This is a series about three books (that have nothing to do with interpreting) that made me a better medical interpreter. You might like them, too!
3 Books that Made Me a Better Interpreter and Why (Part 1)
This is a series about three books (that have nothing to do with interpreting) that made me a better medical interpreter. You might like them, too!
Medical Interpreter Dress Code: Bottoms
We’ve covered a number of topics with our series on dress codes for medical interpreters. Today we’ll continue the discussion by focusing on bottoms.
4 Reasons Family Members Don't Want an Interpreter
It is an awkward situation when you arrive to an appointment and are told by the patient or family member you're not wanted. Understanding the family member’s reasons for rejecting you can help you to get over the hurt and proceed professionally. Here are 4 reasons why family members (sometimes) want to give the interpreter the boot. . .
3 Ways to Ruin Your Online Learning Experience (and Their Alternatives)
These are a few ways students steer their online learning experience off course, and – more importantly – ways to avoid doing so.
Why Connecting Cultures' Online Learning Works for Medical Interpreter Continuing Education
In this post highlights why Connecting Cultures' online learning works for medical interpreter continuing education.
Dear Medical Team: Your Words Are Gold
Members of the medical team have important things to say. Here are a few things they can do so interpreters can convey their messages with precision.
How to Create Collaborative Healthcare Interpreter Teams
Here are four things managers can do to foster collaboration among their team of healthcare interpreters.
The Medical Interpreter Superhero
Medical interpreters must be able to do more than enable communication (aka, interpret). The interpreter must also be a Team Player, Customer Service Representative, and more. . .
How do I become an interpreter?
Want to become a medical interpreter? Here is some advice on how to get started on your professional journey.
Collaboration: A Win-Win for Medical Interpreters and their Managers
Collaboration is the first of six steps to creating a great place for medical interpreters to work. (It is also a benefit for their managers!)
Attention: Interpreter Managers
This is the first post in a series that focuses on six steps to creating a great place for medical interpreters to work.
Medical Interpreter Dress Code: Tops
This post in our Dress Code series focuses on selecting the right top so that you are seen as a professional medical interpreter at first-glance.