Courses

Program Description This program provides core competencies for healthcare interpreters to deliver context base work when performing the work as a cultural mediator or interpreter. Students will be able to perform in a variety of health settings and will develop a good understanding of the human body and medical terminology. Students further develop an understanding […]

Program Description The Empowered by Listening program is a unique, relaxed exploration of the human relationship to language. It is delivered through workshops over time which allows for inquiry to happen between sessions. We believe your network of leaders, managers, teachers, and contractors will appreciate its core nature. Anyone would benefit from Empowered by Listening.

Program Description This program is designed for qualified bilingual students who wish to develop professional interpreting skills. Ideal candidates are those who have a post-secondary education and wish to provide ethical, accurate, and culturally competent service in a variety of settings. Objectives Upon completion of this program, you will add skills and knowledge in:Consecutive InterpretingSimultaneous

Program Description The mission of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is to enhance the health and well-being of all Americans, by providing for effective health and human services and by fostering sound, sustained advances in the sciences underlying medicine, public health, and social services. DHHS provides a range of services for

Program Description The workshops cover range of issues including cultural competency, intercultural communication, and partnership building. The workshop series provides basic understanding of the culture, history, demographics, and contemporary experience of immigrant communities in Minnesota. These interactive sessions comment on challenges that immigrant communities in Minnesota are experiencing. Most importantly, the guidelines are tailored to

Program Description The U.S. health care system is not a universally accessible system – it is a publicly and privately- funded patchwork of fragmented systems and programs. Insured Americans are covered by both public and private health insurance, with a majority covered by private insurance plans through their employers. Government-funded programs, such as Medicaid and

Program Description The “Fundamentals of Remote Interpreting” course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles, techniques, and challenges of remote interpreting in various contexts. As technological advancements continue to reshape the interpreting landscape, remote interpreting has emerged as a vital skillset for interpreters across different industries. This course delves into the fundamental concepts of remote

Program Description Interpreting between two languages is a complex process. It involves continuously using your short-term memory and note-taking skills to jot down crucial information that you are expected to interpret accurately and completely. As professional interpreters, we consciously listen, process, store, and retrieve information in both languages. Having an excellent note-taking system is essential,