3 Tips for Medical Interpreters
An interpreter should never add, omit or substitute something. Even something that looks redundant is generally meaningful and should be translated. Here are three tips for the medical interpreting profession.
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The Texas Association of Healthcare Interpreters and Translators
TAHIT stands for Texas Association of Healthcare Interpreters and Translators, a non-profit organization founded in 2004. The first official meeting was held in 2005. There are membership plans for individuals, organizations, and corporations.
Pros and Cons of Remote Medical Interpreting
Remote interpreting is a great solution for quick-response services, and it allows interpreters of minority languages to provide their services nationwide.
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.
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.
