Presented at the 2021 Summit

“Circulatory System” - Overview

0.3 CEUs, PS

In this workshop we will provide a general overview of the heart structure and it’s different parts such as the valves and how the lungs assist in the process of circulation. We will review how the liver, bones and kidneys are connected to this process.

Workshop Curriculum

  1. 1

    • Welcome

    • Workshop Handout
  2. 2

    • Watch
  3. 3

    • Watch

  4. 4

    • Watch

  5. 5

    • Watch

    • Quiz

Reviews from The Summit

Average Rating

4.9/5.0The activity provided opportunities to develop skill and/or awareness.

4.9/5.0The 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

    "Phenomenal! Clear, articulate…absolutely fantastic information for the professional interpreter to utilize..Thanks so much again. Nigel knows what he is talking about :)"

  • Summit Attendee

    "AMAZING! Loved all the visual explanation and the answers to how to conduct ourselves professionally, and allowing clients control over the interaction while providing clear info and concepts."

  • Summit Attendee

    "Beautifully presented, especially appreciated being taught about the circulatory system AND in ASL. This gives me a clear understanding first of the system itself, with the added critical component of how to sign the concepts in a clear and accurate way."

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.
FRID is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.3 CEU's at the ‘Extensive’ Content Knowledge Level. TerpAcademy promotes an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or any other protected class.