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Legal Credentials for Interpreters: Which Ones Do You need?

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The demand for interpreters in the United States is projected to rise by 19% through 2028. That means now is the perfect time to either start your career or sharpen your skills. And one of the best ways to skill up is to specialize in one or…
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Interpreting for Physical and Occupational Therapy Sessions

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Some of the more common appointments healthcare interpreters can encounter are physical therapy (PT) and, to a lesser extent, occupational therapy (OT). These two kinds of therapies often go hand in hand (pun intended!) and can take place in…
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Self-care for remote interpreters

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The work of a remote interpreter sometimes involves dealing with a variety of factors that can stress our minds and bodies -  from never knowing what to expect on the other end of the line, to having to remain seated for long periods of time.…
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How to Work with an ASL Interpreter Via Remote Video

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Many patients who are deaf or hearing-impaired rely on American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters to communicate with healthcare providers. Bringing someone onsite is usually ideal, but not always possible. A local ASL interpreter may not be…

10 Facts You May Not Know About Interpreting in Hospitals

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When it comes to the healthcare industry, the need for language services is extremely important. Typically, the need for this happens when limited English proficient patients come in and are unable to communicate with doctors or other healthcare…

Video Remote Interpreting for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals

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Video Remote Interpreting for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is increasing Today, there are nearly 50 million Americans who can report some degree of hearing loss. Fortunately, in order to ensure effective communication with deaf and hard of…

Interpreting Certifications: Understanding How and What It Means to Be Certified

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What is a certified interpreter? A certified interpreter is an interpreter who has passed a valid and reliable certification exam administered by an independent entity. It’s important to keep in mind that many individuals may complete certificate…

Three Ways Pharmacies Can Avoid Language Barriers

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Just like in healthcare, pharmacies play a big role in helping patients improve their health. However, language barriers often make it a bit more difficult for limited English proficient (LEP), meaning they speak English “less than very well”…

5 Ways to Ensure Compliance When Using Medical Video Remote Interpreting

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Medical video remote interpreting (VRI) has become an extremely popular and effective tool in the healthcare field when medical professionals are treating limited English proficient (LEP), Deaf or Hard of Hearing patients. 97% of physicians…

The Importance of Interpreting in the Education Sector

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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…