By Linda L. Ford Natividad Medical Foundation’s Indigenous Interpreting+SM Sponsors Credentialed Training Program for Interpreters of Indigenous Languages Natividad Medical Foundation’s Indigenous Interpreting+SM is thrilled to announce that 27 interpreters from three countries participated in the inaugural session of The Indigenous InterpreterTM that concluded on … [Read more...]
OCID – The Overwhelmed Conference Interpreter Disorder (a satirical article NOT to be taken seriously)
By Roberta Barroca Sometimes you just gotta let off a little steam! Whether you are a conference interpreter or a medical interpreter, a court interpreter or a community interpreter, you will enjoy this hilarious article by Roberta Barroca, a Brazilian Portuguese conference interpreter. If you suffer from OCID, I hope you aren’t too far along on the spectrum! 😂 … [Read more...]
Interpreting Certifications in the United States: A Comparison – Updated Nov. 18, 2016
Check out the updated version of the chart we posted last month, created by Helen Eby, of existing interpreter certifications. You will note that two California interpreter certifications have been added: the Administrative Hearing and Medical. These are the oldest certification exams in the nation, given between the late ‘70’s and 2008, (just before the great economic … [Read more...]
Toward a Quieter Code of Silence: Upholding the Ethical Standard of Confidentiality
By Jennifer De La Cruz Regardless of the venue in which we provide our services as interpreters, one of our most critical duties is to preserve the privacy of the information we learn about those we serve. Professional codes and standards from such organizations as the National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators[1], ATA[2], and the Judicial Council of … [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...]