Specialist Online Dementia Traning now Hosted on NAATI Learn
The National Ageing Research Institute and MINDSET study team have developed specialist online dementia training for interpreters to improve cognitive assessment for dementia of people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.The MINDSET training familiarises interpreters with all aspects of dementia and its impact on cognitive and linguistic ability; explains the tools used to assess and diagnose dementia; and engages interpreters with effective interpreting strategies for cognitive assessments.
Why participate?
- Online training available for FREE on NAATI Learn
- Claim 20 NAATI PD points (under category 1.3 or 2.20, but not both)
- Takes approx. 4 hours to complete
- Self-paced – can be done at a time that suits you
- Now available to all interpreters across Australia, regardless of level or language!
You will need a NAATI Learn account to access professional development courses and receive a certificate of completion. (Please note that NAATI Learn is separate from myNAATI, so your login details are not connected. If it’s your first time using NAATI Learn, you may need to register for a new account.)
Interpreter Communication Quality in Cognitive Assessments for Dementia The MINDSET Randomized Clinical Trial
A new research paper, Interpreter Communication Quality in Cognitive Assessments for Dementia: The MINDSET Randomized Clinical Trial, has been published in JAMA Network Open. The study confirms that interpreters who completed the MINDSET training demonstrated improved communication during cognitive assessments.
NAATI was a proud partner in the research, and the MINDSET training is now available for free on NAATI Learn. While the training has been promoted previously, it’s now backed by strong evidence confirming its impact—a major step forward in demonstrating the value of professional development for interpreters.
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