HIV/AIDS Resources for Interpreters
Use these resources to share information in multiple languages related to HIV/AIDS.
LGBTQIA Resources for Interpreters
It’s helpful to understand the needs of the LGBTQIA populations you may be serving as an interpreter or health care provider. Check out these resources to learn about the needs of LGBTQIA patients and what inclusive practices look like.
Mental Health Resources for Interpreters
The following publications, handbooks, guidelines, and resources will help interpreters and health care professionals approach mental health appointments with more understanding. Some of these resources are available in multiple languages.
Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf-Blind Resources
Registry for Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID) | Recommended Resources: National Association of the Deaf (NAD) | Recommended Resource: NAD: Position Statement on Mental Health Interpreting Services with People Who Are Deaf Center for the Assessment …
Skill Development Resources for Interpreters
NCIHC: Sight Translation and Written Translation Guidelines for Healthcare Interpreters Erin Lyons: The ABCs of Medical Translation: Strategies to Identify, Translate, and Manage Acronyms and Abbreviations Interpretrain | Sample Resource: Note-Taking Training Manual (Sample Page Here) Massachusetts …
Laws, Regulations and Standards Related to Medical Interpreting
It’s important to have an understanding of the following laws and regulations, as they may affect both interpreters and the patients they serve.
Your Cause is My Cause
During a recent Zoom call with folks who had just completed CCHCP’s Equity and Inclusion Training of Trainers (ToT) course, the conversation came around to maintaining alliances when there seems to be an unending number …
Language Proficiency Assessment Resources
It’s vital that interpreters are proficient in both English and their target language. The below resources provide standards for the types of documents that an interpreter can use to prove their proficiency in a language.
National and State Medical Interpreter Certification Entities
Becoming nationally certified opens opportunities for employment. Interpreters who hold a national certification have the credentials and skills to provide high quality interpreting services in health care.
National Medical Interpreter Associations
Joining a national medical interpreter association can help you gain access to more resources, networking, and continuing education opportunities.