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- Interpreting in Educational Settings: A Comprehensive 24-Hour Course
  
  Spoken language interpreting in K-12 educational settings, such as public schools, is gaining recognition as a specialization in the interpreting field.
  
  This course was developed by the Academy of Interpretation (AOI).
  
  The book is intended for interpreters and language professionals who seek a comprehensive course on interpreting in K-12 educational settings. It presents the necessary knowledge and skills to become a professional interpreter working in spoken languages for this specific setting.
  
  The Professional Medical Interpreter®
  
  This self-paced online course is for aspiring medical interpreters who are looking for a comprehensive training program that will prepare them to work as professional interpreters in medical and healthcare settings.
  
  In this course, students will learn the standards of practice and code of ethics from both the International Medical Interpreters Association (IMIA) and the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC).
  
  Two textbooks supplement the online course material. The textbooks are available in two editions: Paperback edition and eBook edition.
  
  The Professional Medical Interpreter: A Comprehensive 40-Hour Medical Interpreting Course Bundle
  
  Medical Terminology for Interpreters
  
  This course is only the Medical Terminology for Interpreters section from our Professional Medical Interpreting course.
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Interpreting in Educational Settings: A Comprehensive 24-Hour Course

Spoken language interpreting in K-12 educational settings, such as public schools, is gaining recognition as a specialization in the interpreting field.

This course was developed by the Academy of Interpretation (AOI).

The book is intended for interpreters and language professionals who seek a comprehensive course on interpreting in K-12 educational settings. It presents the necessary knowledge and skills to become a professional interpreter working in spoken languages for this specific setting.

The Professional Medical Interpreter®

This self-paced online course is for aspiring medical interpreters who are looking for a comprehensive training program that will prepare them to work as professional interpreters in medical and healthcare settings.

In this course, students will learn the standards of practice and code of ethics from both the International Medical Interpreters Association (IMIA) and the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC).

Two textbooks supplement the online course material. The textbooks are available in two editions: Paperback edition and eBook edition.

The Professional Medical Interpreter: A Comprehensive 40-Hour Medical Interpreting Course Bundle

Comprehensive Language Proficiency Test

Assess your comprehensive language proficiency test in general settings online. Upon passing this online oral language proficiency test, you’ll receive a certificate as evidence of your language fluency. We offer proficiency tests for English, as well as over 70 other languages. Our test assesses listening comprehension as well as speaking/interpreting ability (grammar, syntax, flow).

The course comes with an English test and one target language test.

15 questions
30-minute time limit per test
Self-paced, online. Complete this test on a computer without the need to schedule a proctor.

Language Proficiency Test

To begin building your credentials for interpreting, you must demonstrate your level of proficiency in each of your working languages. Having verifiable language proficiency test results for both English and your target language(s) is the minimum requirement in the industry.

Proficiency Evaluator Program

Medical Language Proficiency Test

Medical Language Proficiency Test: To begin building your credentials for interpreting, you must demonstrate your level of proficiency in each of your working languages. Having verifiable language proficiency test results for both English and your target language(s) is the minimum requirement in the industry.

Interpreting for OB/GYN - Part 1: Infertility

Working with Interpreters in Healthcare Settings

This self-paced workshop equips healthcare providers and public service staff with the essential skills to work seamlessly with interpreters, reduce communication errors, and enhance service access.

In this course, participants will explore reducing health disparities through language access, delving into the impact of social determinants of health on Limited English Proficient (LEP) populations and the critical role of language access in achieving health equity. Gain deeper knowledge of various US LEP populations, their healthcare access barriers, relevant laws and regulations mandating language services, and the significance of collaborating with trained interpreters. Real-life case studies vividly illustrate the practical impact of language access on healthcare quality and access. Join us in championing health equity and effective communication with LEP clients.

How Peer Feedback Groups Can Help Boost Translation Skills

Certification exams typically have low pass rates. Anecdotally, peer feedback leads to better outcomes than individual preparation. To be successful, peer feedback groups must be well structured and feedback should adhere to relevant performance criteria. This webinar will discuss how to select and organize participants, how to pick productivity tools, source text selection, and feedback guidelines.

Interpreting in Cancer Genetics

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