Medical interpreters must actively participate in building up and strengthening the community of medical interpreter profession.
Interpreting for Hospital Chaplains
Medical interpreters should be proficient in the terminology and protocols of hospital chaplains.
Language Access Services: Who’s Responsible for Success?
When it comes to providing excellent language access services, no one is off the hook.
5 Things I Experienced from the 2014 ATA Conference Without Attending It
The American Translators Association held its 55th Annual Conference November 5-8, 2014. The backchannel had many valuable insights.
Medical Interpreters: Your Competence Is Always in Question
Medical interpreters should proactively convey their competence to inspire confidence in their professional abilities.
3 Ways to Enhance Your Medical Interpreter Training Experience
Aspiring medical interpreters can get a head start on learning beyond the essentials covered in their initial interpreter training program.
Medical Interpreters: Understanding Law Enforcement Role In Mental Health Crises
The medical interpreter should understand the role and training of the officer who is present during a mental health crisis intervention.
Medical Interpreters Help Officers by Not Interpreting for Them
For the good of law enforcement officers, the medical interpreter should not interpret for officers at a medical encounter.
The Blood and Guts of Interpreting
Interpreters are exposed to the same stress that healthcare providers endure. Yet this issue has only recently been addressed in interpreter training.
The ABCs of Interpreting in Pediatrics
Interpreting in pediatrics is unique to other settings in that interpreters, like pediatricians, are dealing with young patients and their caregivers.
Language & Microaggression of Victims and Perpetrators: The Medical Interpreter's Experience
Being aware of microaggressions is one of those little big things we can do as professionals to ensure better understanding to those we serve - patients, providers, and colleagues.
Interpreters: Speak Like You’ve Never Spoken Before
It doesn’t (necessarily) matter what the interpreter's natural speaking style is, but be aware of it and then adjust to what is needed in the moment.
When Interpreting, It's the Tone That Counts!
Interpreters need to use the appropriate tone of voice to carry the meaning through the words.
The Medical Interpreter Wake
Building relationships is essential to being an effective interpreter.
3 Ways for Medical Interpreter Managers to Create a Good Work Environment
These are three things medical interpreter managers can do to create a good work environment for their team: