Join
your colleagues for a two days of in-depth,
advanced-level sessions presented by experts
in their field.
Participate
in practical exercises to overcome
the unique challenges when translating for the healthcare consumer—using
the appropriate register, protecting patient rights, following government
regulations. Learn
to effectively translate the phrases,
symbols, and units of measure found in examination
notes, prescriptions, autopsy reports, and other medical records.
Know the criteria used by major hospitals
and medical research institutions when reviewing
translations intended for their patient populations. Understand
the cardiovascular procedures to achieve
an accurate translation.
Schedule of Events - Saturday, September 16
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The
American Translators Association
will provide a full-day of sessions on medical translation, including
a continental breakfast in the morning, a Job
Marketplace, and a Networking
Session following the final presentation.
Schedule of Events - Sunday, September
17
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The
Northern California Translators Association
will provide a three-hour translation software workshop. Following
the workshop, NCTA will hold a general business meeting that is
open to everyone.
8:00am |
Registration
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| 9:00am |
MultiTerm
Workshop for TRADOS Users
-
Tuomas Kostiainen
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| 12:00pm |
Lunch
on your own ----------------------------------------------------------
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| 1:00pm |
NCTA
General Meeting
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New Member Orientation (1:00-1:30pm)
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NCTA Business (1:30-2:00pm)
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Presentation (2:00-3:15pm)
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Networking (3:15-4:30pm) |
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