THE COMMUNITY INTERPRETER®

Nov 11-21 of 2021

Dr. Patricia Reagan

Professional Training for

Community Interpreters

Course Description:

This Course offers a nationally recognized certificate in Community Interpreting through THE COMMUNITY INTERPRETER®. The course is taught in English although interpretation practice and role-plays will be completed in both English and the participant’s second language. Proficiency testing of language skills is required so that the student’s certificate can endorse the language level. The course will be taught by Dr. Patricia Reagan, an experienced college Spanish professor and Founder and CEO of Syncroz Language Solutions.

PROGRAM CONTENT

MODULE 1: THE PROFESSION

·       An overview of medical and community interpreting today

·       National ethics

·       How to assess your performance

MODULE 2: PROTOCOLS AND SKILLS

·       Basic protocols (such as positioning)

·       Message transfer skills (how to interpret)

·        Interpreting modes

·       Memory skills and note-taking

MODULE 3: STRATEGIC MEDIATION

·       How to make decisions

·       Intervention skills

·       The Strategic Mediation Model

·       Cultural mediation

MODULE 4: PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY

·       Who are you? Where do you fit in?

·       Professional practice

·       Introduction to legal interpreting

·       Terminology

MODULE 5: THE INTERPRETER’S ROLE

·       Managing your role

·       Advocacy

·       National standards of practice

·       Self-care and professional development C

COURSE TESTIMONIALS

“This is one of the most practical courses I have ever taken at any level. It provides a wide range of hands-on experiences and prepares me to go right into the field and help people with critical skills as a qualified Community Interpreter.”

“The Community Interpreter Program has, in many ways, expanded my perspective on how individuals engage with community services and the inequities that manifest within these contexts. I have learned not only to navigate cultural misunderstandings in the context of working as an interpreter but also this course has given me a professional context to apply my Spanish education.”

“The interpreting class is such a great experience! After this class…we will all be better communicators.”

“The course was perfect! Dr. Reagan always responses and pauses in class when there are questions.”

“I found it useful, watching many videos with scenarios because it shows us what we should and should not do and what to expect as a community interpreter.”

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