Jason Knapp

CMIT is coming to LEXINGTON in February 2019!

WHAT IS CMIT?

The Core Medical Interpreter Training Program™ (CMIT) is a flexible 64-hour training program that surpasses the recommended national training standards and requirements for national certification for Medical/Healthcare Interpreters. CMIT has been fully developed by and for interpreters. With more than 35 years of collective experience in the field of interpreting and interpreting training, the CMIT authors put emphasis in the development of the basic interpreting skills and learning of specialized medical terminology.

BY WHEN MUST I COMMIT?

Applications must be received by January 8, 2019. If you need more time please contact us.

WHEN and WHERE ARE THE CLASSES?

Sat 2/2/19 9-5 BCTC LEESTOWN BUILDING M112B

Sun 2/3 9-5 BCTC NEWTOWN CAMPUS ROOM 105

Sat 2/9/18 9-5 BCTC LEESTOWN BUILDING C136

Sat 2/16/18 9-5 BCTC LEESTOWN BUILDING Room 112AB

[There will be a daily 45-60 min break for lunch]

The exact addresses will be provided later.

This is a 64 hour certificate. You can expect to spend 4 days (32 hours) in class and spend 32 hours on an online component.  You will have access to the online component for approximately 2-3 weeks. You must commit to this schedule in order to earn the certificate. Should unforeseen circumstances occur you can complete the requirements during our next class.

WHO WILL BE TEACHING?

We are lucky and excited to have the multilingual, dynamic, and seasoned interpreter Nathalie Dietrich as our new Lexington trainer.

HOW MUCH WILL THIS COST?

There are two costs involved. The cost of the language proficiency testing and the cost of the medical interpreter training classes themselves. No additional costs (textbook, etc.) are involved.

1-Language Proficiency Evaluation:

LangStat will be performing the language assessments.

$70 for Spanish

$80 for Core Languages:  Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, French, Somali, Arabic, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, Japanese ( very much in demand!!!), Hindi, German, Italian, Greek, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Haitian Creole.

$115 for Rare Languages:  basically all the others.

NOTE: Students can choose to pay for more than one language pair test if they have more than one language to offer.

What is the passing score of the language assessment?

The assessment you will take is called Communication Skills Test-Health Care Version. You will receive a grade in English and a grade in the target language.  You must receive a minimum of 75% in both languages for a passing score. You will be tested in medical vocabulary in both languages. This is done to assess your baseline medical vocabulary knowledge. Your score on this portion will not count against you.

How will the language assessment be set up?

KITA will submit your name, phone number and email to LanguageStat. They will contact you for payment, to set up the phone exam date and time, and to give you a list of 200 medical words from which to prepare.  You must be available at the time of the call or you may be charged and have to pay a second time.

What happens after I pass the language assessment?

You will receive the results via email. Once it has been determined that you are a qualified candidate for the CMIT we will send you a link for payment.

Cost of CMIT classes:

$450

CAN I GET FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE?

KITA is offering scholarships based on financial need for 6 qualified applicants. The scholarship will reduce your cost to take the course by $150. Click here for to go to the scholarship application form. Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, January 8 at 11:59 PM EST.

How can I pay for the CMIT?

Preference is via credit or debit card, but contact us if you need to make other arrangements. We do not offer payment plans at this time. Full payment must be made prior to attending the class.

HOW DO I QUALIFY?

By successfully passing the language test. You will be tested (short and sweet over the phone) on normal day-to-day usage in your target language(s) as well as English. Don’t worry about obscure medical terms as we fully understand that this is the beginning of your medical terminology acquisition journey.

IS THERE A FAQ LINK?

Why, yes, as a matter of fact there is:

Medical Interpreter Training

As a reminder our maximum is 25 students so the earlier you sign up to secure a spot the better.

If all the seats are taken, it looks like  there will be other classes offered in May 2019 and Sept/Oct 2019.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact us and someone else will get back to you promptly.

SIGN ME UP!

Jason Knapp

Clear the Linguistic Gap

For those who speak English fluently,the idea of language as a barrier to safe, effective health care might seem somewhat intangible and secondary to many other access-to-care issues. Then again, any English speaker who has ever had the experience of needing medical services in a non-English speaking nation will likely appreciate how crucial it can be to communicate effectively with those providing care.

For many, language challenges in health care are indeed front and center. or many, language challenges in health care are indeed front and center. While about 20 percent of the U.S. population claims a native language other than English, a reported subset of this population—around 25 million people, or nearly 9 percent of the population—can be classified as being limited English proficient (LEP). For these patients, communication barriers can pose potential risks to the safety and quality of the health care they receive.

