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When It Comes to Patient Centered Care…Language Support is Crucial

The limited English proficient (LEP) population in the United States is now larger and growing faster than ever. Which means, when it comes to medical care, there are many language barriers between the patient and healthcare providers. This…

Four Things to Consider When Choosing the Best Video Interpretation Services

Today, not all video interpretation services are created the same. Some offer more services than other, but when choosing the one that will best match your needs, some may not know where to begin.   Interpretation services are an important…

The Importance of Interpreting in the Education Sector

Education and communication are an essential part of everyone’s life. Regardless of what language you speak, people need to be able to express their thoughts, needs, gratitude and demand. If a child faces poor communication in school on a…

Three Benefits of Video Remote Interpreting You May Not Know About

Three Benefits of Video Remote Interpreting Outside of the language service industry, video remote interpreting (VRI) can feel a little cold or foreign to users new to interpretation. However, when deployed correctly users can have a better…

Three Medical Interpreter Training Programs to Start Your Interpreter Career

There is no doubt that fluency in medical terminology, as well as continuing education in medicine, are a must for healthcare interpreters. The challenges medical interpreters face aren’t always just dense medical jargons, or the name of a…
Medical Interpretation Promotes patient safety

Why using an interpreter for patients promotes patient safety

We know having a medical interpreter for patients promotes patient safety, but why? For years, it has been widely recognized in the United States that culture has a significant influence on shaping people’s perceptions and experiences of…

How the Technology of Interpreting Services has Changed Over Time

Over the years and leading up to today, there has been many advancements and changes for interpreter services. The demand for interpreting services around the world has increased tremendously, with more people needing interpreting services in…

The Benefits of Video Remote Interpreting for Multiple Industries

What are the benefits of video remote interpreting attracting demand? Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) is a useful and convenient way of interpreting. Video Remote Interpreting provides qualified interpreter services to ensure effective communication…

Using Certified Deaf Interpreters to Interpret With the Deaf

Certified Deaf Interpreters (CDIs) are interpreters who have been trained to interpret for deaf patients who haven’t acquired, or are unable to acquire American Sign Language (ASL). A CDI is either deaf or hard of hearing, and has been…

The History Behind Becoming an Interpreter

Have you ever sat next to an interpreter while they were interpreting something? While their job may “sound” easy, it really isn’t. If you’re bilingual it doesn’t mean you can interpret consecutively and successfully. Try sitting in…