Health Portfolio: Build glossaries for translating and interpreting projects, Use routine health terminology in interpreting (LOTE/English)

STUDENT –ASSESSMENT TASK
Task Name Health Portfolio
National unit/s title Build glossaries for
translating and
interpreting projects
Use routine health
terminology in
interpreting
(LOTE/English)
National qualification title Diploma of Interpreting
(LOTE-English)
Section A – Assessment Information
Assessment duration and/or due date
Due by week 7
Task instructions
Summary and Purpose of Assessment
The aim of this task is to assess the knowledge
requirements and gather appropriate evidence for
PSPTIS002 Build glossaries for translating and
interpreting projects in the context of health
settings as required by PSPTIS047 Use routine
health terminology in interpreting (LOTE/English).
In order to do this, you are to prepare a portfolio
of information related to interpreting in health
settings, and use glossary building and other skills
and knowledge to complete a number of short
answer and terminology related tasks.
The Health Glossary task has two parts, but all are
designed for you to develop and demonstrate skills
in glossary building and interpreting in health and
allied health settings. This information will also
provide a foundation for your practical interpreting
skills related to health to be assessed in
Terminology cluster - Assessment Tasks 2 and 3
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(practical interpreting tasks).
Assessment Instructions
 Complete the Health Portfolio document
(below) using a range of resources including
online materials and classmates (peers)/your
trainers.
 Follow the instructions for each question to
ensure you answer Parts 1and 2 of the Health
Portfolio in line with any word guides.
 The majority of this task will be completed
individually in your own time, but with some
class time devoted to Part 2.
 Both Parts 1 and 2 must be answered correctly
for you to be assessed as satisfactory for this
assessment task
 You must submit the Health Glossary digitally
(online on Canvas) and contribute to the shared
online glossary by the due date.
Conditions for assessment
● You will be assessed individually against all
assessment criteria and each submit their own
Portfolio and contribute individually to the
shared glossary.
● Please make arrangements with your assessor
at least one week prior to the assessment due
date if you feel you require special allowance or
allowable adjustment to this task
● You will be assessed as satisfactory or not
satisfactory
● You can appeal the assessment decision
according to the RMIT Assessment Processes
Equipment/resources students must supply (if
applicable):
Equipment/resources to be provided by RMIT or
the workplace (if applicable):
● Computer and relevant software to allow
internet research and contributions to the
● Shared glossary template
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shared online glossary ● Student version of this task
● Canvas upload spot for submission
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Section B – Portfolio:
Interpreting in
Health Settings
PORTFOLIO
Diploma of Interpreting (LOTE/English)
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Table of Contents
Definitions and context setting..........................................................................................................5
The health system in Australia......................................................................................................5
Departments and specialties........................................................................................................ 6
Body systems............................................................................................................................... 7
Basic anatomy and anatomical terms.........................................................................................13
Fundamental word structure and abbreviations..........................................................................14
Routine medical conditions and symptoms................................................................................16
Routine medical procedures, investigations and medications....................................................20
Euphemism in health interpreting...............................................................................................22
Role and responsibilities of interpreters and others....................................................................23
Security, confidentiality and privacy............................................................................................24
PART 2: Possible Circumstances and Terminology.......................................................................26
Common projects in health and allied health..............................................................................26
Possible Circumstances............................................................................................................. 26
Glossary of Health Terminology................................................................................................. 28
Research................................................................................................................................ 28
Discuss...................................................................................................................................29
Translate................................................................................................................................ 30
Translate - in context..............................................................................................................30
Contribute...............................................................................................................................30
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Definitions and context setting
The following questions are designed to help you develop and demonstrate an overarching understanding
of the health and allied health systems here in Australia, the key personnel and professionals working in
these settings, the typical environments and also medications and basic anatomy.
Instructions:
 Answer each question in line with any word guides given.
 You will need to research responses for this task, but are asked to put definitions and responses
into your own words (not using the words of others).
 Where definitions are required, do not cut and paste these from website/other
materials. This might be plagiarism, but it also does not demonstrate your understanding.
Question 1 PSPTIS047 PC 1.1, KE 2, KE3
The health system in Australia
Fill in the blanks to demonstrate your
understanding of the health system in Australia as
well as some of the key people.
