Northwest AHEC
Course Number: 64438
Level 1: Foundations of Professional Interpretation for Health and Human Services
Jun 3, 2021 - 03:00 PM EDT to 05:00 PM EDT
Northwest AHEC Online and Blended Learning
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Michelle Adams
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Event Description:
Course includes pre-coursework plus live webinar participation (3 - 5 PM). Participants are required to complete pre-coursework for each level prior to the live webinar. Registration will close at 12 PM EST on May 27 to allow for participants to have adequate time to complete the pre-course work.
Participants will connect live via web video with a strong broadband connection through your PC, laptop, iOS device (iPad/iPhone) or Android device. Device must have camera/audio/video capabilities. Once registered, information to access pre-coursework will be emailed. Connection details will be provided before each live event.
The purpose of this program is to improve the skills of individuals who provide or wish to provide interpreter services in any language in health or human services settings. Participants will learn the primary roles, ethics and techniques of professional interpreting, with an emphasis on medical interpretation. The importance of cultural competence and confidentiality issues are stressed throughout the training.
Objectives
Discuss the nine Principles and 32 Standards (National Code of Ethics for Interpreters) for professional interpretation established by the National Council for Interpreters in Health Care (NCIHC).
Develop competencies and practice skills required for professional interpretation.
Identify professional interpreter resources to use for continued professional development.
Identify culturally competent interpreter practices.
Available Credits
Audience
Bilingual individuals who currently provide interpreter services or intend to provide interpreter services, in any language, in any health or human services settings. Interpreter supervisors or anyone who writes or implements Title VI compliance policies.
Speakers
Daniel Holcombe, BA, MA, PhD