Interpreting Anatomy: Human Reproductive System & Sexual Health

This training will review basic body systems and anatomy, focusing specifically on the Human Reproductive System & Sexual Health—common ailments, and potential treatments. Knowing these details will help Interpreters better appraise potential assignments offered that may be General Medical, Specialist, and/or ER related, and help them gauge if the assignment is the most appropriate match for their abilities. Some pharmacology and prescription drugs will also be presented. Walking through a variety of common patient complaints from start (Hospital/Dr. Appointment) to finish (Treatment & follow-up) will embed schema that is Deaf-centric and Linguistically appropriate, empowering Deaf patients in the long-run. Interpreters will be able to apply their increased knowledge regarding Reproductive System Anatomy, Injury, Diagnosis, and Prognosis, as well as Sexual Health information, to multiple scenarios, while also recognizing that increasing the level of the Interpreter’s qualifications prior to accepting such assignments will support allyship and improve Deaf patients’ self-determination.

Educational Objectives (List specific measurable actions by participants that will demonstrate comprehension and integration of information presented):

- Participants will learn and list the main Reproductive System organs & their functions.

- Participants will list at least 3 Sexual Health practices/tips and provide model ASL interpretations.

- Participants will evaluate and differentiate common ailment symptoms from rare symptoms, for medical scenarios, in 3 out of 4 scenarios.

- Participants will compare and contrast multi-modal interpreting approaches when working with linguistically diverse Deaf patients, and generate model versions of their interpretations.