So, you think you can interpret in healthcare?

Let’s face it. Not all teachers have what it takes to handle Kindergarten, and not all nurses have what it takes to handle the ICU. The same can be said for interpreters. Not all interpreters can handle international affairs and not all interpreters can handle healthcare. With that in mind, how can you tell if healthcare interpreting is right for you?

Posted on February 19, 2013 and filed under Newbie.

5 Tips When Debriefing After Healthcare Interpreter Field Observation

As field observation becomes a standard part of interpreter training programs and employee evaluations, the need to conduct effect post-session debriefs (a.k.a. performance feedback) grows. Facilitating a good debrief session is requires preparation and skill just as interpreting itself does. Here are a few tips to consider.