Introduction to Interpreting in Mental Health Settings

Course review:

Clare has worked full time in mental health secure settings for 11 years. As Head of Interpreting Service at Alpha hospitals, Bury, Clare is responsible for initiating the implementation of the hospital’s communication policy and working as part of the full multi disciplinary team. Clare has established Interpreting services that provide effective and meaningful access to all aspects of clinical care including mental health assessments, therapeutic interventions and risk assessments.

This two day course will cover a range of topics including:

• the practise professional model of Interpreting,
• mental health disorders,
• reflective practise,
• supervision,
• dysfluency,
• the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007),
• preparing for assignments,
• translating assessment tools,
• Interpreting in therapeutic settings.