Interpreting

Event

TRID Conference

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Presenters:

BETHANY GEHMAN of Sex Education in ASL (on Facebook)

October 19, 2018 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday night: Unpacking Sexuality: Bringing Unconscious Bias to the Forefront

October 20, 2018 - 8:00am - 11:00am and 1:00pm - 4:00pm:
Saturday morning: Interpreting for LGBTQIA+ clients
Saturday afternoon: Interpreting in Sexual Health Care Settings

and

Event

26th Annual Summer Institute for Educational Interpreters

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Schedule

The Institute will begin at 2:00 pm on Monday and continue through noon Thursday.  There will be an evening sessions on Tuesday.  Participants who elect to stay in the cottages at TSD may check in on Monday between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.

Curriculum

Event

Advanced Medical Interpreting

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This workshop will break down the interpreting process from start to finish in a medical interpreting assignment. Highlighted topics include: preparation, doctor’s office vs. hospital setting, breaking down medical terminology and medical questions, the art of “handing off” to the next interpreter, HIPAA considerations, Universal Codes, Informed Consent, avoiding infection exposure, interpreting in the OR, sterile field, best practices when medical situations are not what is expected involving legal, mental health, child services, or palliative care.

Event

Christmas Party 2017 at DeafConnect of the Mid-South

Don't forget about our Christmas Party on Tuesday night from 5 to 7 pm at DeafConnect. Come on out for games, photos, hot chili and soup. All are welcome and anyone can bring a dessert or side dish to share. See you then!