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Cross-Cultural Interpreting Services

A Program of Heartland Alliance

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Interpreter Training

Professionally trained

Our training team focuses on the role and ethics of the professional interpreter while utilizing intensive role-playing 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.

Interpreter training

A 40+ hour intensive course focusing on:

  • 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.