technology – VoicesACADEMY https://voicesacademy.com Relevant Preparation for Language Accommodation Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:22:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Interpreter Training Using Technology for Distance Learning https://voicesacademy.com/interpreter-training-using-technology-for-distance-learning/ https://voicesacademy.com/interpreter-training-using-technology-for-distance-learning/#comments Wed, 03 Sep 2014 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.voicesacademy.com/?p=2302 preview_length: 420 preview_length: 420

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Expert: Marcelle Castro
Length: 38 minutes
Cost: $11.00
Approved CEUs: ATA=1.000, CCHI=0.000, IMIA=0.000, WA-DSHS=0.000, RID=0.075 GS*
*Sign language interpreters requiring RID credit, must CLICK HERE to complete PINRA form BEFORE taking this activity.
Description: Originally a medical conference interpreter in Brazil, our guest describes her academic research about using technology to train interpreters, often internationally. Her experience is applicable to the field of medical interpreter training, as she describes considerations for learning styles, trainer adaptations and various resources (software, hardware and web based).
Learning Objectives:
  1. To understand considerations for using technology to train interpreters who do not live in the same geographic locale.
  2. To learn about technology resources that can be used for interpreter training.
  3. To consider the applicability of research as it applies to the use of technology for interpreter training.
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Expert: Shane Feldman, Executive Director Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
Length: 53 minutes
Cost: $15
Approved CEUs: ATA=1.000, CCHI=1.000, 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.
Description: This interview with Shane Feldman, a Deaf leader and entrepreneur, explores topics related to providing adequate healthcare services to Deaf patients, including an explanation ASL certification and a comparison of live versus video remote interpreters.
Learning Objectives:
  1. To learn about variations in sign language skills among Deaf patients.
  2. To recognize the value of the interpreter's role in assuring adequate communication between the provider and the patient.
  3. To understand trends in accommodation technology for Deaf patients, such as TTY, VRI, and VRS.
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Expert: Katharine Allen, Co-President InterpretAmerica
Length: 37 minutes
Cost: $11.00
Approved CEUs: ATA=1.000, CCHI=0.000, IMIA=0.000, WA-DSHS=0.000, RID=0.075 GS*
*Sign language interpreters requiring RID credit, must CLICK HERE to complete PINRA form BEFORE taking this activity.
Description: This interview provides an overview of technology that is currently available in the medical interpreting industry for service provision and assignment scheduling, including suggestions for best practices.
Learning Objectives:
  1. To review technology trends.
  2. To understand technology that is currently available to the medical interpreting industry.
  3. To explore when and how technology can best be utilized to improve patient care.
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