Moving Toward a More Professional Interpreting Industry – 0.05 PS CEUs

CEUs: 0.05 PS

Presenter:Michelle Scott

Presented in: Spoken English

Format: Instructional Video

This is an Instructional Video by VoicesACADEMY. This was developed for both spoken and sign language interpreters.

Michelle Scott, a Registered Nurse and interpreter trainer, discusses ways in
which the medical interpreting profession can “catch up” with other healthcare professions. Topics
include codes of ethics, association membership, continuing education and licensure.

Educational Objectives:

1. Participants will be able to identify 3 organizations that have published professional codes of ethics for healthcare/medical interpreters.
2. Participants will be able to identify a minimum of 3 ways that professional associations might help their members.
3. Participants will be able to understand the reasons that continuing education is critical for any professional working in the healthcare industry.
4. Participants will be able to understand the how state licensure benefits certain health professions.

CEUs on the GO is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This PS program is offered for 0.05 CEUs at the “Little/None” Content Knowledge Level.