Importance of Interpreting Services // Language Access Laws
An interpreter must be:
1.Proficient in both languages of the relevant terms or concepts particular to the
program or activity.
2. Knowledgeable of the dialect and terminology used by the LEP individual.
3. Fulfill interpreter competency requirements
Definition of community Interpreting
Community interpreting is a specialization of interpreting that facilitates access
to community services for individuals who do not speak the language of service
Certification is...
It is a credential that you earn to show that you have specific skills or knowledge. Certifications are usually offered by a professional organization or a company that specializes in a particular field or technology and may involve passing professional exams to acquire it.
ADHD
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity / Disorder Trastorno de déficit de atención con hiperactividad
AIDS
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome / Síndrome de Inmunodeficiencia Adquirida (SIDA)
Definition of language
“Language access can be defined as the use of language assistance to facilitate the
ability of an individual who does not speak, read, write or understand the language of
service well to obtain meaningful access to that service”
Community Interpreting is comprised of 4 areas
Medical, Educational, Social Services and Faith Based
Qualifying Program is...
Per current interpreting industry standards, it is a 40-hour interpreting curriculum that meets the minimum criteria established by DHHS
CBC
Complete Blood Count / Conteo Completo de Glóbulos
CVS
Chorionic Villus Samples / Prueba de vellosidades coriónicas
Name any other U.S. Federal Laws and Policies
Affordable Care Act 2010 and revision of section 1557, June 2020.
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The interpreter may act as a
Message Converter
Clarifier
Culture Broker and mediator
Act as an advocate or Employing advocacy
Interpreter is...
Renders the conversion from one spoken or sign language to another
DPT / DTAP / TDAP
Diphtheria Pertussis Tetanus / Vacuna de la Difteria Tosferina y Tétano
D&C
Dilation and Curettage / Legrado
Executive Order 13166
“Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency” LEP (Limited English Proficiency).
The Interpreter will convert the message from one language into another language.
Message Converter
Translator is...
Renders the conversion from one written language to another
NCS
Nerve Conduction Study / Estudio de conducción de nervios
MMR
Measles, mumps and rubella / Vacuna contra Sarampión, Paperas Rubéola
Main idea of the Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964
“No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color or national origin, be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”
The interpreter may need to interrupt the flow of communication between the
patient-provider
Clarifier
Modalities of Interpreting
Face-to-face or on-site-interpreting.
Over the Phone Interpreting (OPI) or audio only interpreting.
Video Remote Interpreting (VRI).
VCUG Test
Voiding Cystourethrogram / Prueba de funcionalidad de la vejiga
PCOS
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome / Síndrome de Ovario Poliquístico