A Focus on Clarifier and Culture Broker Roles in Medical Interpreting

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Length: 47 minutes
Description: This interview provides examples and guidance about how to put the "clarifier" and "culture broker" roles into practice when working with patients and providers. Ms. Holcomb addresses how to frame conversations about being a "native speaker". She also shares her experience with taking the certification exam, as well as how to educate healthcare professionals about interpreter certification. This is a language-neutral activity (presented in English).
Learning Objectives:
  1. Review the special skills that distinguish a professional interpreter from a lay interpreter.
  2. Learn practical ways to negotiate the "clarifier" role.
  3. Learn practical ways to negotiate the "culture broker" role.
Expert: Laura Holcomb, CMI
Bio: Laura Holcomb is a certified medical interpreter, speaking Spanish and Portuguese, with experience working as a staff interpreter and freelancer at hospitals in Georgia and New York. She founded a non-profit organization in the Dominican Republic to bring teens together for art exploration.
Approved CEUs: ATA=0.000, CCHI=0.750, IMIA=0.000, WA-DSHS=0.000, RID=0.100 PS*
*Sign language interpreters requiring RID credit, must CLICK HERE to complete PINRA form BEFORE taking this activity.
Instructions: Watch the entire video, then the quiz will appear. The video player will not allow you to fast forward on the first viewing. However, you may rewind to review content. You must pass the quiz to receive a certificate of completion and earn continuing education credit. You can view your credits and download your certificates in the Learner Log.

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