In the Mind of a Medical Interpreter
Interpreters do not just repeat words, but they facilitate communication.
Medical Interpreting and Translating Institute
MiTio provides training for professional Medical Interpreters to access the CCHI and NBCMI certification exams.
A Close Look at Medical Interpreters’ Job – Part 1
The interpreter’s job is focused on cultural differences, thus the need for the medical interpreter to mediate between cultures. As we are working in a Western medicine environment, we should be aware of the assumptions of Western medicine.
A Close Look at Medical Interpreters’ Job – Part 2
Medical interpreters have to deal with complex situations and complex activities. This includes the ability to feel empathy for the people involved in the conversation, while at the same time keeping professional distance and not escalating conflicts.
CHIA – California Healthcare Interpreting Association
CHIA stands for California Healthcare Interpreting Association, an association aiming at increasing the quality level of medical interpreting services in California.
Standing out from the crowd as a Medical Interpreter
We can give two examples of medical interpreting settings, the first one with an untrained family member working as an interpreter, and the second one with a professional medical interpreter.
Interpreting Speeches in the field of Politics and Economics
An interpreter must stay up to date with international news, especially in the field of politics. In fact, all speeches in international conferences convey a political message.
NBCMI and CCHI certifications for Medical Interpreters
The National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters is an organization whose mission is to elevate the standards of the medical interpreting profession. It offers credentials for medical interpreters that are valid nationwide in the United States.
ATA – The American Translators Association
ATA stands for the American Translators Association, which actually includes both translators and interpreters. Indeed, there is a search box in the top right corner of the website, where clients can easily find an interpreter or translator by searching for the language combination needed.
The International Medical Interpreters Association
IMIA stands for the International Medical Interpreters Association, based in the United States. The purpose of the association, which was founded in 1986, and has now over two thousand members, is to provide advances to the medical interpreting profession.
