Center for Health Impact

Medical Interpreter Training - Fall 2022
2022-10-27 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Class 4: Communication Skills and The Triadic Encounter

Medical Interpreter Training - Fall 2022
2022-10-25 18:00 - 21:00
Class 3: Code of Ethics, HIPAA, and Universal Precautions

Medical Interpreter Training - Fall 2022
2022-10-20 18:00 - 21:00
Class 2: Standards of Practice and Interpreter Roles

Medical Interpreter Training - Fall 2022
2022-10-18 18:00 - 21:00
Class 1: Course Overview and Introduction to the Field

Medical Interpreter Training - Spring 2022
2022-06-30 18:00 - 21:00
GRADUATION

Notable Notes
2022-06-29 18:00 - 21:10
Description
In this 3-hour workshop, through discussion, lecture, and hands-on exercises, students of medical interpreting will learn to approach their note-taking techniques in a methodical way. They will analyze output, compare their notes to the original utterance, and come away from the class better equipped to interpret in the consecutive mode in a medical setting.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this session, participants will:

Review how to use consecutive notes in a medical setting.
Practice creating notes that reflect analysis.
Demonstrate paying attention to key words, structure, and making ideas pop off the page.

Education Level: Intermediate to Advanced

About the Trainer
Athena Matilsky holds a BA in Spanish interpreting and translation from Rutgers University and a Master’s in Conference Interpreting from Glendon College. She is a Federally Certified Court Interpreter (Spn<>Eng), a Certified Healthcare Interpreter (Spn<>Eng) and an Approved Court Interpreter (Frn<>Eng). She was editor-in-chief of Proteus in 2015 and she served as a staff interpreter for the NJ judiciary from 2013-2016. Currently, she works as a freelance interpreter/translator and trains candidates for the state and federal interpreting exams. She owns her own company, Athena Sky Interpreting, where she coaches students on interpreting technique.
Website: https://athenaskyinterpreting.com/
Credits/Contact Hours
Application for continuing education credits at CCHI has been submitted
Application for continuing education credits at IMIA has been submitted
Workshop Fees
Workshop Only: $35.00
CEU Fee: $45.00 ($41.69 fee + $3.31 service fee)
Workshop + CE Credits: $ 80.00
Successful Completion Requirements
Participants are expected to check in and out, attend the entire program, have their camera on and complete an evaluation. Certificates will be distributed to participants by mail within 6 to 8 weeks following the program. A monitor will be moderating this online offering.
Registration
Ticket sales starts on 06/02/2022.

Refunds
CHI does not provide refunds after 10 full calendar days prior to the date of the program.
Special Requests/ Questions/ Concerns
If you are hearing impaired or are a person who is differently abled who requires accommodations, please contact Flavia Perry or Laisson DeSouza at languagelink@centerforhealthimpact.org or at 508-556-1333 or 774-578-7037 at least 15 days before the training.

Medical Interpreter Training - Spring 2022
2022-06-14 18:00 - 21:00
POST TEST – WRITTEN TEST

Medical Interpreter Training - Spring 2022
2022-06-09 18:00 - 21:00
PRACTICUM – ROLE PLAYS/ORAL – FINAL TEST – SESSION 2

Telehealth for Community Health Workers: Session 3
2022-06-08 09:00 - 15:30
Day 2: Unique Barriers in Telehealth & Boundaries, Documentation, and Ethics

Medical Interpreter Training - Spring 2022
2022-06-07 18:00 - 21:00
PRACTICUM – ROLE PLAYS/ORAL – FINAL TEST – SESSION 1

Medical Interpreter Training - Spring 2022
2022-06-02 18:00 - 21:00
Class 18: Language Coaching: 17 and 18

Telehealth for Community Health Workers: Session 3
2022-06-01 09:00 - 15:30
Day 1: The CHW Core Competencies in Telehealth & Effective Communication

Medical Interpreter Training - Spring 2022
2022-05-31 18:00 - 21:00
Class 17: Urinary System, Mental Health and Pediatrics

Medical Interpreter Training - Spring 2022
2022-05-26 18:00 - 21:00
Class 16: Language Coaching: 15 and 16

