Moving Toward a More Professional Interpreting Industry

Instructions: Watch the entire video, then take the quiz. The video player will not allow you to fast forward to the end. You must complete the quiz to earn a certificate of completion and continuing education credit. You can view all certificates and credits in your Learner Log.

Expert:	Michelle Scott, RN
Length:	35 minutes
Cost:	$7.00
Approved CEUs:	ATA=0.000, CCHI=0.500, IMIA=0.000, WA-DSHS=0.000, RID=0.050 PS* *Sign language interpreters requiring RID credit, must CLICK HERE to complete PINRA form BEFORE taking this activity.
Description:	Michelle Scott, a Registered Nurse and former Spanish interpreter, discusses ways in which the medical interpreting profession can “catch up” with other healthcare professions. Topics include codes of ethics, association membership, continuing education and licensure. This topic was originally presented at the IMIA Annual Conference in Houston, TX.
Learning Objectives:	To be able to identify 3 organizations that have published professional codes of ethics for healthcare/medical interpreters. To be able to identify a minimum of 3 ways that professional associations might help their members. To understand the reasons that continuing education is critical for any professional working in the healthcare industry. To understand the how state licensure benefits certain health professions.