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Beyond the Scan: Interpreting the Brain’s Story in Mental Health Imaging

Presented By: Jaime A.B. Wilson, Ph.D., ABN, ABPP, MSCP and Elizabeth Ayers, MS RDMS RVT

Course Duration: 2 hours

Subscription: 6 Months

CEU Credits: .2 PS

Beyond the Scan: Interpreting the Brain’s Story in Mental Health Imaging

Price range: $37.49 through $49.99

Course Description & Objectives

This 2-hour workshop provides interpreters with a practical, narrative-based framework for understanding neuroimaging in mental health contexts. We will contextualize common imaging modalities (MRI, CT, PET) and the language clinicians and technicians use, then translate that context into interpretation strategies that preserve clinical intent, patient dignity, and ethical boundaries. Through brief case vignettes and interactive exercises, participants will learn to recognize when imaging findings matter to clinical decisions, how to render technical terminology accurately and accessibly, and how to manage communication challenges that arise during imaging appointments related to psychiatric care.

Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to:

Identify and differentiate three common neuroimaging modalities used in mental health (MRI, CT, PET) and state one clinical purpose for each by the end of the session.
Accurately define and translate five commonly used neuroimaging terms (for example: lesion, atrophy, edema, contrast enhancement, hypometabolism) into plain language suitable for patients within a simulated vignette.
Recognize two ethical or cultural considerations that can influence imaging-related communication and describe one appropriate interpreter response for each.

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Meet Your Instructors

Jaime A.B. Wilson, Ph.D., ABN, ABPP, MSCP

Dr. Jaime Wilson is a Deaf prescribing medical psychologist and board certified neuropsychologist practicing across Washington State and beyond. With hospital privileges and collaborations with physicians, forensic experts, and allied professionals, he provides extensive neuropsychological insights for global care. He’s a recognized leader in inclusive practice, having served as Past President of the Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Loss (AMPHL). He currently contributes to the Diversity Council of the Society of Prescribing Psychology and chairs the Diversity Committee at the American Board of Professional Neuropsychology. Dr. Wilson is the author of two heartfelt, empowering books: 1) Preserving the Etchings of the Mind offers an easy-to-read, hopeful guide to protecting the aging brain and safeguarding memory, especially in the context of hearing loss. With over 50 five-star reviews, it’s become a trusted resource for families and clinicians alike: https://amzn.to/3LHl8su. 2) His newly released Bridge of Time: Caregivers & Care Receivers with Hearing Loss in Alzheimer’s & Dementia is a tender roadmap for navigating memory loss and hearing loss with compassion—available now: https://amzn.to/414duQO. Born with a profound hearing loss, Dr. Wilson grew up using bilateral hearing aids and primarily communicated using spoken language, although he is also fluent in American Sign Language. He resides in Olympia, WA, with his equally Deaf wife (an RN), their three children, and their spirited King Charles Spaniel, Pepper Jack. Discover more about his work, connect online, or explore his books at www.WilsonClinical.com or via your favorite social media channels: https://linktr.ee/dr_wilson.

Elizabeth Ayers, MS RDMS RVT

A Deaf-born Seattle native, Liz is a sonographer and clinical instructor with more than 25 years of field experience and an advocate of ASL signs that appropriately reflect STEM concepts. Liz’s other hats include university instructor at NTID, Director of Healthcare Mentoring with Deaf Hub, PhD scholar, and more!