60 Hour Healthcare Interpreter Training for NEW Interpreters

931 Chevy Way,Medford OR 97504

14 June, 2021

Description

Become an Oregon Qualified or Certified Health Care Interpreter The health care interpreter is an essential part of the clinical team. Interpreters offer a language and culture bridge between a health care professional (like a doctor, nurse, dentist, etc.) and a limited English proficient patient. This ensures proper communication and quality medical care. A trained and certified/qualified health care interpreter will be fluent in English and a second language and understand the terminology, standards of practice, and cultural competencies necessary to provide accurate interpretation. Using an ad hoc interpreter (one who is not trained, or a family member or bilingual health professional) is statistically more likely to result in inaccurate interpretation and worse health outcomes. Instructor: Betzabé H. Turner, a certified court and healthcare interpreter/translator and a licensed trainer of medical interpretation and cross-cultural communications. She graduated magna cum laude from Sacred Heart University in San Juan, Puerto Rico, receiving a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a minor in human resources. DETAILS Dates: June 14th-23rd, 2021 (does not include weekends) Times: 8:30am-5:00pm each day with the final day ending at noon Location: La Clinica’s Center for Learning & Innovation, 931 Chevy Drive, Medford This training will meet COVID-19 safety guidelines. PREREQUISITES - At least 18 years old - Oregon driver’s license or state-issued ID card or passport - High school diploma or GED - Not on Medicaid exclusion list - Employer letter attesting to 15 hours of interpreting experience - Passing a bilingual language assessment-completed in registration process PROCESS TO BECOME A CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE INTERPRETER: Step 1: Language assessment to establish bilingual skill level Step 2: 60-hour Interpreter Training Step 3: Complete the OHA Qualified Healthcare Interpreter application and background check Step 4: Register with the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI); practice interpreting & study; complete National oral & written exam Step 5: Complete required continuing education and re-apply with OHA as a Certified Healthcare Interpreter For questions or to register, contact Jessica Wakefield at [email protected]