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2026 Summer Medical Interpreter Series: Level 3: Spanish Interpreter - Introduction to Anatomy/Physiology & Medical Terminology

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2026 Summer Medical Interpreter Series: Level 3: Spanish Interpreter - Introduction to Anatomy/Physiology & Medical Terminology

Location

Mountain Area Health Education Center
Pisgah Room
121 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803-2868

Dates & Times

Jul 9, 2026 8:30 AM – Jul 10, 2026 4:30 PM

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This two-day class is the third class in the 2026 Summer Medical Interpreter Series (see series dates below). It can also be taken as a stand-alone class by those Spanish-English fluent individuals (including healthcare providers) who wish to improve their Spanish medical terminology.

The purpose of this class is to improve knowledge of healthcare and medical terminology in English and Spanish. Both formal and informal terminology will be reviewed, including pronunciation and definition of terms. Participants will complete their plan of study by learning and reviewing terminology grouped by systems of the body and creating scenarios for role plays, thereby contextualizing the terms in realistic situations.

Participants will take turns in group activity role plays; practice high register and colloquial terminology; practice proper positioning when interpreting in person; practice interpreter modes; and review Hispanic traditional healing terminology. Participants will practice and discuss sight translation; and be introduced to Latin and Greek roots, prefixes, and suffixes.

Please note: Registration must be received by July 2, 2026, so that the Level 3 course manual (included in course fee) can be printed in time

2026 Summer Medical Interpreter Series:
44.25 Contact Hours

July 1 & 2 - Level 1: Foundations of Professional Interpretation in Health & Human Services
July 8 - Level 2: Ethics, Skills Improvement and Practical Study
July 9 & 10 - Level 3: Spanish Interpreter: Introduction to Anatomy/Physiology & Medical Terminology
July 15 - Level 4: Ethics & Standards of Practice; Sight Translation and Introduction to Simultaneous Interpretation
July 16 - Overview of National Professional Medical Interpreter Certification Exams

Please click here to view all courses in this series. Register for the full series on the Level 1 event page by June 17, 2026!

Audience

English–Spanish bilingual individuals are encouraged to participate. Because this class is taught entirely in Spanish, proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish is required. Completing the Level 1 Foundations class in this series is highly recommended but not required.

Objectives

Upon completion of Level 3, the participant will be able to:

check Cite major organs of the body, their function and their names in English and Spanish
check Identify common prefixes and suffixes in medical terminology in English and Spanish
check Complete a plan of study to improve and maintain skills and to meet the requirements of certification in professional medical interpretation
check Articulate some of the most common illnesses of the major organs of the body in English and Spanish
check Demonstrate improved comprehension of material by at least 25% improvement between pre-test and post-test scores

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Early Registration Fee

$250.00

Applies 1/21/26–6/25/26

Early Registration Fee - Non-profit, School, or Governmental Employees

$225.00

Applies 1/21/26–6/25/26

Early Registration Fee - Students

$125.00

Applies 1/21/26–6/25/26

Registration Fee

$275.00

Applies 6/26/26–7/2/26

Registration Fee - Non-profit, School, or Governmental Employees

$250.00

Applies 6/26/26–7/2/26

Registration Fee - Students

$150.00

Applies 6/26/26–7/2/26

Available Credits

CEU 1.300

The Mountain Area Health Education Center designates this entire live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 1.30 CEUs as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.

Contact Hours 13.250

MAHEC designates this live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 13.25 Contact Hours.

Speakers

Daniel Holcombe, BA, MA, PhD

Sessions

2026 Summer Medical Interpreter Series: Level 3: Spanish Interpreter - Introduction to Anatomy/Physiology & Medical Terminology

7/9 8:30 AM – 7/10 4:30 PM

Additional Resources

Cancellation Policy

MAHEC has a pay-up-front policy for all CE programs. The only exceptions will be for pre-approved programs where an individual payment plan is appropriate. Registrations received without accompanying payment will not be processed and participants who have not paid the course fee will not be admitted into the program.

Unless otherwise noted in course materials, the following cancellation policy applies to all programs:

  • Cancellations must be in writing (fax, email, or mail).
  • Cancellations received more than two weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
  • Cancellations received between two weeks and five full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
  • No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than five full business days prior to the event.
  • No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
  • Transfers/substitute(s) are welcome (please notify us in advance of the program).
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