Professionally Trained

Our Chicago-based training team focuses on the role and ethics of the professional interpreter by utilizing intensive role-playing exercises to prepare students for handling such issues as client confidentiality, cultural barriers, and ethical dilemmas.

Each course emphasizes the facilitation of communication between two people who speak different languages.

Course Prerequisites

1. Eighteen years or older
2. Bilingual in English and a second language
3. Have a least a high school diploma or equivalent
4. Pass a language assessment exam
5. Be interesed in facilitating linguistic and cultural communications between provider and client

Next Medical Interpreter Training Schedule  (each session is Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.)

• Role of the Interpreter
• Modes of Interpreting
• Code of Ethics
• Cultural Competency
• Terminology (appropriate to the given field)
• Ethical and Cultural Issues
• Effective Communication
• Advocacy and Professionalism
• Role-play
  
  

Customized Training

Consultation and training fees are customized for the group size and location.