(Webinar) Liver Transplant: Essential Terminology and Concepts for the Interpreter

Approved CEUs: 0.1 RID, 1.0 AOC; Pending CEUs: 1.0 CEAP/CCHI, 0.1 IMIA/NBCMI, 0.1 RID

Organ transplant evaluations can be extensive (often lasting 4-6 hours) and involve interpreting for several specialists who are part of the transplant team.  Some settings require simultaneous interpreting for orientations where only one or two participants may be limited English proficient (LEP), which require interpreters to be well versed in transplant terminology and this particular interpreting mode.  This presentation will provide interpreters a clear image of what to expect on these appointments so they are better prepared to facilitate clear communication and navigate possible ethical challenges.

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will be able to list 6 medical specialists involved in a transplant consultation.
2. Participants will learn the flow and objectives of a transplant consult by each specialist in the transplant team.
3. Participants will learn specialized vocabulary often used during transplant consultations.

About the presenter:  Tatiana Doolin, CHI-Spanish, obtained her degree in psychology from Santo Tomas University in Colombia. She worked as a Spanish teacher for medical residents at University of Florida for 3 years, and has worked as a medical interpreter for 15 years. For the past nine years, she has worked as staff Medical Spanish Interpreter II for Intermountain Healthcare. Tatiana holds a CHI-Spanish credential as a nationally certified Healthcare Interpreter by CCHI. She loves to travel and learn about different cultures and is passionate about interpretation.

JoAnna Stephens RN, BSN, CCTC graduated with RN degree in 2007 then received a BSN in nursing in 2016. After graduation from Nursing school I worked on a critical care unit for 10 years at McKay Dee hospital in Ogden UT. In 2016 I started work in transplant as a transplant coordinator and then in 2018 I became the nurse manager of liver transplant program. I oversee the operations, outreach, and nursing components of the Liver transplant program at Intermountain Medical Center. I am also 1.5 semesters away from finishing my Masters degree in Health Administration.