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Intensive Programs (40-70 hours) Debi Saldaña, MA First National Symposium for Medical Interpreter Trainers June 12, 2010 Rutgers University
Intensive Programs (40-70 hours)
Debi Saldaña, MA
First National Symposium for Medical Interpreter Trainers
June 12, 2010 Rutgers University
2010 First National Symposium for Medical Interpreter Trainers
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Primary Characteristics
Ground participants in Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice (IMIA, NCIHC, CHIA)
Cover basic interpreting skills Cover roles of the medical
interpreter
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Primary Characteristics
PRACTICE basic interpreting skills and roles of the interpreter
Subject matter knowledge
Professional Development
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Additional Strengths
Prepared to Start Multicultural
Classroom Have tools to
keep learning
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Opportunities
Not prepared for specialized areas
Keeping the info up to date
Role of the trainer
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Opportunities
Pre-screening of language proficiency
Exit oral assessment
Professional Development Plan
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Opportunities
Language coaches Practicums Drills Working with new
versus experience interpreters
Advanced Program to build on basics
Language specific
