Medical Interpreting 101: Essential Scenarios | Spanish-English
Your Path to Becoming a Certified Medical Interpreter
"In the medical field, clarity is more than a skill—it is a lifeline. Mastering the brain’s ability to recall complex terminology under pressure ensures patient safety and professional excellence."
The Medical Interpreter resources focus on high-consequence healthcare scenarios, training your mind to bridge the gap between complex clinical diagnosis and patient understanding.
Training Drills: Medical Scenarios
Doctor: "Based on the tests, the Diagnosis is clear."
Interpreter: "Basado en las pruebas, el Diagnóstico está claro."
Doctor: "We need your Informed Consent for the surgery."
Interpreter: "Necesitamos su Consentimiento Informado para la cirugía."
Doctor: "Because this is a Chronic Condition, I am referring you to a Specialist."
Interpreter: "Debido a que esta es una Enfermedad Crónica, lo voy a remitir a un Especialista."
Nurse: "I have your Discharge Instructions ready."
Interpreter: "Tengo sus Instrucciones de Alta listas."
Medical Glossary & Training Sample
1. Informed Consent (Consentimiento Informado)
English: Permission granted in the knowledge of the possible consequences.
Español: Permiso otorgado con conocimiento de las posibles consecuencias.
2. Diagnosis (Diagnóstico)
English: Identification of the nature of an illness or other problem.
Español: La identificación de la naturaleza de una enfermedad.
3. Discharge Instructions (Instrucciones de Alta)
English: Instructions given to a patient upon leaving the hospital. ...
