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@article{ART002040422},
author={Naoko Ono},
title={Medical Interpreter Education in Japan: History, Current Status and Prospects},
journal={The Journal of Translation Studies},
issn={1229-795X},
year={2015},
volume={16},
number={4},
pages={147-165},
doi={10.15749/jts.2015.16.4.012}

TY - JOUR
AU - Naoko Ono
TI - Medical Interpreter Education in Japan: History, Current Status and Prospects
JO - The Journal of Translation Studies
PY - 2015
VL - 16
IS - 4
PB - The Korean Association for Translation Studies
SP - 147
EP - 165
SN - 1229-795X
AB - There is a growing need to speak English in medical settings in Japan, especially as Tokyo has been selected as the host city of the 2020 Summer Olympics. The objective of this paper is to explore the current status of medical interpreter education in Japan and to detail future directions based on the analysis. A literature review was conducted using three databases. In addition, we searched the internet for Japanese organizations that train medical interpreters, and accessed their publications. Our findings suggest that future educational system for medical interpretations may require: (1) a training system to raise awareness of medical interpreters as active participants of conversation, (2) multi-layered national education systems and corresponding training manuals, and (3) a national accredited licensing system. The working environment for medical interpreters in Japan is currently under development and further preparation is needed. The review shows that more educational programs are being developed by both the government and private sector, and the inclusion of evidence-based curricula is a key focus. These developments should ensure that three of the greatest challenges to medical interpreting in Japan will be addressed by 2020.
KW - healthcare;medical interpreting;training;curriculum;interpreter education
DO - 10.15749/jts.2015.16.4.012
ER -

Naoko Ono. (2015). Medical Interpreter Education in Japan: History, Current Status and Prospects. The Journal of Translation Studies, 16(4), 147-165.

Naoko Ono. 2015, "Medical Interpreter Education in Japan: History, Current Status and Prospects", The Journal of Translation Studies, vol.16, no.4 pp.147-165. Available from: doi:10.15749/jts.2015.16.4.012

Naoko Ono "Medical Interpreter Education in Japan: History, Current Status and Prospects" The Journal of Translation Studies 16.4 pp.147-165 (2015) : 147.

Naoko Ono. Medical Interpreter Education in Japan: History, Current Status and Prospects. 2015; 16(4), 147-165. Available from: doi:10.15749/jts.2015.16.4.012

Naoko Ono. "Medical Interpreter Education in Japan: History, Current Status and Prospects" The Journal of Translation Studies 16, no.4 (2015) : 147-165.doi: 10.15749/jts.2015.16.4.012

Naoko Ono. Medical Interpreter Education in Japan: History, Current Status and Prospects. The Journal of Translation Studies, 16(4), 147-165. doi: 10.15749/jts.2015.16.4.012

Naoko Ono. Medical Interpreter Education in Japan: History, Current Status and Prospects. The Journal of Translation Studies. 2015; 16(4) 147-165. doi: 10.15749/jts.2015.16.4.012

Naoko Ono. Medical Interpreter Education in Japan: History, Current Status and Prospects. 2015; 16(4), 147-165. Available from: doi:10.15749/jts.2015.16.4.012

Naoko Ono. "Medical Interpreter Education in Japan: History, Current Status and Prospects" The Journal of Translation Studies 16, no.4 (2015) : 147-165.doi: 10.15749/jts.2015.16.4.012