Many foreigners find it difficult to communicate properly with doctors and nurses.  It is very important that Medical interpreters are available to assist in the communication of both parties.

In this course, the necessary knowledge for medical interpretation, hospital ethics and interpretation techniques in face-to-face and telephone consultations will be taught.

The registration closes on August 14 (Friday), and the course fee is free.

Languages ​​in which the course will be held (5 students for each language)

Portuguese, Vietnamese, Chinese, Tagalog, Spanish

Selection test

Date: August 23 (Sunday), from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Address: Event Space & Information at Mie Kenmin Koryu Center (Tsu-shi Hadokoro-cho 700 UST Tsu 3F)

See the complete details on who can take the course, date of classes, how to register and other information at the links below (in Japanese only).

See here for the explanatory pamphlet

See here for the application form

Contact
Mie International Exchange Foundation (MIEF)
Person in charge: Uehara and Sakatoku
Address: 〒514-0009 Tsu-shi Hadokoro-cho 700 (UST Tsu 3F)
TEL: 059-223-5006
FAX: 059-223-5007
E-mail: mief@mief.or.jp
http://www.mief.or.jp

Reference: Homepage of Mie Prefecture Office

http://www.pref.mie.lg.jp/TOPICS/m0011500258.htm