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• On Demand: Interpreting Pediatric Vaccines – Past and Present (Watch the recording and earn continuing education credits) 4 CEUs by DSHS (#681), AOC, OJD, CCHI, ATA. 0.4 by IMIA/NBCMI, $60/Members

  • Start
    05/01/2023
  • End
    09/26/2025
  • Location
    Online. Watch the recording and earn CEUs

  Register

  NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division (CID) presents:
  
  

  Interpreting Pediatric Vaccines – Past and Present 
  
  Unpacking the Evolution of Vaccination in Children:
  A Historical and Modern Perspective
  
  Presented by Sara Greenlee, MA CT

  
  NOTE: This is a pre-recorded workshop reformatted into on-demand.
  

  
  

  What is it about?
  Vaccines are the newest hot topic across the world. If you have worked in pediatric medicine though, you are already very familiar with them. But do we really know everything we’d like to about pediatric vaccines and the diseases that they prevent? If you’re curious about the science behind different types of vaccines or the systemic damage one tiny pathogen can cause, then this is the workshop for you. We will dive deep into the diseases targeted by the CDC’s pediatric vaccination schedule and the vaccines that are making them history.

  Learning Objectives: 

  • Understand the vaccine schedule recommended by the CDC for pediatric patients
  • Understand the different types of vaccines currently recommended for children in the US and the science behind their development
  • Learn about disease pathology of vaccine-preventable pediatric illnesses
  • Practice targeted skills necessary for interpreting the vaccine schedule and vaccine information
  • Become familiar with diseases discussed in well child and vaccine appointments

  
  Cost? 
  $60 NOTIS members, $85 Non-members  (Click to Join NOTIS)

  Registration? 
  Via the web. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation. If you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. Registration confirmation will include a video link, presentation slides and instructions on how to receive a certificate of attendance.

  1. Watch the recording (4 hours)
  2. Make a note of the two attendance codes from the recording
  3. Email the attendance codes to NOTIS 
  4. Receive a certificate of attendance within a week

  
  Continuing Education credits

  	Approved Credits
  Washington State DSHS	4 general credits (Approval number: 681)
  Washington State AOC	4 general credits
  Oregon Judicial Department	4 general credits
  ATA	4 self-study hours may be able to claim ATA CEPs from this recorded event. Please go to the ATA website at https://www.atanet.org/certification/continuing-education-requirement/ and review 'Category B, Self-study' for more information.)
  CCHI	4 credits (program ID: 9790)
  IMIA/NBCMI	0.4 credits (Education Registry ID 22-1036)

  
  NOTIS issues proof of continuing education at the time it is earned. NOTIS does not warrant the replacement of lost certificates.

  
  
  

   Who is teaching?
  
  Sara Greenlee, MA, CT is a medical translator and interpreter who works both in-house and as a freelancer. She is an ATA certified translator (Spanish > English) and a CCHI certified interpreter (CHI™-Spanish). She also holds a master’s degree in Translation and Interpretation from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (MIIS). Her career in medical interpretation began at Stanford Children’s Hospital in California and continued at Strong Memorial Hospital and its pediatric counterpart, Golisano Children’s Hospital, in New York. She currently works at Children’s Hospital of Orange County in Southern California.

  

  On-demand workshops are nonrefundable. Transfer of credit to another workshop is not allowed.

  Questions?
  
   

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• On Demand: Interpreting for Infant & Pregnancy Loss (watch the recording and earn continuing education credits) 3.5 CEUs by DSHS (#686), AOC. OJD. CCHI, ATA. 0.35 by IMIA/NBCMI. $49/Members

  • Start
    05/01/2023
  • End
    11/22/2025
  • Location
    Online. Watch the recording and earn CEUs

  Register

  NOTIS’ Community Interpreters Division presents:

  Interpreting for Infant & Pregnancy Loss 
  Presented by Marisa Rueda 

  This is a recorded workshop formatted into an on-demand workshop.

  
  

  What is it about?
  Pregnancy is often associated with new life. However, not all pregnancies result in the birth of a healthy child. Obstetric care accounts for a large volume of medical encounters requiring an interpreter. While routine obstetric visits may be predictable and short, medical interpreters need to be prepared to interpret for LEP patients who experience pregnancy complications and loss.

