For many years, I have been describing the role of the healthcare interpreter as a conduit for communication. The mental image that this creates, is one of a machine. A telephone for instance is impersonal. It truly is a conduit of communication. Human beings, however, are far more complex than a simple telephone. To simply […]
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Previously in this blog, we discussed the biggest court interpreting problem in South Carolina. We also commented on the SC Court Interpreter Policy and Procedure Guide, which negatively addresses the problem. Although court interpreters were instructed that this is the new guideline, clerks of court seem to be told that they are proposed guidelines. Amid
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Medical interpreter or Healthcare interpreter, which one is it? There are two organizations established in the United States that certify Medical/Healthcare interpreters. Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters http://www.cchicertification.org National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters http://www.certifiedmedicalinterpreters.org Since I am CCHI certified, I identify as a healthcare interpreter. When I do an online search using that
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The interpreting profession exists to bridge the language barrier between two or more parties who do not speak the same language. Here are some aspects of medical interpreters’ scope of practice of which you may be unaware. 1. All utterances are reformulated Most people know that medical interpreters are conduits of information. It is often
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Between the Labor Day weekend and Hurricane Dorian’s threat to our coast, you may have missed the news. The South Carolina Judicial Branch issued its first ever Court Interpreter Policy and Procedure Guide. Compared with other state court standard practice guides, it is less than 60 pages. Who needs to become familiar with this Guide?
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Simultaneous interpreting is the most rigorous of interpreting modes. Only a small percentage of professionals can truly work simultaneously (listen to speaker in source language, render it into the target language, while listening to the next segment in the source language). It is also a misnomer, because there has to be décalage in order to
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My goal is that my clients enjoy great success. We make a concerted effort to arrive early to appointments and provide professional, knowledgeable, and ethical interpreters. Over the years, I have noticed a common trend that can at times effect the quality of the interpreting event. Determine in advance if someone requires an interpreter and
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Federal law requires medical practices to use interpreters. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act requires interpreters for all patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) based on national origin who receive federal financial assistance except for Medicare Part B. Just as in the case of wheelchair accessibility for disabled persons, not providing interpreters when needed
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The following is a scenario that unfolds on a regular basis. I arrive to interpret at a physical therapy appointment. They call the patient in to begin, and I accompany him. Step 1 is to begin at the treadmill for about ten minutes. As the patient is walking on the treadmill, I stand nearby. The
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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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Phone : (864) 271-2954
Email : office@ArchwaySL.com
Address : P.O. Box 27309 Greenville, SC 29616
Archway also bridges the gap in communication by offering a wide variety of interpreting and translation services.
Archway also bridges the gap in communication by offering a wide variety of interpreting and translation services.