Read more

 

 

Jason Knapp

Medical Interpreter Training

1. What does KITA provide for medical interpreter training?

KITA provides a 64-hour class called Core Medical Interpreter Training (CMIT). For more info, click here.

2. How is this class set up?

You can expect to spend 4 days in class (2 full weekends) and to spend 32 hours on an online component.  You will have access to the online component for approximately 2-3 weeks. You must commit to this schedule in order to earn the certificate. Should unforeseen circumstances occur you can complete the requirements during our next class.

3. Where is this training offered?

This training is regularly offered in Lexington, KY.  Trainers are also located in Louisville, KY and Cincinnati, OH.

4. When is this training offered?

KITA offers this class 2-3 times in Lexington, KY. Please check our website (www.kitanonprofit.org) to learn of future training.

5. What is the cost of this program?

CMIT requires a third-party language assessment in English and in one target language in order to be accepted into the program.  This test, done over the phone, will cost $70 for Spanish, $80 for core languages and $115 for rare languages. It is only necessary to take and pass one language assessment test in order to be admitted to the CMIT. The cost of the class is $450.

6. What is the passing score of the language assessment?

The assessment you will take is called Communication Skills Test-Health Care Version. You will receive a grade in English and a grade in the target language.  You must receive a minimum of 75% in both languages for a passing score. You will be tested in medical vocabulary in both languages. This is done to assess your baseline medical vocabulary knowledge. Your score on this portion will not count against you.

7. How will the language assessment be set up?

KITA will submit your name, phone number and email to LanguageStat. They will contact you for payment, to set up the phone exam date and time, and to give you a list of 200 medical words from which to prepare.  You must be available at the time of the call or you may be charged and have to pay a second time.

8. What happens after I pass the language assessment?

You will receive the results via email. Once it has been determined that you are a qualified candidate for the CMIT we will send you a link for payment.

9. Can I take the language assessment in more than one target language?

Yes. If you are willing and able to pay for additional assessments, they can be arranged prior to the CMIT for the prices listed above.  The costs will increase once you are no longer a CMIT candidate.

10. How can I pay for the CMIT?

Preference is via credit or debit card, but contact us if you need to make other arrangements. We do not offer payment plans at this time. Full payment must be made prior to attending the class.

11. Does KITA offer any financial assistance for this training?

KITA wishes to support the aspiring interpreter whenever possible.  We are sometimes able to offer scholarships, mostly in the amount of $150. Please contact us for more information.

12. Will I be a certified interpreter after taking this course?

No.  Through the CMIT (and all other such courses 40 hours or more) you will earn a CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE. This, along with the language assessment, will make you a minimally qualified medical interpreter in the language(s) in which you were assessed.  During this training you will learn the process of becoming a nationally certified medical interpreter.

13. Will I be able to interpret in other venues after receiving this training?

This training will prepare you to interpret in medical settings. You will also be able to use this training in social services and educational settings.  You will NOT be qualified to interpreter in legal/court settings. If you are interested in becoming a court interpreter for the state of Kentucky, click here.

14. Can I be put on a waiting list for future CMITs?

Yes. Send us an email with your name, email and phone number and we will contact you.

Jason Knapp

Acting as a cultural broker: how medical interpreters navigate the patient-provider relationship | Twin Cities Daily Planet

The heart of Sergio Choy’s job as a medical interpreter is to capture the spirit of the message between patient and medical provider. “You hear things like, ‘I’m feeling a little blue today,’ in English, but not in other languages. You can’t feel a color in Spanish,” said Choy, who translates between English and Spanish, […]
— Read on www.tcdailyplanet.net/medical-interpeters/

Jason Knapp

Member Spotlight: Lynn Fors

KITA would like to congratulate founding board member and current Vice President and Program Committee chair Lynn Fors for being given the Amici Linguarum (Friend of Languages) Award by the Kentucky World Language Association.

This award is presented to an individual or organization not directly involved in the teaching of world languages that has made a significant contribution to our society through their efforts to increase and promulgate both a love and appreciation for, as well as the ability to communicate in a world language among all citizens in the community, the state, and ultimately the country.

In addition to her language access advocacy work, Lynn is an entrepreneur who recently founded Access Language Services. Check out her website and latest blog post here.

If you have a KITA member that you would like to see in the spotlight just contact us at help@kitanonprofit. Be sure to put “Spotlight” in the subject line and a brief description of some of the candidates outstanding qualities or contributions in the message field.