This document summarizes the courses offered by DPSI Online to prepare interpreters to pass the DPSI exam in the UK. It outlines 7 modules covering legal interpreting topics like criminal law, civil law, and immigration. It also outlines 7 modules on health interpreting topics covering various body systems, sexual health, and mental health. The courses are self-paced online and include terminology exercises, interpreting techniques practice, and support from qualified tutors. Upon completion, students receive a certificate and access to additional resources like an interpreter's manual.

1. So you want to
become
an Interpreter…

2. If you live in the UK then you need:
A course that prepares you
well enough
for you to pass the DPSI exam.
What does that mean?

3. DPSI Online offers courses that include:
Specialised terminology language support by
qualified tutors
Interaction/Engagement
Has structure and substance
Covers the DPSI topics set by the CIoL
Practices :consecutive/simultaneous interpreting
+ sight translation/written translation
Covers ethics and ethical dilemmas
CPD/Mentoring

4. DPSI Law covers
 Module I - Types of crime Part 1 & Part 2
– Offences against the person / Public order offences / Drugs and related offences
– Difficulties and things that may go wrong for the interpreter
– Victims of crime / Theft offences / Traffic offences
 Module II – Police Powers and Procedures
– Police powers to stop and search / Powers to enter and search premises
– Identification of suspects / Arrest & Caution / Interviews – taped and on video
– Witness Statements /Suspect’s rights / Duty solicitors
– Bail – conditional, unconditional, breach of bail /
– The role of the interpreter at the police station
 Module III – Criminal and Civil Courts
– Court structure for England and Wales /Magistrates Court / County court / Tribunals
– Sentencing / Legal Terminology / Role of the interpreter in court
– Interpreting techniques / Sight translation and written translation
Terminology

5.  Module IV – Probation
– National Probation Service
– Types of Probation Orders / Pre-Sentence reports /Alternative sentencing / ASBOs
– Terminology / Glossary of Abbreviations
– Interpreting techniques and Role of the Interpreter
 Module V – Immigration
– UKBA – previously IND/ Home Office / Asylum / NASS Support
– First Tier Tribunal (previously IAT) /Human rights / Specialised Terminology
– Role of the interpreter in Immigration Settings
 Module VI – Civil Law
– Tort / Employment / Family law
– Succession and Probate / Terminology
 Module VII – Local Government
– Local government organizations
– Housing / Social Services / Benefits / Education
– Terminology/ Sts and written translations
– Role of the Interpreter in the Community
Terminology

6.  The DPSI Law course is all about terminology
Upon completion of the course you will be able to confidently use and
understand most legal terms such as:
 Common assault, ABH & GBH, manslaughter & murder
 Police and Court Bail, the 2 different cautions, injunction, ADR
 Either way offences, drunk & disorderly
 Probation, Home Office, CPS
 Trespassing, homelessness, benefits
 Probate, wills and so much more…
Terminology

7. The DPSI Health covers
 Module I - Structure of NHS & Health Professionals
– PCTs, Walk in Centres, GP’s, Hospitals,
– Healthcare Professionals – Doctors, Nurses, Health visitors, Midwifes, Dentists
– Medications - Methods of administration
– Health promotion - Medical tests (cholesterol, diabetes, blood pressure)
– Medical Terminology – Interpreters Responsibilities
 Module II - Sexual health, pregnancy, children care
– Sexual Health Clinics, STDs, HIV, AIDS, Contraception, IUDs
– Vasectomy, Sickle cell & Thalassemia
– Where to have the baby, care of new born baby, immunisations
– Medical terminology – Simultaneous Interpreting
Terminology

8.  Module III – Human Body 1 – Respiratory & Circulation Systems
• Respiratory diseases, Blood & Lymphatic system, blood groups & disorders
• Heart & circulation system, blood vessels / veins / arteries / capillaries
• Heart diseases, Arteriosclerosis, Stroke / Keyhole surgery
 Module IV - Human Body 2 – Digestive & Urinary Systems
– Healthy heating, dieticians , nutritionists
– Digestive system, digestive problems / liver problems
– Urinary System, infections, cystitis
 Module V – Human Body 3 - Bones & Skin, Hearing & Sight
– Hearing, Sight & Speech
– Structure of eye, eye disorders, glaucoma, cataracts
– Skin & Skin diseases - acne, dermatitis, eczema, melanoma, psoriasis, shingles
– Bones & Joints - common problems – osteoporosis
Terminology

9.  Module VI – Oncology & Palliative care
– Lymph nodes and cancer (Breast cancer, Lung Cancer, Skin Cancer, Leukaemia,
Colon Cancer, Prostate Cancer)
– Acute & Palliative Care / Organ Donation
– Terminology/ Interpreting Techniques – Note taking
 Module VII – Mental Health, alternative medicine, plastic surgery
– Mental Health - Definitions and most common disorders, sectioned for treatment
– Alternative Medicine - Holistic, Homeopathy, Herbalism, Acupuncture & Ayurveda
– Plastic Surgery - Birth marks, cleft palate, mastectomy
– Dentistry - Teeth and common diseases
– Private Healthcare
New add on modules being prepared on:
Mental Health, interpreting for victims of torture and interpreting for minors
Terminology

10. Languages
The DPSI Online course is available in all languages **
**provided we have 3 students per language

11. Extra
DPSI Online offers these extra resources
► PSI Glossary ** (http://dpsionline.co.uk/resources/glossary/)
► Information on standards of practice & CPD
► Codes of Conduct available from NRPSI, CIoL and others
► Ethics & Ethical Dilemmas covered during the Webinars in May
And upon completion:
► Interpreter’s Manual (http://dpsionline.co.uk/resources/interpreters-manual/)
► Certificate of Completion
► Mentorship
**in the languages available

12. Our Beliefs
►Our Beliefs:
• The perception of good or bad service
is the measure of your success or failure.
• Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your
altitude. (Zig Ziglar)
• Quality is not an act, it’s an habit. (Aristotle)

13. …a thought
Therefore I leave you with a thought…
Bad interpreting is… a verbally transmitted disease !
Bad translations are… a textually transmitted disease!
Protect yourself !!!

14. Ready to start training ?
Would you like more information
about these courses?
visit:
www.dpsionline.co.uk
or contact:
helena@dpsionline.co.uk
Contact us