Continuing Education for Interpreters Description The medical and legal systems are specialized cultures with their technical language, procedures, and sometimes mystifying ways of making decisions. Both the courts and the hospitals can be, at times, unfamiliar, irritating, and confusing even to the average person growing up in this culture. The unique demands these settings make […]
Objectives This 3-hour workshop focuses on note taking theory and practice for medical interpreters. We will start with the basics and move beyond to help interpreters begin to develop their own system that fits their context and needs. Participants will become familiar with the principles of notetaking and learn about helpful symbols for the healthcare […]
While everyone is preparing and talking about the advent of Artificial Intelligence and its impact on the interpreting industry, interpreters cannot but worry and fear for their livelihood. In addition, the work of an interpreter requires accuracy, tenacity, and emotional strength. Like with anyone working in medical, community and court settings, interpreters will face work-related […]
Supervised Consumption Sites: Facts and Feelings
This training provides interpreters with essential knowledge of services, norms, and vocabulary across various healthcare settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, and long-term care facilities. Participants will learn to interpret effectively in these environments and gain key insights into care transition planning, helping facilitate clear communication during the transfer of care between settings. By the end […]
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