Continuing Ed Workshops

Interpretando la sexualidad en la adolescencia: Un aporte para intérpretes Medicos Taller

Presented by: Hernando Restrepo Payán, MD., M.A. Sexology

Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Time: 5:45 - 9:00 pm EST

Location: Live Streaming Via Zoom Events (ZOOM Link will be shared after successful completion of payment)
Education Level: Intermediate to Advanced  

Workshop Fee: $45.00 

Credits/Contact Hours:

CCHI: This program is accredited by CEAP for 3 CE hours, CEAP accreditation #10619.

IMIA: This program has been approved for 0.3 IMIA/NBCMI CEUs with the unique Education Registry ID 24-1286.  

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The goal of this training course is to provide experienced medical interpreters with knowledge and skills specific to the delivery of effective, reliable, and comprehensive interpreting in adolescent sexual health settings. The curriculum outlines a theoretical and practical understanding of the multiple roles of the interpreter as well as relevant clinical, ethical, cultural, and linguistic considerations in the sexual health field, specifically in adolescence. Additionally, the curriculum will enhance the medical interpreters’ ability to understand and render culturally responsive communication.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this session, participants will be better able to:

1. Increase understanding of sexual health related issues.
2. Acquire and utilize sexual health related terminology and vocabulary in Spanish.
3. Enhance skills to work in adolescent sexual health settings.

Apply the roles of the medical interpreter (i.e., conduit, message clarifier, cultural broker, patient advocate) in adolescent sexual health settings.  

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Advanced Topics – Liver Anatomy and Physiology

Presented by Bernardo Alfredo Valencia, MD  

Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Time: 6:00 pm – 9:15 pm (inclusive of 15 minutes break) 

Location: Live Streaming Via Zoom Events (ZOOM Link will be shared after successful completion of payment)

Education Level: Intermediate to Advanced

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Credits/Contact Hours

CCHI: This program is accredited by CEAP for 3 CE hours, CEAP accreditation #10810.

IMIA: This program has been approved for 0.3 IMIA/NBCMI CEUs with the unique Education Registry ID 25-1093.

MassRID CEU: The RID Activity Number: 0081.0625.37. The bearer of the certificate is "eligible for up to 0.3 Professional Studies CEUs or ACETs taught at the "some" previous knowledge content level."

Workshop Fee: $45

CEU Fee: $45 workshop fee is inclusive of CEU fees for CCHI and IMIA

RID CEUs are free to all members in good standing pending proof of attendance and completion of CEU request form and evaluation.  

Workshop Description

This 3-hour interactive workshop provides a comprehensive overview of liver anatomy and physiology for medical interpreters, with an emphasis on common liver diseases and the liver transplant process. Participants will learn the liver’s role in the body, from its basic anatomy and functions (e.g., metabolism, detoxification, and bile production), to understanding key clinical terms like ALT, AST, and bilirubin. The program will review a range of liver pathologies (viral hepatitis, alcohol-related liver disease, autoimmune and genetic conditions) with focused discussion on Metabolic-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) (formerly NAFLD), and cirrhosis. An in-depth section will demystify liver transplantation – including indications for transplant, the waiting list and MELD scoring system, surgical process, and post-transplant concepts like rejection and immunosuppression. Throughout the workshop, clear explanations and bilingual terminology research will help interpreters confidently bridge communication between providers and LEP patients in liver-related encounters.  

Learning Objectives

During and at the conclusion of this session, participants will:

1. Describe the basic anatomy of the liver and explain its key physiological functions in the human body.
2. Define common liver function lab tests (e.g., ALT, AST, bilirubin) and identify what abnormal results indicate about liver health.
3. Describe major liver diseases – including metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), cirrhosis, and hereditary hemochromatosis – and summarize their essential characteristics and terminology.

Explain the liver transplantation process, outlining the indications for a transplant, the main steps from evaluation to surgery, and key post-transplant concepts such as MELD score, organ rejection, and immunosuppression.  

About the Trainer

Bernardo Alfredo Valencia, MD, is a medical doctor and medical interpreter currently serving as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Valencia earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Universidad Anáhuac in Mérida, Mexico, and completed a Medical Interpreter Training Program at UMass Chan Medical School. With over four years of dedicated experience in hepatology and liver transplantation, he skillfully combines his medical expertise with linguistic and cultural proficiency, facilitating healthcare communication for Spanish-speaking patients.  

Successful Completion Requirements

Participants are expected to sign-in at the required time, must attend the entire program for 3 hours, and complete a CEU request form and an evaluation. Certificates will be distributed to participants by email within 6 to 8 weeks following the program. The moderator will monitor attendance throughout the event.

Refunds

No refund will be provided after 10 full calendar days prior to the date of the program.

Special Requests

For any special requests requiring accommodations, please contact languagelink@centerforhealthimpact.org or call 508-556-1333 at least 15 days before the training.  

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