The Australian healthcare system is complex,
comprising of service providers such as private
medical practitioners, other health professionals,
public and private hospitals, clinics and
government / non-government agencies.
The Australian healthcare system is supported by a
scheme called _ Medicare _______. This scheme is
available to Australian and New Zealand citizens,
permanent residents in Australia, and people from
some other countries who have with reciprocal
agreements. Many people will refer to his scheme
covering, or partly covering costs of medical
services as bulk billing__Healthcare_______
services. Any payment above this is referred to as
a __GAP________ payment.
Another scheme which allows consumers to
purchase some specified medicines at a lower cost
is the _ PBS ________. This is often referred to by
its abbreviation ____ Pharmaceutical Benefits
Scheme ________
As well as the public health system, Australians can
also purchase __Private Health insurance
membership_________ which can cover hospital
and some ‘extras’ treatment such as dental
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services. Bupa, NIB and HCF are major providers in
Australia. The Government provides a
__rebates_____ to help with the cost of your
private health insurance depending on your
income.
A __Concession_(LOW INCOME HEALTH CARE
CARD)_________ card is available to those
Australians (citizens of permanent residents) who
earn a low income which is under a specified limit.
This card provides card holders with cheaper
health care and some discounts.
[For assessor] The student has satisfactorily
answered Question 1 - YES / NO
Question 2 PSPTIS047 PC 1.1, KE4, KE5
Departments and specialties
The Australian healthcare system is made up of a
number of parts. In the following questions, you’re
asked to define some major departments and
sections of a hospital, or specialised areas in health
and allied health.
a). Define the difference between hospital in-
patient and out-patient services.
Word guide: 50-100 words
Answer: Hospital In- Patient means someone who
has been admitted to the hospital for a short stay
could be overnight or for a longer period. The
doctors keep the patient at hospital to monitor
them closely and to follow up their progress while
their stay at the hospital.
Outpatient care for patients don’t need to stay at
the hospital. They are at the hospital just to see a
physician or for a speciality facility outside the
hospital .
[For assessor] The student has satisfactorily
answered Question 2a - YES / NO
b). Define the following specialist departments and
services by the health professionals that work
there and the services they provide.
Word guide: 25-75 words each
Audiology Audiologist is to assess, diagnose and treat the patient who suffer of hear loss or
balance disorder including kids and adults, their services is comprehensive like:
-How to manage the hear loss by providing the appropriate pathway.
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-selecting the appropriate hear aids and educating the patient how to fit it.
-Tinnitus service by evaluating of tinnitus and plan a strategy cater for the patient’s
needs
-Wax management.
- Balance disorder management by helping people who suffer from dizziness and
imbalance.
Surgery It is medical procedure that treats injuries, repair damage. The performance of these
procedures is by the surgeon.
Each surgeon can perform the surgery based on his speciality,
There is different surgeon speciality like as:
 Cardiopoietic surgery
 Neurosurgery.
 Orthopaedic Surgery.
 Paediatric Surgery.
 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
 Urology.
Physiotherapy Physiotherapy is a treatment of an injury by using a physical methods like exercise,
massage.
Physiotherapist support people who are affected by injuries, disability or deformity
through a manual therapy, specific movements and educate them with some
exercises which can support their movements.
Optometry Optometry is a specializes healthcare profession of measuring eyesight, diagnosing
eye disease, prescribing corrective eyeglasses or lenses. Optometrist deals with the
patients with irreversible eyesight and educate the patients about their regular
visual exercise and how to improve their sight.
Maternity Providing care during and after childbirth maternity. ##
Emergency Emergency department is providing a medical and surgical care for
patients who need an immediate care or intervention. Emergency
department provides 24 hours emergency care. Emergency doctor helps
patients and perform life-saving treatment for patients who needs an
immediate treatment.
Dentistry The health profession which provides treatment of oral diseases including
repair and extraction of teeth. Dentist is licensed to practice diagnosis
and treatment of teeth diseases.
GP The General practitioner (GP) treats all common medical conditions and refer
patients to hospitals and other medical services for urgent and specialist treatments.
Nutritionist The nutritionist is a person which can help the other people to form a healthy eating
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