On-Demand ASL Medical Interpreter Services
Improve treatment quality for your Deaf and Hard of hearing patients. Provide language access at your healthcare center through our ASL medical interpreting services!
Connect With an Interpreter On-Demand
Gain on-demand access to a broad network of Spanish medical interpreters 24/7.
Trained and Qualified Experts
All ASL medical interpreters in our network have specialized training and experience in healthcare settings!
Accurate ASL Interpretation
Ensure that patients using ASL can comprehend medical terminology and follow doctors’ orders at every step of patient care.
Fast Response Times
Get in touch with an ASL medical interpreter in as fast as 13.4 seconds!
Let’s Bridge The Language Gap Together
Here at Boostlingo, it’s our mission to improve language access for all. We offer expert interpreters, personalized solutions, and cutting-edge technologies to ensure that nothing gets lost in translation between you and your partners.What does an ASL Medical Interpreter Do?
An American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter is a language professional who facilitates communication between Deaf or Hard of hearing individuals and those who communicate through spoken language.
Their extensive training allows them to accurately interpret spoken language into sign language and vice versa, allowing members of the deaf community to access medical services and exchange information easily.
Sign language services can be done on-site or remotely. Thanks to video remote interpreting, sign language interpretation services are more accessible than ever!
Why Spanish Medical Translation and Interpretation Matters
In the United States, about 11,000,000 individuals consider themselves Deaf or have serious difficulty hearing.
About 2 to 3 out of every 1000 children in the United States are born with a detectable form of hearing loss in one or both ears.
Today, there are more than 300 different sign languages in the world and these languages are used by 72 million Deaf or Hard of hearing people.
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the difference between an ASL translator and an ASL interpreter?
The terms translator and interpreter are often used interchangeably. Translators focus on document translation and process written content from one language to another. Interpreters facilitate spoken or signed communication between people who don’t speak the same language.
It’s important to understand that there is no such thing as an ASL translator since ASL cannot be written. So, when people say that they need an ASL translator, what they mean is that they need an ASL interpreter.
For more details on the differences between interpreters and translators, read our guide which will give you a comprehensive look at interpretation services.
How does Boostlingo ensure the privacy and confidentiality of medical information during ASL interpreting sessions?
Boostlingo prioritizes security at every touch point. We’re proud to share that we have a strong security framework that has passed compliance standards such as SOC2 Type II and are compliant with federal laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
Additionally, all the HIPAA-compliant ASL interpreters in our network must follow the Boostlingo Code of Conduct and the NCIHC national code of ethics for healthcare interpreters. Both factors ensure that our interpreters prioritize discretion and privacy as they engage with patients and healthcare professionals.
What are the duties of a professional ASL interpreter?
ASL medical interpreters facilitate discussions between patients that are Deaf or Hard-of-hearing and hospital staff. Across a rich spectrum of language services, they ensure that people from the Deaf community can express themselves fully and naturally.
In the healthcare setting, miscommunication can lead to grave outcomes and ASL interpreters have acquired extensive training on the medical field and sign language interpreting to effectively facilitate medical discussions.
How quickly can I connect to an ASL Medical Interpreter?
We’re proud to share that we have an average response time of 13.4 seconds for all our supported languages. Whether it’s a medical appointment or an emergency, we’ll give you language support based on your communication preferences and needs!
Are hospitals required to provide ASL interpreters?
For hospitals in the United States, Laws such as Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act have been passed to ensure that anyone can access healthcare services regardless of their English proficiency or ability to hear.
All healthcare centers, especially those that cater to a large volume of patients with hearing deficiencies, should partner with a language service provider that will allow them to connect to a broad network of qualified ASL interpreters.
In case your staff ASL interpreters are loaded with service requests, acquiring an on-demand language access plan will enable you to quickly connect with professional interpreters, allowing you to cater to your Deaf and Hard-of-hearing patients
