Fluency gets you into medical interpreting. Terminology keeps you there. In a single shift, a new interpreter might move from a cardiology consult to a discharge briefing to an emergency triage, and every one of them comes with its own vocabulary, abbreviations and shorthand.
The good news is that medical...
The medical interpreter code of ethics comes down to a few core commitments: interpret everything accurately, keep information confidential, stay impartial, and respect your role. Those rules sound simple until a patient leans over and whispers, "Please don't tell the doctor."
Ethical dilemmas are part of every medical interpreter's working...
To become a public service interpreter, you need fluency in English and at least one other language, training in interpreter ethics and the terminology of schools, social services, and government agencies, and practice interpreting in realistic scenarios. Most people can complete focused training in a matter of weeks.
Every day,...
An asylum case often comes down to one person's testimony. The officer or judge deciding the case may not understand the applicant's language, so every date, name, and detail passes through the interpreter. Effective interpreter training improves outcomes for asylum seekers, and the difference between a trained professional and a casual bilingual speaker...