Jason Knapp

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…

 

Deadline is May 31st and Winners will be announced in 6 to 8 weeks! Spread the word!

From The Medical Interpreter Newsletter (MAY)
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Jason Knapp

10 Online Continuing Education Providers

Whether you are a certified interpreter or translator, a qualified language service professional or an aspiring newcomer, education is a vital part of your professional development. Below is a list of educational institutions, professional associations and other agencies that offer online continuing education opportunities. This list is by no means authoritative nor exhaustive nor is it in any particular order.

  1. International Medical Interpreters Association (IMIA)
  2. Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI)
  3. Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
  4. American Translators Association (ATA)
  5. University of Arizona National Center for Interpretation (NCI)
  6. Southern California School for Interpreting
  7. Interpreter Education Online
  8. National Institue for Coordinated Healthcare (NICHC)
  9. InterpretAmerica
  10. Martti

Are you a professional interpreter or translator? Where do you go for education and professional development? We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a line here.