Medical Interpreter Course

What will I learn?

Give your career a boost with our Medical Interpreter Course, designed for healthcare professionals looking to bridge language gaps. Master medical terminology in English and Afrikaans/isiXhosa/isiZulu (depending on the target language focus – adapt as needed), improve clinical communication, and refine your language skills. Get essential skills in ethical considerations, cultural competence, and interpretation techniques. Our concise, high-quality modules will help you shine in doctor-patient interactions, maintain confidentiality, and manage stress, all while supporting continuous professional development.

Develop skills

Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below

Master medical terminology: Get fluent in English and Afrikaans/isiXhosa/isiZulu (depending on target language focus) medical terms.

Improve clinical communication: Develop active listening and questioning skills.

Achieve language proficiency: Excel in advanced English and Afrikaans/isiXhosa/isiZulu (depending on target language focus) grammar.

Uphold ethical standards: Maintain confidentiality and impartiality.

Cultivate cultural competence: Build trust and manage cultural sensitivity.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.