% - 50% off)
Language and Skills Assessment Reduced Pricing (CILISAT)
Exam Preparation and Mentorship (Certification Exams)
Access to Professional Community of Practice (secure portal)
Frequently Asked Questions
You will be able to:
- Understand and interpret medical terminology more accurately
- Make faster, more confident decisions under pressure
- Apply terminology in real-time interpreting scenarios
- Continue building your own terminology systems beyond the course
This workshop is designed as a focused skills upgrade, not a full training program.
If you’re planning to work in healthcare settings, we recommend continuing into the full Interpreting in Healthcare Settings (IHS) course, where you’ll develop deeper competencies, structured practice, and assessment aligned with professional expectations.
Membership gives you ongoing professional development and reduced pricing across all training.
It includes:
- 20% off all courses and workshops ($225 SAVINGS per course)
- Monthly professional development sessions (live + recordings)
- over 11 hours of professional development offered annually
- Access to a growing library of past sessions
- Quarterly drop-in and debrief sessions
- A professional community of practicing interpreters
Plus support and mentorship along your career journey.
For most participants, the course savings alone exceed the cost of membership.
Yes. Members receive 20% off all courses, which typically means saving about $225 per course (e.g., healthcare or mental health interpreting). If you’re planning to continue your training, becoming a member before enrolling in a full course is usually the most cost-effective option.
Technical Setup Checklist
Before you begin, make sure you have:
- A reliable computer
Use a desktop or laptop — smartphones and tablets aren’t recommended. - Zoom (latest version)
Update Zoom before your first live class. - Headset & webcam
For clear audio and effective interaction. - Stable internet connection
High-speed Wi-Fi or, even better, an Ethernet cable. - A second device for self-recording
A smartphone or voice recorder that lets you rewind and review your recordings. - Notepad and pen/pencil
For quick notes and terminology practice. - Browser + email access
Be able to open your email and online materials while in class.
What Past Participants Say About Learning at The Interpreter's Lab
"An incredibly valuable course. I gained the tools to interpret medical terminology accurately and support clear, empathetic communication between providers and patients. I’m looking forward to applying these skills in practice."
"Thank you for this training. It was beautifully organized, focused, and to the point. Each module was clear, informative, and helped me understand exactly what I needed to know."
"Young Joe is a great instructor! Every day I learned something new in the Interpreting in Healthcare Settings course! Thank you for all the support and help throughout my lessons!!"