Cultural Competency & Language Access

Interpreter & Translation Resources

This information is provided to you as possible resources for interpreting and translation. KDHE does not endorse any company, nor are we responsible for any content on these links. These are provided as a reference only.

There are eleven vendors found under the translation and interpretation contract. Contact information for companies under contract to provide interpretation/translation for Kansas State agencies and political subdivisions (school districts, etc.) can be found in the Interpreter/Translator Vendor List (PDF).

Training

Interpreting Basics: An Introduction to Healthcare and Social Services Interpreting

Class Code: 1037207 - Activated 11/2012

This course is intended to introduce potential community interpreters to basic interpreting concepts and the Interpreters’ Code of Ethics. It specifically discusses confidentiality as the most important rule of interpreting. Individuals who want to become interpreters are encouraged to continue development of their skills and to seek out continued interpreting education. Individuals that successfully complete this training and the post-test will receive a certificate of completion.

Objectives: Part 1

  1. Define the job (role) of an interpreter
  2. Explain how to begin an interpreting session
  3. Describe why interpreting is a difficult profession
  4. Explain the importance of the Interpreters’ Code of Ethics
  5. Identify why confidentiality is the most important and most difficult rule in interpreting
  6. Explain what an interpreter must do to continue self-development as an interpreter
  7. Describe steps for self-care as an interpreter

Objectives: Part 2

  1. Explain why accuracy in interpreting is essential
  2. Explain why positioning is important
  3. Describe the two different types of interpreting: consecutive and simultaneous
  4. Explain intervention used to clarify communication
  5. Explain why and how an interpreter must interpret for meaning
  6. Recognize a sight translation situation at a hospital or clinic
  7. Explain the critical importance of developing as a professional interpreter
  8. List steps for self-care as an interpreter

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