Develop Advanced Skills for Mental Health and Specialized Care Interpreting
This program is designed for experienced healthcare interpreters who want to expand into mental health and other complex care environments.
You will learn how to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team, support accurate and respectful communication, and navigate culturally nuanced conversations involving mental health, trauma, and sensitive care contexts.
What You’ll Learn:
- Key dynamics of interpreting in mental health settings
- Mental health terminology, conditions, diagnoses, and treatments
- Trauma awareness, secondary trauma, and interpreter self-care
- Culturally informed communication and mental health interviewing
- Approaches for MAiD, gerontology, SLP, and other complex care settings
Program Includes:
- Live online classes with interactive role plays and simulations
- Real-world case scenarios and guided practice
- Live online classes and real-time discussions
- Curated resources and links
Plus
- Comprehensive student manual – Interpreting in Mental Health Settings
- Mental Health Terminology – including conditions, treatment options and pharmaceuticals
Strengthen your ability to interpret with care and professionalism across mental health and complex care environments.
Certificate of Successful Completion recognized across Canada.
Find out more: www.interpreterslab.org/programs-mental-health-interpreter-training