Presented at the 2021 Summit

“Circulatory System”- Interpreting Related Medical Conditions

0.3 CEUs, PS

In this workshop we will discuss conditions and medical issues that occur within the circulatory system. We will consider aneurysms, embolisms, stroke, sickle cell anemia and other heart diseases. We will examine what exactly happens within the body when these occur and various treatments.

Workshop Curriculum

  1. 1

    • Welcome

    • Workshop Handout
  2. 2

    • Watch
  3. 3

    • Watch
  4. 4

    • Watch

    • Quiz

Reviews from The Summit

Average Rating

5.0/5.0The activity provided opportunities to develop skill and/or awareness.

5.0/5.0The learning materials used were effective and complimented the goals of the activity.

4.9/5.0This activity will contribute to my professional growth.

5.0/5.0The instructor interacted with the participants in a professional manner.

  • Summit Attendee

    "One of the BEST medical workshop I’ve been to in years! Nigel was very clear, not only in signing but in explaining everything. Would love more medical workshops like this. Great job!"

  • Summit Attendee

    "Excellent explanation of the terms and the teacher is very enthusiastic. The first time I have enjoyed a class that deals with the human body, thanks!"

  • Summit Attendee

    "Extraordinary in every regard. Outstanding-Thank you!"

Meet Your Presenter

CDI

Nigel Howard

Nigel Howard is adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia in the Department of Linguistics. It is the same at the University of Victoria. At Douglas College, he works in the Program of Sign Language Interpretation (INTR), and Child, Family and Community Studies (CFCS). Nigel has been an interpreter for around 25 years in various setting such as medical, mental health, legal, theatre, community and conference/workshop settings locally, nationally and internationally. He is an Accredited International Sign Interpreter by the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) and World Association of Sign Language Interpreters (WASLI). He is part of the United Nations team of International Sign interpreters Nigel provides workshops, trainings and presentations for both Deaf and interpreter communities around the world ranging, for example, from Interpreting in Medical Settings to Deaf Interpreter training to Deafhood: Global Diversity in Deaf Culture, and Enculturation & Acculturation: Deaf and Hearing Worlds/Spaces. He also does interpretation on media. One cool thing is commuting by the seaplane between Vancouver and Victoria for work.
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