  During this session, you will learn about common causes, terminology, and standard care for infant and pregnancy loss. Additionally, you will hear stories about women who have first-hand experiences with this tragic loss of life. Their stories will provide insight on the emotional, physical, and psychological toll of experiencing this type of loss.

  Coming away from this session you will not only be more intellectually prepared, but also better equipped mentally and emotionally to interpret for patients in these encounters. You will also learn why professional interpreting services can significantly improve outcomes for LEP patients and family members in such situations. 

  Learning Objectives
  

  1. Identify common causes of pregnancy loss and treatment in the early, middle, and late stages of pregnancy. 
  2. Learn about standard care for patients who experience pregnancy loss during the first, second, and third trimesters. 
  3. Recognize the emotional, psychological, and physical challenges specific to pregnancy and infant loss.  
  4. Understand the role of good communication in reducing the risk of emotional and psychological pathologies after pregnancy loss. 
  5. Reflect on and/or discuss how interpreting for these losses affects medical interpreters. 

  
  Cost? 
  $49 NOTIS members, $79 non-members (Click to Join NOTIS)

  Registration?
  Via the web. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. A video link and a download button for presentation slides are on the registration confirmation.

  1. Watch the recording. (3.5 hours)
  2. Make a note of the two attendance codes from the recording. 
  3. Email the attendance codes to NOTIS 
  4. Receive a certificate of attendance within a week

  
  Continuing Education credits

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  Washington State DSHS	3.5 general	Approved (Approval number: 686)
  Washington State AOC	3.5 general	Approved
  Oregon Judicial Department	3 general	Approved
  ATA	3 self-study hours	You may be able to claim ATA CEPs from this recorded event. Please go to the ATA website at https://www.atanet.org/certification/continuing-education-requirement/ and review 'Category B, Self-study' for more information.
  CCHI	3.5 (ID: 09944)	Approved
  IMIA/NBCMI	0.35 (ID:22-1299)	Approved

  
  NOTIS issues proof of continuing education at the time it is earned. NOTIS does not warranty the replacement of lost certificates.

  

  
  Who is teaching? 
  Marisa Rueda Will graduated Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish from Luther College in 2006. She has been a medical interpreter at a major U.S. medical center for over 15 years. She became a Certified Healthcare Interpreter-Spanish in 2012 and a Licensed Interpreter Trainer through Cross Cultural Communications in 2017. In 2020, she became a Simulation Center Instructor. She is also a member of the NCIHC Webinars Work Group. In 2022, she was invited to present at the CHIA and ATA Conferences. Marisa specializes in education through storytelling. She has a special interest in providing education about interpreting for OB, mental health, and end of life encounters.  

  

  Refunds? 
  On-demand workshops are nonrefundable. Transfer of credit to another workshop is not allowed.

  Questions? Email the NOTIS office manager

  
  

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• On Demand - A Seat at the Table: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Tube Feeding (watch the recording and earn continuing education credits) 3.5 CEUs by DSHS (#716), CCHI, ATA. 0.35 by IMIA/NBCMI. $49/Members

  • Start
    06/26/2023
  • End
    06/21/2026
  • Location
    Online. Watch the recording and earn CEUs

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  NOTIS’ Community Interpreters Division presents

  A Seat at the Table: Everything you ever wanted to know about tube feeding

  Presented by Sara Greenlee MA CT,
  Megan Greenlee RD, CDN

  This is a recorded workshop formatted into an on-demand workshop. 

  
  

  What is it about? 

  Tube feeding is an intervention used in almost every area of medicine: neonatology, pediatrics, geriatrics, obstetrics, surgery, behavioral health, and many more. Come learn from an Advanced Nutritional Support Dietician which patients are candidates for feeding tubes and why. In this webshop, we will cover the types of tubes that can be offered, what goes in them, and how patients and caregivers are taught to care for them. Live exercises will work on interpretation skills and vocabulary building so that you will never have to ask what a “tubbie” is or how decanting works. Our expert will walk you through every step and have you feeling like a pro in no time! 
  
