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March 11, 2023
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
The Utah Translators and Interpreters Association will be hosting an accredited training course to qualify bilingual individuals to act as professional community and healthcare interpreters. The Community Interpreter International course (and the accompanying The Medical Interpreter Edition course) was developed by Cross-Cultural Communication, and meets educational prerequisites for the National Medical and Healthcare Interpreter certifications (both through the NBCMI and the CCHI). This 40-hour training course is language-neutral (taught in English and open to all languages) and prepares individuals to interpret in various settings, including community, educational and healthcare.
Class will meet on 5 consecutive Saturdays, and attendance to all 40 hours is required to receive credit for the course.
Setting: Classroom (in-person attendance required)
When: 5 consecutive Saturdays
- Saturday, March 11, 2023
- Saturday, March 18, 2023
- Saturday, March 25, 2023
- Saturday, April 1, 2023
- Saturday, April 15, 2023
Time: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Where: Intermountain Medical Center
Doty Education Center, Room 6
5131 Cottonwood St, Murray UT 84107
Special UTIA Pricing: $350 (regularly $550)
- Candidates will receive a PayPal invoice once their pre-requisites are verified
- A $35 discount will be applied to UTIA members (will reflect on the invoice)
Interpreters who complete this course are considered “qualified interpreters” and may take assignments in the community and medical settings. This course is taught by experienced, practicing Nationally Certified Interpreters. Participants will learn practical applications in a dynamic learning environment and will be able to practice the skills learned through roleplay and group activities.
Among the topics covered in this course are:
- Roles of the community and medical Interpreter
- Diverse Modes of Interpretation
- Interpreting Skills Development
- Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
- Cultural Mediation and Advocacy
- Professional Conduct
- Video and Telephonic Interpretation
- State and National Certification Requirements for Interpreters
The program includes a 90-minute written assessment on the last day of training and offers three levels of certificates for successful candidates:
- Level 1: Qualified Interpreter (highest level)
- Level 2: Professionally Trained Interpreter
- Level 3: Hospitality Interpreter
Minimum qualifications:
- Participants must be 18 years or older
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Proof of bilingual language fluency – May be one of the following:
- 4-year college degree in the working language
- CommGap Language Services – Language Fluency Assessment. A score of 18 our 25 is required for admission. Contact Commgap (DBA Global 1 Voice) at 801-944-4049
- ACTFL – Proctored by Languagetesting.com – A score of “Mid-level” or higher is required for admission.
- LanguageLine Academy – Interpreter Readiness Assessment (eIRA) or Bilingual Fluency Assessment (eBFA). A score of “Competent” or higher is required for admission.
Registration is due 15 business days prior to the first day of class to ensure books and other materials are made available in a timely manner. You have 3 days after the registration payment is submitted to cancel and qualify for a full refund. Cancellations made after the 3-day grace period, up until the day before class starts, will result in a $50 cancellation fee. No refunds will be awarded after the first day of class. Students need to attend the entire 40 hrs. of instruction and pass a final written exam in order to get credit for the course.
About the instructors:
Carlos Martinez-Morales, BS, CMI-Spanish, CHI-Spanish, UT-CMLI-Spanish
Carlos Martinez-Morales is the Language Services and Cultural Competence Manager at Intermountain Healthcare. Carlos completed his degree in Biology at University of Utah, and is a dual-certified medical interpreter, having a CMI credential by the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters, and a CHI credential by the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters. Carlos has served as a board director and Chair of NBCMI and is currently serving as President of the Utah Translators and Interpreters Association. As a licensed trainer for medical and community interpreter, he has mentored hundreds of interpreters. He is passionate about ensuring everyone has equal access to healthcare in a culturally competent manner and living Intermountain’s mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible. Carlos was born and raised in Puerto Rico and he tries to get back there as often as he can.
Ingrid Oseguera, CMI-Spanish, Certified Court Interpreter
Ingrid Oseguera is a certified medical interpreter (CMI) by the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters, as well as a state and federal court interpreter. She has many years of experience working as a staff Spanish medical interpreter at Intermountain Healthcare. Ingrid has her own interpreting business and educates on HIPAA, interpreting and provides workshops for continuing education in many fields. Ingrid served as a board director for NBCMI, and has held many leadership roles within the Utah Translators and Interpreters Association, including president, vice-president and currently serves as a board director at large.