By Carol Velandia Approximately 25 million people in the United States are defined as being Limited English Proficient or LEP. A LEP person cannot speak, read, write, or understand the English language at a level that permits them to interact effectively with English speakers. In the hospital setting, good communication is crucial; it is actually a matter of life … [Read more...]
Interpreting in Progress
By Gerardo Lázaro Interpreting is a necessity that has played a role in human communication ever since the existence of diverse languages. Today, with more than 7,100[1] living languages around the world, and as a result of our technological capabilities, communication may be at its peak. And yet, a lack of understanding between speakers of diverse languages has … [Read more...]
Accumulate continuing education credits!
Last updated: November 4, 2015 Whether you are a legal interpreter or a medical interpreter, ATA sessions count for your certification. Each organization or court has different requirements, so please contact your organization to know what is needed in each case. IMIA (International Medical Interpreters Association) approved the following sessions: Click to open the … [Read more...]
National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI) |Tina Peña, Chair 2012-2014 | June 12, 2012
The National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters enters a new phase in its evolution, with three main goals: 1) to raise awareness of the need for certified medical interpreters in hospitals and medical facilities as a patient safety issue; 2) expand access by offering more languages and testing sites; and 3) to greatly increase the number of certified medical … [Read more...]
Interpreters in ER may limit medical errors: study | American Medical Network | April 17, 2012
Having professional translators in emergency rooms for non-English-speaking patients may help limit potential miscommunications, according to a U.S. study. The study, conducted at two pediatric ERs and published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine, found that mistakes which could have “clinical consequences,” like giving the wrong medication dose, were about twice as likely … [Read more...]