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THE COMMUNITY INTERPRETER, first and only national 40-hour certificate program in community interpreting. Interpreters in the medical field: promotes national ethics and standards of practice in the field and prepares them for the national medical interpreter certification. Bilingual staff: Learn how to use interpreting skills appropriately, preparing and inspiring staff to protect the well-being of clients when interpreting as part of their job. Curriculum includes ethics and conduct, basic skills (from pre-session to postsession), positioning, medical terminology, modes of interpreting, steps for sight translation, strategies for intervention, cultural mediation, and other vital skills and topics. Role plays, activities and group exercises provide hands-on experience for skills development. Materials include a 405-page training manual and a 131-page workbook. All participants will be tested for language proficiency to receive a certificate. A two-hour written assessment on the last day of training will be provided and three levels of certificates for successful candidates include: Level 1: Qualified Interpreter Level 2: Professionally Trained Interpreter Level 3: Hospitality Interpreter

THE COMMUNITY INTERPRETER WORKSHOP

(professional training for community Interpreters and bilingual staff) COMING TO KANSAS CITY Old Our Lady of Peace School (Ruysser Hall 4101 E. 105th Terr. KCMO) JULY 8TH-12th

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Bilingual staff who interpret Community interpreters who work in hospitals and/or health departments Interpreters and/or bilingual staff who work in K-12 schools Law enforcement, human and/or social services agencies Those interested in an exciting new career!

Please contact Sara D. Gardner via email at: sgardner@interpreters24hours.com or call 816/304-5182 to register. Application deadline July 1, 2013
The cost to take the course is $400 Scholarship av ailable for qualified candidate

Seating is limited so hurry and register to save your spot!

Trainer: Sara D. Gardner, State Certified Interpreter and Lead Licensed Trainer, The Community Interpreter

In conjunction with Interpreters, Inc. bridging the languages of the 21st Century