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Intensive Programs (40-70 hours) Debi Saldaña, MA. First National Symposium for Medical Interpreter Trainers June 12, 2010 Rutgers University. Primary Characteristics. Ground participants in Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice ( IMIA, NCIHC, CHIA ) Cover basic interpreting skills
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Intensive Programs (40-70 hours)Debi Saldaña, MA First National Symposium for Medical Interpreter TrainersJune 12, 2010 Rutgers University
Primary Characteristics • Ground participants in Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice (IMIA, NCIHC, CHIA) • Cover basic interpreting skills • Cover roles of the medical interpreter 2010 First National Symposium for Medical Interpreter Trainers
Primary Characteristics • PRACTICE basic interpreting skills and roles of the interpreter • Subject matter knowledge • Professional Development 2010 First National Symposium for Medical Interpreter Trainers
Additional Strengths • Prepared to Start • Multicultural Classroom • Have tools to keep learning 2010 First National Symposium for Medical Interpreter Trainers
Opportunities • Not prepared for specialized areas • Keeping the info up to date • Role of the trainer 2010 First National Symposium for Medical Interpreter Trainers
Opportunities • Pre-screening of language proficiency • Exit oral assessment • Professional Development Plan 2010 First National Symposium for Medical Interpreter Trainers
Opportunities • Language coaches • Practicums • Drills • Working with new versus experience interpreters • Advanced Program to build on basics • Language specific 2010 First National Symposium for Medical Interpreter Trainers