Medical interpreting, taught entirely in ASL.
A 60-hour, Deaf-led training for qualified ASL interpreters who want to work in healthcare. Sixty hours in the language itself, with no spoken language at any point, ending in 6.0 RID continuing education units.
We are planning to run it again. The date has not been finalized, and the waitlist is where it will be announced first.
60hours
Live, entirely in ASL
6.0RID CEUs
Professional Studies
20sessions
Live on Zoom
16 to 25students
Small by design
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Healthcare interpreting, in the language you work in
A 60-hour training that takes place entirely in American Sign Language. It serves as continuing education for certified ASL interpreters who want to interpret in healthcare settings, which demand a unique set of skills and understanding. Topics range from ethics and standards of practice to culture and medical terminology. Certified Deaf Interpreters are encouraged to register.
The program is Deaf-led. Every session, every discussion and every breakout is in American Sign Language, and no voice interpretation is provided.
What you will be able to do
- Practice specific interpreting skills related to medical settings.
- Analyze challenging medical interpreting situations and devise strategies for them.
- Practice updated signs in place of obsolete ones, with a focus on signing for new technological developments.
Interpreters already qualified in ASL
This is continuing education, not a first qualification. To enroll you hold one of these, or an equivalent:
- RID NIC
- RID CDI
- Texas BEI
- Professional training as an ASL interpreter
Certified Deaf Interpreters are encouraged to join. You also need a computer with a high-speed connection and a good webcam.
Live, small, and in ASL from start to finish
- 100% live and online, on Zoom
- 60 hours across 20 class sessions
- Small classes of 16 to 25 students
- Taught entirely in American Sign Language; spoken language is not used at any time
- No voice interpretation is provided
- Webcam on for the whole class, for attendance
Two amounts, and nothing else.
- Application feeIncludes your proficiency test
- $75
- TrainingPayment plans available
- $980
Nothing is charged to join the waitlist. Applications open when the dates are set, and the people on the list are told first.
6.0 RID CEUs in Professional Studies
A Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf approved continuing education activity. Course instructor Trix Bruce is an approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. 60 hours of Professional Studies continuing education units (6.0 CEUs) are offered at the “Some to Extensive Content” knowledge level.
The rules, before you need them
Attendance
You can miss up to three class sessions. For any session you miss, you watch the recording and complete a homework assignment that shows you met its learning objectives. Refunds are not given to students who do not complete the class because of excessive absences.
Participation
Students take part in discussions and breakout groups. Chronic lack of participation, or repeatedly not following instructions after warnings, leads to suspension from the course.
Refunds
A refund is given to anyone who asks within 48 hours of registering. After 48 hours we try to fill your seat with another student, and refund you if we can, but that is not guaranteed. No refunds are given once the class has begun.
Accommodations
The training is in American Sign Language and voice interpretation is not provided. AALB promotes a learning environment free from discrimination and bias, with mutual respect for every participant. If you need accommodations, email us and we will work to arrange them.
Read the full policies (PDF)Ask us about accommodations and we will work to arrange them.
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Americans Against Language Barriers · 501(c)(3) · EIN 83-3016421