NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division presents:
Not Just a Headache: Migraine Anatomy and Terminology
Presented by Yuliya Speroff
Course Description: Despite a commonly held belief, migraines are more than just headaches; they are complex neurological disorders that can significantly impact a patient’s quality of life - and even impede their ability to see, speak or move during an attack. This specialized course is designed for medical interpreters seeking to deepen their understanding of migraine, a prevalent neurological disorder affecting millions worldwide. As a medical interpreter, their role is crucial in ensuring that patients receive accurate and empathetic care, particularly when dealing with complex conditions like migraine. This course will equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively interpret medical consultations, diagnoses, and treatment plans related to migraine. By preparing to interpret in encounters related to migraine diagnosis and management, medical interpreters will play a vital role in enhancing patient care, reducing medical errors, and contributing to better health outcomes for those suffering from this debilitating condition.
Learning Goals: After attending this class, the participants will be familiar with:
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Definition of migraine
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Common types of migraine disorder
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The specific medical terminology and phrases commonly used to describe migraine symptoms and manifestations, complications, common treatment options, anatomy and physiology of areas of the brain and the body affected by this disorder
The participants will also have an opportunity to integrate new terminology into their practice by engaging in interpreting skill development activities, such as sight translation and consecutive interpretation exercise.
The class materials were reviewed by Nicholas Karagas MD/PhD, Department of Neurology, UW Medicine.
The class was expanded to a 2-hour class with inclusion of interpreting skills development activities, such as sight translation exercises and consecutive interpretation dialogues.
Saturday, February 6th, 2027, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. PST
Check-in at 8:55 a.m. Class from 9 am - 11 am.
The day before the webshop, you will receive an email with log-on instructions and with the handouts for the class.
$39 NOTIS member, $69 non-member (Click HERE to join NOTIS)
Before you register, make sure that your online setup meets the equipment and connectivity requirements. To see requirements, click HERE.
Registration CLOSES five days prior to the event.
Confirmation will be emailed after registration. If you don’t receive a confirmation email, your registration may not have been successful.
Please ensure your device meets the Zoom system requirements before registering.
This workshop will be recorded, and the recording will be available to all registered participants one month after the workshop date.
Credit status will be updated upon approval
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Credits Requested |
Approval Status |
| Washington State DSHS |
2 general |
Approved (#799) |
| ATA |
2 |
Approved (Category A) |
| CCHI |
2 instructional hours |
Approved (CEAP ID:10665) |
| IMIA/NBCMI |
0.2 |
Approved (ID: 24-1320) |
NOTE: NOTIS issues proof of continuing education at the time it is earned. NOTIS does not guarantee the replacement of lost certificates.
Yuliya Speroff is a Russian-English CoreCHI™ and DSHS-certified healthcare interpreter. Yuliya first started interpreting over 10 years ago in her hometown of Novosibirsk, Russia and has since interpreted in a variety of settings – from a fighter jet factory to a live brain surgery, and most recently at a number of hospitals in Seattle. Yuliya also holds an MA in Business Management and is certified as both an English and a Russian language instructor with more than 10 years of teaching experience. Yuliya’s The Medical Interpreter Blog focuses on providing medical interpreters with resources and information for continuous professional development.
Certificates will be issued to attendees who arrive on time and attend the entire session. Please allow time to log in early. Late arrivals are welcome to stay but may not receive DSHS credits.
IMPORTANT: If this workshop is approved for DSHS credit, DSHS attendance requirements apply to all participants, regardless of whether you personally need the credit. Cameras must remain on unless you are experiencing technical difficulties. We are unable to make individual exceptions.
✅ Refunds are available if requested more than 5 days before the event, minus a $15 fee.
❌ No refunds for cancellations after that period or due to technical issues, missed reminders, or platform compatibility problems.
❌ Transfers of credits between workshops are not permitted.
Missed the Live Session?
This workshop will be recorded, and the recording will be available to all registered participants who missed the live session for one month after the workshop date.
If you require accommodations, please contact NOTIS 2–3 weeks in advance or as soon as possible. Questions? Email info@notisnet.org.
