A screen recording showing a man, identified as Nigel Howard, in a black t-shirt pointing down toward his chest while speaking. To his left is a slide with the title "Immune System." The slide features a labeled diagram of the human lymphatic system, showing the lymphatic vessels and key organs like the adenoids, tonsils, thymus, spleen, appendix, Peyer's patches (in the small intestine), lymph nodes, and bone marrow. The left side of the slide has a solid light blue background with the words "IMMUNE SYSTEM" centered vertically.

Linguistics and Considerations: Immune System

Presented By: Nigel Howard

Course Duration: 2 hours

Subscription: 6 Months

CEU Credits: 0.2 PS

Linguistics and Considerations: Immune System

Price range: $37.49 through $49.99

Course Description & Objectives

This interactive session is designed to expand participants’ understanding of the structure and function of the immune system and to provide model language that participants can use when interpreting in healthcare settings. Ultimately, the goal is for participants to render more accurate and comprehensive interpretation of the human immune system, corresponding conditions, and medical interventions.

Participants will be able to:

List a minimum of three ways 3-D space can be utilized when rendering interpretations about the immune system, corresponding conditions and medical interventions; and
Demonstrate a minimum of five signs that can be used to represent the immune system, corresponding conditions and medical interventions.

SKU: Category:Sign Language Interpreters Tags:2025 Deaf in Healthcare Summit for Interpreters, Healthcare Interpreting, Linguistics

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Nigel Howard

Nigel Howard is an adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria. He used to work at Douglas College – the Program of Sign Language Interpretation (INTR), and Child, Family and Community Studies (CFCS) for 25 years. Nigel has interpreted for nearly 30 years in various settings, including medical and mental health settings. He is an Accredited International Sign Interpreter by the World Federation of the Deaf and World Association of Sign Language Interpreters. He is part of the United Nations team of International Sign interpreters and interprets frequently on media.