Training of Interpreters
This intensive 2-virtual day, 14-hour, workshop is designed to immerse bilingual interpreters in the principles and practices of interpreter communication skills. Participants must be proficiently fluent in at least one language other than English.
Skill-Building Curriculum for Interpreters:
• 2-Day (7-hour) • 14 Hours total
*SEATING IS LIMITED TO FIRST 35 PARTICIPANTS
Who should attend this training?
Direct service staff, clinicians, administrative support staff, community members, contractors, consumers, case managers, and others who use their bilingual skills to interpret for agencies
Suggested Fee: $100
Behavioral Health Interpreter Training (BHIT)
The need to communicate effectively and convey information in a manner that is easily understood by Limited English Proficient (LEP) clients in any clinical situation in which behavioral health services are provided is critical. The number of LEP clients far exceeds the available number of bilingual, bi-cultural behavioral health professionals. Properly trained Interpreters can fill a critical role in improving the quality of care to clients whose first language is not English, ensuring accurate and complete communication to minimize risk and maximize appropriate care.
The BHIT was developed by the National Latino Behavioral Health Association (NLBHA)