The Language of Genetics & Genomics: Health Interpreter training session

This free training is to help prepare healthcare interpreters for the influx in genomics expected in the health system in the next few years.

Advances in technology and medical testing are driving a new approach to healthcare that uses genetics and genomics to predict disease risk, provide fast and accurate diagnosis, and guide treatment decisions.

The growth in the use of genomic technology will result in more medical consultations that require genetics and genomics language and concepts. This can provide challenges for healthcare interpreters as concepts may be unfamiliar and the vocabulary may be difficult to interpret.

This free training session will provide multicultural healthcare interpreters with a background on genomics in healthcare and introduce common genetics and genomics medical terms. It’s an opportunity to ask questions about genomics and working with genetic health services.