Medical Interpreter Training - Winter 2022
2022-05-25 18:00 - 21:00

Medical Interpreter Training - Spring 2022
2022-05-24 18:00 - 21:00
Class 15: Endocrine System, Oncology and Pharmacology

Medical Interpreter Training - Spring 2022
2022-05-19 18:00 - 21:00
Class 14: Language Coaching: 13 and 14

Telehealth for Community Health Workers: Session 2
2022-05-18 09:00 - 15:30

Medical Interpreter Training - Spring 2022
2022-05-17 18:00 - 21:00
Class 13: Musculoskeletal System, Eyes, Ear, Nose, Throat (EENT) and Dermatology

Medical Interpreter Training - Spring 2022
2022-05-12 18:00 - 21:00
Class 12: Language Coaching: 11 and 12

Telehealth for Community Health Workers: Session 2
2022-05-11 09:00 - 15:30

Medical Interpreter Training - Spring 2022
2022-05-10 18:00 - 21:00
Class 11: Respiratory System and Circulatory System

Medical Interpreter Training - Spring 2022
2022-05-05 18:00 - 21:00
Class 10: Language Coaching: 9 and 10

Medical Interpreter Training - Winter 2022
2022-05-04 18:00 - 21:00

Medical Interpreter Training - Spring 2022
2022-05-03 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-04-28 18:00 - 21:00
Class 8: Language Coaching: 7 and 8

Medical Interpreter Training - Winter 2022
2022-04-27 18:00 - 21:00

Medical Interpreter Training - Spring 2022
2022-04-26 18:00 - 21:00
Class 7: Digestive System and Reproductive Systems

Medical Interpreter Training - Winter 2022
2022-04-25 18:00 - 21:00

Special Education Meetings: The Roles of Interpreters in Individualized Education Programs: Part 1
2022-04-23 09:00 - 12:15
Education Level: Intermediate to Advanced
This is a 3-hour workshop focuses on a review of the most relevant information technical terms, vocabulary, and team due process in the special education field, adapted specially for interpreters that provide services during Initial team meetings, eligibility determination, annual reviews, reconvenes, and mandatory re-evaluations.
Learning Objectives
Medical interpreters participating in this training program will be able to:

Identify the different types of special education meetings, including the content reviewed, the evaluation processes and types of evaluations.
Identify the basic principles, key terms, and technical vocabulary used in special education.
Identify the most effective interpreting modality (i.e., consecutive vs. simultaneous interpretation) and protocols for a given special education encounter.
Recognize the sequence steps in the eligibility determination process for disability categories and disability determination for special education services.
Describe how an IEP is developed and evaluated.
Define placement.

About the Trainer
Dr. Cheryl Ortiz holds a Doctor of Philosophy. Currently, she is an Evaluation Team Chairperson for the Worcester Public Schools. Dr. Ortiz represents the school district in Initial, annual and reevaluation team meetings, determines eligibility for Special Education Services, and maintains compliance standards for state and federal regulations regarding Special Education. Prior to her current role, Dr. Ortiz served as a Bilingual Special Education Teacher, an ELL Literacy Enrichment Academy Coordinator, and as a Bilingual Learning Disabilities Specialist. In these capacities, her role was to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs for learning disabled students.
Successful Completion Requirements
Participants are expected to sign-in and out, attend the entire program, and complete an evaluation. Certificates will be distributed to participants by mail within 6 to 8 weeks following the program.
Fees & Terms

Workshop Only: $35.00
Workshop + CE Credits: $80.00
Payable by phone at 774-578-7037 or 508-556-1333 prior to event

Accreditation/Approval Information: Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCH) Approved – This program is accredited by CEAP for 3 CE hours, CEAP accreditation #9754. Application for continuing education credits at IMIA has been submitted.
Refunds: CHI does not provide refunds after 10 full calendar days prior to the date of the program.
Special Requests/Questions/Concerns: If you have any questions, please contact Flavia Perry or Laisson DeSouza: languagelink@centerforhealthimpact.org or at 774-578-7037 or 508-556-1333.
Registration is now closed.
A Zoom Link will be provided via e-mail to participants registered and paid for the event.
