This 1-hour asynchronous course walks language professionals through the essentials of interpreting for patients with blood disorders, stem cell transplants, and anemia-related conditions. Using clear explanations and real-world examples, we’ll break down complex terminology around hematologic diseases and treatments so you can interpret more confidently in specialty settings.

Whether you’ve encountered terms like thalassemia, aplastic anemia, or stem cell transplant in your work—or they’re brand new—this course will help you feel better prepared to support patients during critical conversations about diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.

Medical interpreters are often asked to support patients through life-altering moments like chemotherapy, blood transfusions, or transplant discussions. These conversations are fast-paced and emotionally charged, and they often involve unfamiliar terminology.

This course will help you:

• Understand how stem cells are used in hematology care
• Recognize the types and symptoms of anemia
• Prepare for interpreting challenges involving side effects, symptoms, and treatment protocols
• Strengthen your glossary of blood-related terms in English, Spanish, and other languages

• Common blood disorders and how they’re diagnosed
• Symptoms and classifications of anemia (e.g., inherited vs. acquired)
• Hematologic medications, including erythropoietin-stimulating agents
• The stem cell transplant process and related terms
• Realistic clinical scenarios that impact the interpreting encounter