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Remote Portuguese Medical Interpreter Training

Portuguese medical interpreter training is something everyone should consider if they are bilingual in Portuguese and English. According to the census bureau, there are roughly 1.5 million Portuguese-Americans who live in states like Massachusetts, California and Rhode Island. Further findings by the census bureau reveal that as of 2016, 35 million U.S citizens over 18 speak a language other than English at home and that 67% of immigrants report speaking little to no English. What these figures tell us is that Portuguese is a widely spoken language in the United States, and that a nearly half of the people who can speak it have some trouble understanding English. Limited English Proficient (LEP) adults make up a huge population of the United States and they deserve the same quality of medical care as everyone else. This idea- that everyone deserves to understand and be understood- is referred to as language accessibility in the interpreting world. Portuguese medical interpreting is a career that allows bilingual adults to bring more equality to their communities, and do so remotely if they choose. Ever since the Covid-19 pandemic hit back in March 2020, remote work became the most desirable and most sought after by younger people who understand the value. In today's day and age, remote work and remote learning are more than a priority- they are a necessity. So what are the benefits of a remote Portuguese medical interpreter training course?

Ukrainian Medical Interpreting & 3 Reasons It’s Essential In The U.S

Geo-political conflicts- whether they occur thousands of miles away or in your home country- cause multiple ripple effects around the world. When events like the Ukrainian- Russian conflict force people to flee from their homes, a demand for certain skills increases exponentially. Crises such as these require the help of bilingual individuals who can deliver care, information and assist in relocating somewhere else. Ukrainian medical interpreting in the United States is especially critical because displaced people are arriving in need of medical assistance, where an estimated 54% are Limited English Proficient (LEP)- meaning they cannot communicate well or at all with English speaking doctors. Of the 6 million internationally displaced Ukrainian civilians, the United States has promised resettlement protection to as many as 100,000 since February 2022, and resettled 15,000 so far. Joining the 1.1 million Ukrainian-Americans- accounting for 1% of the 44.9 million immigrant community- makes the U.S home to the second largest population of Ukrainian immigrants in the world, second only to Russia. Today, most Ukrainian-born U.S citizens became naturalized and gained legal permanent residence status after the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991. Nearly half of whom made homes within the major cities located in New York, Illionis, Washington and California. But why is it critical for English speaking Ukrainians to become medical interpreters vs any other kind of interpreting?

Spanish Medical Interpreting Training and Where It Is Needed

Spanish medical interpreting is one of the most popular professions, and one that is constantly in demand for qualified individuals in the United States. With approximately 11.6 million bilingual Spanish & English speakers living in the United States, studying to become a medical interpreter a rewarding career with ample opportunity. Working with Limited English Proficient (LEP) communities, Spanish-English medical interpreters allow those who speak little to no English to receive a higher standard of medical care, that they may not otherwise receive. Unfortunately, those who have been getting by without a medical translator certification have most likely been relying on bilingual relatives-often children- to interpret doctor appointments. And although being bilingual is a requirement for medical interpreting, there is so much more to the profession that you can only learn in medical interpreting classes. So what does Spanish medical interpreting training involve and where is it needed?

Diversity and Inclusion Training…What Is It, and How Can It Help You?

From diversity and inclusion training to advanced medical interpreter training we have rolled out a few new course offerings recently. Although they both provide the tools to become a successful interpreter, both of these courses are slightly different than our standard curriculum. Advanced medical interpreting is a 30 hr supplemental medical interpreting course, meaning that students must enroll in our standard medical interpreting program (or an equivalent course) as a prerequisite requirement✅. As the name implies, advanced medical interpreting is an accelerated course that prepares students to pass NBCMI (National Board of Certification for Medical interpreters) or national medical interpreting exam for an official certification. Diversity and inclusion training on the other hand, is exactly what you think it is...or is it?

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