Introduction to Healthcare for Spanish-speaking Interpreters and Translators A Book Review by Cynthia E. Roat, MPH Authors: Crezee, Ineke H.M., Holly Mikkelson and Laura Monzon-Storey Publisher: John Benjamins, 2015 Number of pages: 388 pages ISBN: 978 90 272 1222 1 (paperback) Available for purchase from John Benjamins Publishing at … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2016
ATA57: Closing Keynote Speaker
Great news! Professor Wilhelm "Bill" Weber from Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey will be ATA57's closing keynote speaker! Mr. Weber's profile is available on the MIIS website: https://www.miis.edu/academics/faculty/wweber His (very impressive) experience includes a Master’s in conference interpreting from the University of Geneva. Active … [Read more...]
Practical tips for new medical interpreters
by Rita N. Weil Dress appropriately as a professional. Wear comfortable shoes, no sneakers Always have water with you. Some assignments can be unexpectedly long. Bring a snack with you such as nuts, string cheese, and fruit. Plan to arrive 10 minutes early. Leave lots of travel time especially during rush hour, and when you are going to a site for the first … [Read more...]
RFP: Test Proctors for the Dept of Social and Health Services (DSHS) – Washington Electronic Business Solutions (WEBS)
The Language Testing and Certification (LTC) of the Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS) is soliciting proposals from qualified individuals to proctor interpreter and translator written and oral tests, safeguarding the quality of services to its limited English Proficient clients. The Request For Proposals (RFP) is now posted on the … [Read more...]