Registry for Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID) | Recommended Resources: RID’s Standard Practice Papers RID: Approved Workshops National Association of the Deaf (NAD) | Recommended Resource: NAD: Position Statement on Mental Health Interpreting Services with People …
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 …
It’s important to have an understanding of the following laws and regulations, as they may affect both interpreters and the patients they serve.
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.
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.
Joining a national medical interpreter association can help you gain access to more resources, networking, and continuing education opportunities.
