James Madison University
college of health and behavioral studies

Overview of "Bridging The Gap" Training

Part 1: Interpreting Skills

Section 1: Interpreting Skills

  • Lesson 1: Roles of the Interpreter
  • Lesson 2: The Interpreter Code of Ethics
  • Lesson 3: Modes of Interpreting
  • Lesson 4: Being a Conduit
  • Lesson 5: Being a Clarifier
  • Lesson 6: Managing the Flow of the Session
  • Lesson 7:  Memory Development
  • Lesson 8: Sight translation

Section 2: Culture and Its Impact on Interpreting

  • Lesson 9: Introduction to Culture
  • Lesson 10: Cultural Bumps
  • Lesson 11: Culture of Biomedicine
  • Lesson 12: The Cultural Broker Role

Section 3: Navigating the Health Care System

  • Lesson 13: The United States Health Care System
  • Lesson 14: Defining the Advocate Role
  • Lesson 15: Effective Advocacy

Section 4: Professional Development

  • Lesson 16: Professional Conduct and Self-Care
  • Lesson 17: Telephonic and Video Remote Interpreting
  • Lesson 18: Resources for Professional Growth

Part 2: Medical Terminology

Section 1: Learning Medical Terminology

Section 2: Body Systems Terminology

Section 3: Medical Terminology Study Tools