Independent Study Packets
Independent study packets offer a unique distance learning opportunity and resource for improving medical interpreting skills and fingerspelling skills.
Each packet offers a complete lesson plan for your independent study (worth up to 2.0 CEUs) using CD/DVD resources.
Our easy-to-use guide includes instructions for how to use independent study packets.
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An Eye for Details
Developed by Linda Ross.
For use with Navigating Discourse Genres and To the Heart of the Matter. Offers a structured approach to improving receptive and expressive fingerspelling skills. This packet provides three levels of activity. CEUs may be earned for your work in each of the three levels. Please consult with your CEU sponsor to discuss your work with this material.
Bite-Sized Pieces
Developed by Digiterp.
For use with Stomach This! and Internal Discussions: An Appointment in Gastroenterology.
Hurry Up & Wait
Developed by Digiterp.
A study packet and website designed to accompany the DVD of the same name. Gives you suggestions for working with the video, reflections from the original interpreter and ideas for thinking about the relationship of consecutive and simultaneous interpreting.
Steps to the Beat
Developed by Digiterp.
For use with To the Heart of the Matter and Internal Discussions: An Appointment in Cardiology.
Take These Meds
Developed by Digiterp.
A study packet and website designed to accompany the DVD of the same name. Gives you suggestions for working with the video, reflections from the original interpreter and ideas for thinking about the relationship of consecutive and simultaneous interpreting.
This One's for You, Baby
Developed by Marty Barnum and Linda Gill.
Develop your skills for interpreting in pregnancy, labor and delivery settings by working with this study packet. A variety of activities, suggestions and resources for learning medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and more. For use with the All In Due Time and Birth Companions CD-ROMs.
NEW! When the Law Meets Medicine
Created by Digiterp and TS Writing Services.
Designed to accompany the DVD of the same name, this study packet was developed specifically for deaf interpreters working in medical settings. The sample translations by Trudy Suggs make it a valuable resource for any interpreter. Practice translation of complex written English texts, including a Notice of Privacy Practices, and the Minnesota Patients’ Bill of Rights. Compare your process with Trudy's reflections. An excellent opportunity for practicing situations where the legal and medical professions interact.
If you are using the DVD on a computer with a DVD reader, you can access the study packet on the DVD itself.
Tip: Consider forming a study group and setting times to work together, then apply for CEUs as a workshop.