Many foreigners find it difficult to communicate properly with doctors and nurses. Medical interpreters are important in helping both parties communicate.
In this course, you will be taught the necessary knowledge for medical translation and hospital ethics, and translation techniques in face-to-face and telephone consultations.
Registration closes on August 20th (Friday), and the course fee is free.
Languages in which the course will be given
Portuguese, Vietnamese, Chinese, Filipino, Spanish
Capacity
30 people (5 to 10 people for each language)
*Only people who passed the selection test will be chosen
Selection test
August 28 (Saturday), from 2 pm to 3:30 pm*
The test will be done online via Zoom.
*Before the test begins, students must attend the special “Consumer Damage Prevention” class.
Course dates and location
- First class: September 25 (Saturday), from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm (Online, via Zoom)
- Second class: October 30 (Saturday), from 10 am to 3:30 pm (Online, via Zoom)
- Third class: November 27 (Saturday), from 10 am to 3:30 pm (Online, via Zoom)
- Fourth class: December 18 (Saturday), from 10 am to 3:30 pm (Online, via Zoom)
- Fifth class: January 22 (Saturday), from 10 am to 12 pm (UST Tsu: Tsu-shi Hadokoro-cho 700)
See full details on who can take the course, class dates, how to apply and other information at the links below (in Japanese only).
Click here for the explanatory pamphlet
Click here for the application form
Contact
Mie International Exchange Foundation (MIEF)
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
