17 July 17, 2024

To All Medical Interpreters: Professionalism Counts

2024-07-17T18:57:30-07:00

The other day, I debriefed an interpreter about an incident that had come to my attention. The medical provider had asked the interpreter to act independently with the patient, and the interpreter’s explanation of professional boundaries was …

To All Medical Interpreters: Professionalism Counts2024-07-17T18:57:30-07:00
17 April 17, 2024

CCHI/UHD Summit & Symposium Report

2024-04-17T15:06:05-07:00

I was in Houston attending the (April 5–6) CCHI and University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) event, the 2nd National Healthcare Interpreter Certification Summit & Symposium on Language and Health. It was two events combined, and each featured excellent content.

CCHI/UHD Summit & Symposium Report2024-04-17T15:06:05-07:00
13 December 13, 2023

Changes Are Coming in the Interpreting Industry

2023-12-13T19:45:16-08:00

Since the certification of medical/healthcare interpreters was established, thousands of interpreters have sought and received a credential. All of us at InterpreterEd.com are proud of our leading role in training this new generation of interpreters. But more changes are coming in the interpreting industry.

Changes Are Coming in the Interpreting Industry2023-12-13T19:45:16-08:00
15 December 15, 2021

A Time to Celebrate, Plan, and Forgive

2021-12-15T20:01:38-08:00

I like this time of the year as the world seems to slow down, at least a little. Christmas is a big reason for this in the U.S., but there are several other observances at this time of year where people traditionally take time to reflect and be with family. There’s a lot going on in the world right now with ...

A Time to Celebrate, Plan, and Forgive2021-12-15T20:01:38-08:00