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The ABCs of Medical Translation: Strategies to Identify, Translate and Manage Acronyms and Abbreviations
Course summary
Description Abbreviations, acronyms and the quasi-legible scribbles of doctors are the medical translator's daily bread; however, deciphering and researching these words, as well as maintaining terminology databases, can lead to productivity black holes. This presentation will provide a variety of resources and strategies for managing the translation of these troublesome three- and four-letter words more effectively. It will also address related issues, such as handling texts with interwoven English and non-English acronyms and abbreviations and the appropriate use of Latin- and Greek-derived medical jargon. At the end of this session, participants will be able: To identify, expand and break down medical acronyms and abbreviations. To identify appropriate resources to translate medical acronyms and abbreviations. To adopt specific "don't panic" translation strategies to methodologically handle these tricky terms. Target audience Translators already specialising in medical translation. Translators considering crossing over into medical translation. Translators who want to become more efficient at managing medical terminology. Learning objectives At the end of this session, participants will be able: To identify, expand and break down medical acronyms and abbreviations. To identify appropriate resources to translate medical acronyms and abbreviations. To adopt specific "don't panic" translation strategies to methodologically handle these tricky terms. Prerequisites No prerequisites. Program Click to expand - Inherent problems with medical acronyms and abbreviations - Terminology shift between languages and locales - When to retain English in foreign texts - Common symbols, shorthand and designations - Translation strategies - Terminology resources Registration and payment information (click to expand) Click to expand To purchase your seat at this session please click on the "buy" button. Available slots are limited and will be assigned to registered and paid participants as soon as payment is reported. Early payment is advised in order to secure participation. Allow some time for payment processing if you are paying by wire transfer. After your payment is received, your status will be changed to “registered and paid” and your spot for the session will be secured. An invoice and receipt of payment will be sent to you for your records. How do I access the online platform? 72 hours before the webinar takes place, you will receive an invitation to join the session. Please, click the registration link or button provided in the invitation email and complete the registration form. Important: Those that purchase a seat in advance may be able to pay an "early bird" or cheaper price, and those that confirm participation later or last minute, may likely get to pay a higher fee. In some training sessions a price increase based on the number of registrants may also apply, i.e. the first 15 registered pay one price, the next 10 pay a a slightly higher price etc. Early payment is advised in order to secure participation and help reach the course minimum participation - unfortunately, courses may occasionally be cancelled or rescheduled, if the confirmed participation in advance is very low. Virtual platform system requirements Click to expand For PC-based Users: • Required: Windows 7 – Windows 10 • Required: Google Chrome v39 or later; Mozilla Firefox v34 or later; Internet Explorer v8 or later (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled) • Required software: GoToWebinar desktop app; JavaScript enabled • NOT required: Microphone - attendees can communicate with the trainer through incorporated chat. • Internet Connection Required: 1 Mbps or better (broadband recommended) • Recommended: 2GB or more of RAM (recommended) For Mac®-based Users: • Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) – 10.11 (El Capitan) • Required: Microsoft Edge; Apple Safari v6 or later • Required software: GoToWebinar desktop app; JavaScript enabled • NOT required: Microphone - attendees can communicate with the trainer through incorporated chat. • Internet Connection Required: 1 Mbps or better (broadband recommended) • Recommended: 2GB or more of RAM (recommended) Join from Android • Operating system: Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later • Internet connection: 3G connection or better (WiFi recommended for VoIP audio) • Software: Free GoToWebinar App from the Google Play Store Recommendations • For the visual section of the training course, we recommend that you have a 64kbps link. This means using an ISDN line or Broadband. Wireless connection is NOT recommended. • For the audio section of the training course, we recommend that you have a headset or speakers. • We recommend that you log in 30 minutes in advance of the start time to prepare for the training course. Courses will be open half an hour before the start time. Please login before the start time to ensure that everything on your system is working correctly. Created by Erin Lyons View feedback | View all courses
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