NITA Presents: Training for Health Care Interpreters (40 hours)

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November 9-13 2009

Multilingual Training For Healthcare Interpreters

Connecting Worlds: Training for Health Care Interpreters in Nevada

A Forty-Hour Professional Development Course

Where: St. Maryâ€™s Regional Hospital (Auditorium A)
Reno, Nevada 89501

When: Monday, November 9 â€” Friday, November 13 2009, 8 amâ€”5 pm

Who: Trained or untrained interpreters in any language; anyone with an interest in medical interpreting; Bilingual Health Care Staff

Why: Improve your Medical Language Proficiency, and become familiar with medical interpreting, ethics, and protocols.

Hotel: We have an unbeatable off-peak group rate two blocks from the hospital: $35.00 plus 13.5% tax p.p.n.
For information / reservations: +1 (800) 648-5010 or visit: http://www.circuscircusreno.com Ask for the special NITA rate!

What is included in this Course:

Pre-Test: Language Proficiency Test in Second Language by a third party included in package price*
Certificate of Language Proficiency*
Certificate of Completion
Course materials and workbooks for self-study
Great Networking Opportunities
Beverages and snacks.

*Exceptions can be made for certain pre-qualified attendees, with a resulting $90 reduction in training cost, and no proficiency certificate.

Topics Covered:

Consecutive Interpretation
Sight Translation
Specialized Terminology, such as Anatomy and Physiology
Medical Terminology
Common Medical Problems
Code of Ethics
Procedure
Protocol
Multicultural Awareness
Intensive Interpreter Skill-Development and Technique Building.

Sponsored by NITA, the Nevada Interpreters and Translators Association.

Taught by:

Tracy Young, RN, BSN, MA. Medical Interpreter and Medical Interpreter Trainer.

Note that the Class is an Intensive Training and will include homework.

Cancellation policy: Refunds are issued only if notice of cancellation is received by November 1, 2009. A cancellation fee of $20 is charged for all cancellations.

Registration Deadline: October 1, 2009