  Goals of the webshop
  

  • Become familiar with the different types of feeding tubes, the process of placing each type of feeding tube, the basics of feeding tube care, common formulas/formula types, and expected follow up
  • Recognize vocabulary and concepts related to feeding tubes and situate them in context
  • Improve interpretation-related skills that will be used in encounters involving feeding tubes
  • Build a glossary to help prepare for sessions or translations involving feeding tubes

   
  
  $49 NOTIS members, $79 Non-members (Click to Join NOTIS)

  Online. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. 

  Registration confirmation will include video link, quiz link, presentation slides and instructions on how to receive a certificate of attendance. This workshop will be offered through June 21st, 2026.

  Steps on how to receive your certificate:
  

  1. Watch the recording (3.5 hours).
  2. Answer the quiz. 
  3. Receive a certificate of attendance within five business days.

  You can pause and resume the video anytime as needed.

  You need a passing grade of 80% for CEUs to be awarded. Answer a total of 30 questions in six places in this video. A passing score is 72 points or above. You can retake quiz as many as need.

  
  

   

  	Approved Credits
  Washington State DSHS	3.5 general credits (Approval number: 716)
  Oregon Judicial Department	3 general credits
  ATA	3 self-study hours may be able to claim ATA CEPs from this recorded event. Please go to the ATA website at https://www.atanet.org/certification/continuing-education-requirement/ and review 'Category B, Self-study' for more information.)
  CCHI	3.5 credits (program ID: 09716)
  IMIA/NBCMI	0.35 approved (ID: 23-1147)

  NOTIS does not warranty the replacement of lost certificates.

  

  
  

   Sara Greenlee, MA, CT is a medical translator and interpreter who works both in-house and as a freelancer. She is an ATA certified translator (Spanish > English) and a CCHI certified interpreter (CHI™-Spanish). She also holds a master’s degree in Translation and Interpretation from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (MIIS). Her career in medical interpretation began at Stanford Children’s Hospital in California and continued at Strong Memorial Hospital and its pediatric counterpart, Golisano Children’s Hospital, in New York. She currently works at Children’s Hospital of Orange County in Southern California.

  Megan Greenlee RD, CDN joined the URMC Golisano Children’s Hospital medical team in 2019 and she is a part of the department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Nutrition and Hepatology. She started her career at one end of the nutrition spectrum as a pastry chef and graduated with an Associate’s of Applied Science from Paul Smith’s College. She then transferred to the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) as she became fascinated with the science behind food. She graduated from RIT with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nutrition Management and completed her dietetic internship at the West Virginia University Medical Center at Ruby Memorial Hospital in 2016. She then returned to Rochester, NY and worked as a long term care and neurobehavioral dietitian as well as a pediatric outpatient dietitian for Rochester Regional Health. After 3 years with RRH, she jumped at the opportunity to join the Pediatric Advanced Nutrition Support clinic at Golisano Children’s Hospital and have fallen in love with pediatric medicine.    

   

  
  

   On-demand workshops are nonrefundable. Transfer of credit to another workshop is not allowed.

   

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• On Demand: Interpreting for Well Visits (Watch the recording and earn continuing education credits) 2 CEUs by DSHS (#710), AOC, CCHI, ATA. 0.2 by IMIA/NBCMI. $30/Members

  • Start
    06/27/2023
  • End
    06/21/2026
  • Location
    Online. Watch the recording and earn CEUs

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  NOTIS’ Community Interpreters Division presents

  Interpreting for Well Visits

  Presented by Eliana Lobo

  Are you new to healthcare interpreting?
  Are you a conference, social services or court interpreter who is interested in taking healthcare assignments?

  If so, this is the workshop for you!

  
  

   This webshop is a two-hour workshop, covering interpreting for check-ups and well visits in the following areas of specialization: Adult Medicine and Pediatrics, often referred to as Family Medicine, and the Dental Clinic.  Topics one can expect to cover in each clinic; how to prepare in advance (terminology and concepts related to development, metrics and measurements); proper protocols before, during and after the examination will be reviewed. Resources, recommendations and best practices for interpreting in these settings will be shared. 

  Standards of Practice related to sight translation and assisting patients with forms will be looked at carefully. You will learn about a tool for quickly assessing sight translation requests (that is, weeding out requests that are appropriate from those that are not, along with practical suggestions for handling these requests. Best practice recommendations for navigating privacy issues when assisting patients with paperwork will be shared, as well as how to handle the entering of personal information on forms. The importance of the Pre-Session will be reviewed.

