How to Avoid Medical Interpreting Mistakes with Medical Interpreter Training

How to Avoid Mistakes in Medical Interpreting

An interpreter can have a wealth of trainings and vocabulary memorization, but often it's the small things that pop up in a consultation that can throw the interpreter off his or her course for the rest of the session. Just...

Medical Interpreters vs Legal Interpreters: Which is a Better Career Path?

Medical and legal interpreters are similar in many ways.  They’re both highly sought-after professions in courts, hospitals, and service agencies, as well as in legal and administrative offices. In fact, according to UC San Diego, translation and interpretation were 2017’s top emerging...

Using a Medical Interpreting Certificate to Clear Up Miscommunications

Medical Interpreting Certificate Can Help Clear Up Miscommunications

In the US, patients with Limited English proficiency have a right to receive equal healthcare to their counterparts who are fluent in English.  This right is protected by a few sources, including an executive order from Bill Clinton about...

Constant Surprises:

Everyday Life Beyond Medical Interpreter Training

Going through a medical interpreter course can give you the skills you need to succeed, but they can’t always prepare you for the intense days you’re signing up for.  As staff at a hospital, you never know what kind of medical events you’ll be witnessing!  Especially if...