Medical Interpreting

How to find a certified health care interpreter.

There are two recognized organizations in the United States that provide a certification for healthcare interpreters. CCHI certification is offered by the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters http://cchicertification.org/; find CCHI interpreters here: https://cchi.learningbuilder.com/Public/MemberSearch/Search CMI certification is offered by the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters https://www.certifiedmedicalinterpreters.org/; find CMI interpreters here: https://www.certifiedmedicalinterpreters.org/search-the-cmi-registry Although I personally […]

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Work effectively with healthcare interpreters

Medical Interpreting, Workers' Comp / Jeffrey Alfonso / February 13, 2019 / Healthcare interpreting, Medical interpretation, medical interpreter

1. Choose a professional certified healthcare interpreter and become familiar with the code of ethics · By reviewing the code of ethics, you will better understand the scope of their work and the interpreting process · Our library https://alfonsointerpreting.com/library/ has a variety of codes of ethics for your perusal 2. Discuss the process and

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Medical Interpreter Accuracy

2 Comments / Ethics, Medical Interpreting, Spanish Interpreting / EOAlfonso / January 27, 2019 / accuracy, Healthcare interpreting, interpreter ethics, Medical interpretation, medical interpreter, spanish

What exactly is accuracy when interpreting? This might seem like an obvious question, but it is more complicated than you realize. Why do I say that? The challenge of identifying a competent interpreter For individuals that speak one language, trying to determine an interpreter’s accuracy is a great challenge. The best approach is to hire

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What time is on Time?

2 Comments / Ethics, Medical Interpreting / Jeffrey Alfonso / December 21, 2018 / Healthcare interpreting, Hospital Interpreter, interpreter ethics, Medical interpretation, medical interpreter, Workers compensation

Arriving on time is a very big deal! As much as we try to stand out for our as quality, ethical and knowledgeable professionals, some insurance companies will still see our service as a commodity. Some are more likely to use our service because of our reputation for dependable, on-time service. In fact, recently a

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Things many Medical interpreters do that are not in the job description

6 Comments / Medical Interpreting, Workers' Comp / Jeffrey Alfonso / December 20, 2018 / Medical interpretation, medical interpreter, workers comp., Workers compensation

Often, I hear complaints about good interpreters because they rigidly stick to their job description. This blog might get me in trouble with some of my colleagues, but I think it is worth a discussion. Completing medical forms There have been times that I have been told that a certain interpreter refused to help fill

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Training & Experience (Medical Interpreting)

2 Comments / Ethics, Interpreting, Medical Interpreting, Spanish Interpreting / Jeffrey Alfonso / October 17, 2018

To become a certified healthcare interpreter in the USA, a person must first take interpreting courses. I attended an 80-hour course at Greenville Tech. I believe that only 40 hours are required to get certified. I can say however, that that 80-hour course was very basic and the minimum foundation for this profession. One

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My bad note taking experience

2 Comments / Interpreting, Medical Interpreting, Spanish Interpreting, Workers' Comp / Jeffrey Alfonso / September 28, 2018 / Healthcare interpreting, Hospital Interpreter, simultaneous interpreting, workers comp., Workers compensation, workers' comp

Healthcare interpreters are encouraged to become proficient at note taking. I have found note taking especially useful when I must remember dates and numbers. For this reason, I have been studying on how to take better and faster notes. I plan to even take a class on the subject at some point soon. I have

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Time is a Challenge to Interpreters

Interpreting, Medical Interpreting, Spanish Interpreting, Workers' Comp / Jeffrey Alfonso / August 29, 2018 / Healthcare interpreting, Hospital Interpreter, Medical interpretation, medical interpreter

As an interpreter, I find myself jealous of translators. They have one benefit the interpreter cannot have. The translator can read and re-read a text in question. They review the context, research terminology, and choose the precise wording. Although it is true that an interpreter can seek clarification from the source, they don’t have the

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Medical Interpreters need to hear

Medical Interpreting / Jeffrey Alfonso / July 17, 2018 / Healthcare interpreting, Hospital Interpreter, interpreting, Medical interpretation, Workers compensation

I know this seems obvious, but an interpreter must understand what is being said if he is to transmit the information. With that in mind, here are some issues I have run into making that task more difficult. Mumbling: Some people tend to speak in a quit voice or mumble. Although I try very hard

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The Problem and Potential of Legal Interpreting

Legal Interpreting, Medical Interpreting, Spanish Interpreting / Jeffrey Alfonso / July 9, 2018 / court interpreter, Court Interpreting, language services, Legal Interpreting, simultaneous, simultaneous interpreting, spanish, workers comp., Workers compensation

As a business owner, one thing I have noticed over many years is that Hispanics relocating to the U.S. will move wherever there is work. Back in the 1980s, central Florida was growing exponentially. I observed a massive influx of Hispanic workers. Over time, many set roots in the area. In time, many of the

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How to find a certified health care interpreter.

Work effectively with healthcare interpreters

Medical Interpreter Accuracy

What time is on Time?

Things many Medical interpreters do that are not in the job description

Training & Experience (Medical Interpreting)

My bad note taking experience

Time is a Challenge to Interpreters

Medical Interpreters need to hear

The Problem and Potential of Legal Interpreting

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