Are YOU ready to sign up for our next Medical Interpreter Training course? This 48-hour training includes an introduction to healthcare interpreting, medical terminology, standards of interpreting, the roles and modes of interpreting, OSHA, HIPAA, and more.

• July Dates = 14, 15, 16, 20, 21 & 22
• September Dates = 15, 16, 17, 21, 22 & 23

For more information or to apply for the next training, click here.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:

We're offering one scholarship per training course for interpreters interested in a new career in medical interpreting. Applicants will be asked to complete a 500-word essay. Email your inquiries to Maria Nieves. Good luck!

On Thursday, September 22nd, 2011, Metaphrasis will bring to light kidney disease and donor options. Nicole M. Sisen, CHES, MS, of the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois will lead the first half of the workshop with a presentation entitled "Diabetes, High Blood Pressure & Kidney Disease: What Does It All Mean?" Jane Lee Zimmer of the Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network will share her presentation called "Hope into Life." 

This event is highly recommended for medical interpreters. Interpreters who attend may be eligible for 2 CEUs (continuing education credits).  Reserve your space today!

A Peek into a Successful Workshop

On Wednesday, June 1st, 2011, Metaphrasis hosted their third professional workshop of the year, facilitated by Martin Nava of the American Diabetes Association.  

Diabetes Workshop Attendees

Of the twenty people in attendance, 100% said their knowledge of diabetes increased. They all gave the workshop the highest rating possible ("very good"). One person wrote: "This is the first (Metaphrasis) workshop I have attended, and I am very pleased."  

When asked about workshops they'd like to see Metaphrasis host in the future, attendees suggested topics including heart disease, stress, genetics, and airborne diseases. 

Studies suggest that regularly using a second language can delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease symptoms. If YOU know a second language, keep your mind sharp while giving back to your community by working for Metaphrasis. 

while giving back to your community. 

Metaphrasis has immediate openings for trained interpreters in the following languages:

• Albanian
• Bosnian
• Burmese
• Croatian
• French
• Gujarati
• Japanese
• Korean
• Nepali
• Serbian
• Spanish
• Vietnamese

Qualifying candidates must be 18 or older, have a certificate from a 40+ hour medical interpreting program, and are able to pass a proficiency exam. Ideal candidates must be available during normal business hours 8am - 5pm, can commit to at least 2 days per week and 4 hours per day, are willing to travel, and possess excellent communication and personal skills.  

Metaphrasis offers competitive wages, flexible hours and locations, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to join a steadily growing company with a strong commitment to respect and diversity.

Find out how to join our stellar team here.

Ready for a Road Trip? Upcoming Interpreter Conferences

NATI Regional Conference: 8/4 - 8/6, Omaha, NE

"Language Rx: A Prescription for Language Access" is the theme for the 12th Annual Regional Conference for NATI (Nebraska Association for Translators and Interpreters). For a list of presenters and registration information, click here. 

TAHIT Symposium: 8/19 & 8/20, Dallas, TX

TAHIT (Texas Association for Healthcare Interpreters and Translators) is holding their 5th Annual Symposium on Language Access in Health Care on August 19th and 20th. July 1st is the final day for Early Bird registration; regular registration is open through August 15th. For more information, click here.

IMIA Annual Conference: 9/30 - 10/2, Boston, MA

The IMIA (International Medical Interpreters Association) is celebrating their 25th anniversary this year, and they invite you to celebrate with them during their annual conference in Boston. This year's theme is "Client Eduction - Everyone's Responsibility."  For a list of workshops and information about a special IMIA anniversary cruise scheduled for opening night, click here.  

Metaphrasis President Elizabeth Colón has attended two national interpreter conferences this summer. In May, Elizabeth traveled to New Orleans, LA, for the 5th Annual NCIHC (National Council on Interpreting in Health Care) Membership Meeting; in June, she attended Interpret America's Summit on Interpreting in Washington, DC. 

Here are pictures from Elizabeth's trip to DC:

Interpret America hits DC

Always Networking: Colón in DC

View more pictures from Elizabeth's DC trip on the Metaphrasis Facebook page.