Course Code: REL-ACU-0-CPLEP
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Recall the importance of medical interpretation services for patients with LEP.
Identify regulatory, accreditation, and evidence-based standards related to patients with LEP and linguistic services.
Choose strategies for effectively communicating with patients with LEP, including best practices when using an interpreter.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Course Content
Introduction
Importance of Interpretation for Patients with LEP
Reasons an LEP Patient May Experience Adverse Events
Language and Culture
Standards of Care for Patients with LEP
High-Risk Situations
Identifying Patients with LEP
Encourage Patients with LEP to Use a Medical Interpreter
Working with an Interpreter
Section 3: Clinical Vignette
Pain of Unknown Origin
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Andrea Powell, RN, BSN
Andrea Powell, RN, BSN is a SME writer for Relias with a focus on acute care. She has over 11 years of clinical nursing experience, spanning across multiple nursing specialties. Her primary focus has been in critical care, with an affinity to surgical nursing. She also has experience in intraoperative nursing and post-anesthesia care. Andrea has served as a clinical team leader, preceptor and charge nurse to colleagues throughout her nursing career. She has a passion for the education of healthcare professionals and an aspiration for excellence in the healthcare delivery system.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Diagnostic Technologists and Technicians; Laboratory Personnel; Medical Assistants; Nursing Personnel; Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.