Intensive Programs (40-70 hours) Debi Saldaña, MA First National Symposium for Medical Interpreter Trainers June 12, 2010 Rutgers University

Primary Characteristics Ground participants in Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice (IMIA, NCIHC, CHIA) Cover basic interpreting skills Cover roles of the medical interpreter 2010 First National Symposium for Medical Interpreter Trainers 2

Primary Characteristics PRACTICE basic interpreting skills and roles of the interpreter Subject matter knowledge Professional Development 2010 First National Symposium for Medical Interpreter Trainers 3

Additional Strengths Prepared to Start Multicultural Classroom Have tools to keep learning 2010 First National Symposium for Medical Interpreter Trainers 4

Opportunities Not prepared for specialized areas Keeping the info up to date Role of the trainer 2010 First National Symposium for Medical Interpreter Trainers 5

Opportunities Pre-screening of language proficiency Exit oral assessment Professional Development Plan 2010 First National Symposium for Medical Interpreter Trainers 6

Opportunities Language coaches Practicums Drills Working with new versus experience interpreters Advanced Program to build on basics Language specific 2010 First National Symposium for Medical Interpreter Trainers 7