DATE: May 26, 2026
TIME: 5:45 PM – 9:00 PM EST
FEE: $45.00
Credits/Contact Hours
Education Level: Intermediate to Advanced
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
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
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.
4. Apply the roles of the medical interpreter (i.e., conduit, message clarifier, cultural broker, patient advocate) in adolescent sexual health settings.
ABOUT THE TRAINER
Hernando Restrepo Payán, is physician, Masters of Medical Sexology, diploma in clinical counseling partner and researcher, assistance and research in Medical Sexology. I describe myself as a hard worker, dynamic, proactive, entrepreneurial, honest, assertive, independent, service-oriented and ability to establish effective interpersonal relationships, with special interest in my inner growth and give the best of me in the work and place where I am. Skills: listening, leading, directing, coordinating, public speaking and as a sex therapist. I have been a professor of clinical sexology since 2016 in undergraduate and postgraduate courses like Psychiatry and Gynecology at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana in Medellín, Colombia. I have some scientific publications like:
• Restrepo-Payán H et al. Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome regarding their sexuality. Article in press.
• Restrepo-Payán H et al. Clinical Sexology: An approximation to the knowledge, attitudes and healthcare practices of the last year students of the Medellin Medicine Faculties. Iatreia. 2021 Abr-jun; 34 (2): 107-15. Doi 10.17533/udea.iatreia.74https://revistas.udea.edu.co/index.php/iatreia/article/view/340673
• Pineda, C; Giraldo, DI; Restrepo-Payán, H. Experiences of sexuality in adult patients with a diagnosis of leukemia under chemotherapy. Index sick 2020; 29 (1-2): E1590. Available at: http://ciberindex.com/c/ie/e12590
• Presented at Paving the Way in 2017
Registration: Berkshire AHEC provides on-line registration for its continuing education programs. Please visit www.berkshireahec.org to register for this and all upcoming programs. Payment can be made with all major credit cards online.
Certificates & Completion Requirements: Participants are expected to log in using identifying information, attend the entire program and complete an evaluation. Certificates will be distributed to participants electronically after the conclusion of the program and receipt of a complete evaluation. Please allow up to 14 days for processing. Participants will not receive a certificate of completion until full payment is received.
Refunds:
Berkshire AHEC does not provide refunds after 10 full calendar days prior to the date of the program. If an individual requests a refund after that due to illness a partial credit towards a conference occurring in the same fiscal year may be issued if Berkshire AHEC is notified before the close of business the day prior to the conference. Credits for cancellation due to illness will only be is-sued once per fiscal year per learner.
Special Requests: If you are hearing impaired or are a person who is differently abled who requires accommodations, please contact Berkshire AHEC 15 days prior to the training.
Information:
Berkshire AHEC 413-842-5160
Website: www.berkshireahec.org
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