Unit of competency Outline
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Use complex health terminology in interpreting (LOTE-English)
Use complex health terminology in interpreting (LOTE-English)
Unit of competency
National Code
PSPTIS092
PSPTIS092
State Code
AWS82
AWS82
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
091519 - Translating And Interpreting
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the skills required to understand and use health terminology in English and a LOTE sufficient to interpret between the two languages in complex dialogue or monologue settings in specialist health and allied health contexts. This unit applies to those working as interpreters in a range of specialist health and allied health contexts where health services are provided with direct patient contact involved, or specialist medical topics are discussed. The interpreter may be required to interact with patients, their families and the health professionals working with them. The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and industry codes and standards for ethical translating and interpreting adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work independently using support resources as required, while performing complex tasks in a range of health contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify the context of health terminology
- 1.1 Identify key features of the public and private health system, including key people and structures in healthcare.
- 1.2 Describe standard procedures specific to communication in specialist health and allied health contexts.
- 1.3 Outline the role and responsibilities of interpreters and others in specialist health and allied health contexts, including obtaining valid consent.
- 1.4 Identify social, cultural and professional conventions of English and LOTE appropriate to health and allied health contexts.
2. Extend understanding of health terminology
- 2.1 Identify the fundamental word structure used in complex medical terms.
- 2.2 Recognise and explain abbreviations for complex health specific terms and associated processes.
- 2.3 Identify English and LOTE descriptors and euphemisms applicable to diagnosis and communication in healthcare.
- 2.4 Research and increase knowledge of health and allied health terminology in English and LOTE.
- 2.5 Spell and pronounce complex health and allied health terminology correctly.
3. Use appropriate oral or signed communication in health contexts
- 3.1 Receive and understand complex oral or signed instructions, comments and advice using complex English and LOTE health terminology.
- 3.2 Seek clarification of correct use and meaning of terms and associated processes.
- 3.3 Use a range of complex English and LOTE health vocabulary and expressions correctly in interpreting.
- 3.4 Apply prosodic features, gestures and body language in the health context.
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Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OEF83 | PSPTIS143 | Use complex health terminology in two languages | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZX5 | PSP60916 | Advanced Diploma of Interpreting (LOTE-English) | Qualification |