New data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicate continued wage growth for Translators and Interpreters based in the United States.
— Read on slator.com/demand-drivers/median-annual-pay-for-us-translators-and-interpreters-climbs-to-nearly-usd-50000-in-2018/
The Medical Interpreter Newsletter (MAY)
Scholarships for National Certification
Congratulations to those who are certified medical/healthcare interpreters. Our role of language professionals is very rewarding, and it is time for us to exponentially increase the advocacy for our field. If you are not certified or know someone who needs their certification, share this message now since there are only 10 days left to apply for one of the 5 scholarships offered by CCHI and NBCMI. Details below, and Audio interviews will be posted later this week…
- CCHI – CoreCHI Scholarship Application in MS Word format. Please fill it out completely, and email the application to scholarship@cchicertification.org
- NBCMI – https://www.certifiedmedicalinterpreters.org/nbcmi-scholarship
Deadline is May 31st and Winners will be announced in 6 to 8 weeks! Spread the word!
From The Medical Interpreter Newsletter (MAY)
— Read on www.dversidad.com/so/e1MgYktmG
‘Interpreter on Wheels’ program expanding | Union Daily Times
SPARTANBURG — A Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System staff member selects from a list of nearly 200 languages displayed on an iPad screen. A code is entered.
— Read on www.uniondailytimes.com/features/health/20889/interpreter-on-wheels-program-expanding
Language Access 50-State Survey
The National Health Law Program has completed a new research article. They’ve complied each state’s law requirements addressing language needs in health care.
For Kentucky residents, skip to page 152 (about half way through the doc).
There is a key to understanding the codes on page 14.