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Overview of "Bridging The Gap" Training

Section 1: Basic Interpreting Skills Instruction: Setting The Tone

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: Intervening
Lesson 8: Sight translation

Section 2: Health Care

Lesson 9: Overview of the Health Care System in the United States
Lesson 10: The Culture of Biomedicine, or How Physicians Think and Work
Lesson 11: Anatomy and Specialists
Lesson 12: Medical Procedures

Section 3: Culture and Its Impact On Interpreting

Lesson 13: The Role of the Culture Broker
Lesson 14: Self-Awareness
Lesson 15: General Characteristics of Specific Cultures
Lesson 16: Traditional Health Care in Specific Communities
Lesson 17: Application to the Culture Broker Role

Section 4: Interpersonal Skills and Advocacy

Lesson 18: The Role of the Advocate
Lesson 19: Effective Communication
Lesson 30: Appropriate Advocacy
Suggested Reading

Section 5: Professional Development

Lesson 21: Memory Development
Lesson 22: Professional Conduct
Lesson 23: Self-Care
Lesson 24: Resources for Professional Growth