NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division (CID) presents:
Netflix and Learn: Unconventional Resources for Learning Medical Terminology
Presented by Yuliya Speroff
Class description:
Professional medical interpreters and translators must possess a professional vocabulary that encompasses a wide variety of terms they can expect to encounter daily, as well as a sound understanding of medical concepts. There are numerous learning and professional development opportunities for both interpreters and translators – from webinars to self-paced online courses. This webinar will suggest to the participants ideas for another way of learning– using books, podcasts, and TV shows to enhance their knowledge of medical terminology and medicine in general. While TV shows like Grey’s Anatomy may be medically inaccurate, a single scene may contain dozens of medical terms, presented in context, and tied to dramatic plotlines. Podcasts related to medical topics, aimed at the public, are great sources of information presented in an entertaining manner. Books written by doctors or medical journalists contain medical knowledge and terminology in the context of case stories, which are likely to be more memorable than dry academic texts. Participants will learn how to effectively use unconventional resources to learn medical terminology – and share their favorite resources with peers!
Learning goals:
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Participants will learn the principles of effective vocabulary learning
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Participants will be introduced to a wide variety or resources for extracting medical terminology such as books, podcasts, and TV shows
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Participants will learn several ways of engaging with medical terminology from the above resources
Please note: This workshop will not be recorded. Live attendance is required to receive continuing education credits.
When?
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. PDT
Check-in opens at 5:50 p.m.
Where? Online via Zoom
You will receive reminder emails with log-in instructions three days before and again the day before the workshop.
If you don’t receive a reminder, please email info@notisnet.org or text (425) 615-6741.
Cost
Registration
Register online.
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⚙️ Requirements
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✅ CE Credits
Credit status will be updated upon approval.
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Credits Requested |
Approval Status |
| DSHS |
1 general |
Approved (Approval number: 693) |
| Washington State AOC |
1 |
Approved for general credit |
| ATA |
1 |
Approved |
| CCHI |
1 |
Approved (CEAP ID #10819) |
| IMIA/NBCMI |
1 |
Pending |
Agency Codes:
WA AOC - Washington Administrative Office of the Courts
OJD - Oregon Judicial Department
ATA - American Translators Association
WA DSHS - Washington Dept. of Social and Human Services
CA CIMCE - California Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education Credit
CCHI - Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
IMIA/NBCMI - International Medical Interpreters Association/The National Board of Certification of Medical Interpreters
NOTE: NOTIS will not be responsible for refunds in the event of unapproved continuing credits by the entities listed above.
Instructor
Yuliya Speroff is a Russian-English CoreCHI™- and WA DSHS-certified medical and social services interpreter. In her current role of a supervisor with Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, Yuliya supports the work of a team of staff medical interpreters and manages translation projects. She is certified as both an English and a Russian language instructor with more than 10 years of teaching experience. Yuliya’s passion for teaching is realized through the work she does for a non-profit organization Americans Against Language Barriers, where she is engaged in curriculum development and training medical interpreters.
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Refunds?
No refunds after July 18.
Refunds requested before that date will incur a $15 processing fee.
To cancel, contact NOTIS info@notisnet.org.
Credit transfers to other workshops are not permitted.
No refunds will be issued for technical difficulties, missed reminders, or other system-related issues.
♿ Accessibility
If you require accommodations, please contact the NOTIS Office Manager at least 3 weeks in advance, if possible.
❓ Questions?
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