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Medical interpreters are very important in helping foreigners communicate with doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals when visiting medical institutions.

Participants will learn basic medical knowledge, interpretation techniques, interpretation ethics and the characteristics of in-person and remote interpreting in order to develop themselves into medical interpreters who can be effective immediately. This course is free.

1. Target Languages

Spanish, Vietnamese, Portuguese

2. Eligible People

People who meet all of the following conditions

• Ability to speak at a high level in one of the target languages ​​and Japanese.
• People who are able to participate in the course exams and all four training sessions.
• People who can work as medical interpreters in the prefecture.

3. Capacity

Approximately 10 participants per language

*Only those who have passed the course selection test.

4. Dates and Times (all languages)

Course selection test: September 21, 2024 (Saturday), from 9:30 am to 10:30 am

*Extra date for the selection test: September 24, 2024 (Tuesday), from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

(The test on September 24 is for those who cannot take the test on September 21)

• 1st Session: October 6, 2024 (Sunday), 10:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
• 2nd Session: November 10, 2024 (Sunday), 10:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
• 3rd Session: December 1, 2024 (Sunday), 10:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
• 4th Session: December 15, 2024 (Sunday), 10:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m

5. Place

UST Tsu (Tsu-shi Hadokoro-cho 700)

6. How to Apply

Folow the step 1) or 2) below (application deadline is September 19).

1) Apply via the application form: https://x.gd/uurdF

2) Apply by sending the application form (PDF flyer at the bottom) by email or fax.

7. Contact for Applications and Inquiries

Mie International Exchange Foundation (MIEF)

〒514-0009 Tsu-shi Hadokoro-cho 700 UST Tsu 3F

Phone: 059-223-5006

Fax: 059-223-5007

Email: mief@mief.or.jp

 For details on the training and application, please see this flyer.