  Most of this presentation is devoted into delving into what distinguishes annual check-ups for both men vs women, adult vs an infant or child, and for dental appointments. What one can expect will take place during these types of well visits will be explained. With the changes brought about by the implementation of Section 1557, more and more dental practices are scheduling interpreters for their patients. A review of practices for preventative (annual check-ups) and corrective (orthodontia) dental care will be reviewed.
  
  This session also covers best practice for assisting patients with intake and return visit paperwork, and NCIHC recommendations for what qualifies for sight translation, and what types of documents need to be professionally translated.
  There will be practice delivering a brief, yet complete pre-session, and how to ask for repetitions and clarifications in a professional manner. Methods (formulas) and phone apps for converting from imperial to metric measures will be shared. Mathematical concepts such as median, mean, average, percentage and percentile, will be discussed in order to help attendees grasp the concepts clearly, so as to find equivalents for their language pair.
  Free links to reputable resources for glossaries, terminology, patient education material and standards of practice will be provided.

  This is a recorded workshop reformatted into an on-demand format.
  

   $30 NOTIS members, $50 Non-members (Click to Join NOTIS)

   Via the web. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. This workshop will be offered through June 21st, 2026.

  A video link, a quiz link, and download buttons for handouts and presentation slides are included on the registration confirmation.

  Steps on how to receive your certificate:

  1. Watch the recording. (2 hours)
  2. Answer the quiz. 
  3. Receive a certificate of attendance within five business days.

  You can pause and resume the video anytime as needed.

  You need a passing grade of 80% for CEUs to be awarded. Answer a total of 25 questions in 3 places in this video. A passing score is 80 points or above. You can retake quiz as many as need.

  
  

   

  	Approved Credits
  Washington State DSHS	2 general credits (Approval number: 710)
  Washington State AOC	2 performance credits
  ATA	2 self-study hours may be able to claim ATA CEPs from this recorded event as well. Please go to the ATA website at https://www.atanet.org/certification/continuing-education-requirement/ and review 'Category B, Self-study' for more information.)
  CCHI	2 credits (ID: 0979)
  IMIA/NBCMI	0.2 credits (ID: 21-1225)

  NOTS issues proof of continuing education at the time it is earned. NOTIS does not warranty the replacement of lost certificates.

  

  
  

   Eliana Lobo is a Certified Medical Interpreter and Trainer of Trainers, with M.A.s from Brown University in Bilingual Education, and Portuguese & Brazilian Studies. Beginning as a Spanish/Portuguese medical interpreter at Rhode Island Hospital, then becoming Trainer & Supervisor for Harborview Medical Center’s Department of Interpreter Services in Seattle, followed by National Director of Interpreter Quality for In Demand, and currently Director of Lobo Language Access in Tacoma Washington, Eliana provides consultation on language access plans, interpreter training curricula, and diversity & inclusion issues. Eliana is a regular speaker at healthcare interpreter conferences, presenter/co- host for NCIHC’s “Home for Trainers” webinar series, Board member and Chair of the Standards & Training Committee at NCIHC, and a former CCHI Commissioner.
    

  
  

   On-demand workshops are nonrefundable. Transfer of credit to another workshop is not allowed.

   Email to NOTIS

  
  

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• On Demand: What You Need to Succeed as a Video Remote Interpreter (watch the recording and earn continuing education credits) 2 CEUs by DSHS (#724), AOC, OJD, CCHI, ATA. 0.2 by IMIA/NBCMI $30/Members

  • Start
    10/23/2023
  • End
    10/16/2026
  • Location
    Online. Watch the recording and earn CEUs

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  NOTIS’ Community Interpreters Division presents
  

  What You Need to Succeed as a Video Remote Interpreter

  Presented by Eliana Lobo

  This is a pre-recorded workshop reformatted into on-demand.

  

  
  

  This workshop looks at best practices for remote interpreting from home. Increasingly, during the pandemic, many onsite interpreters have made this shift as independent contractors. Telehealth is booming, and despite the easy commute when one works from home, assignments have gotten tougher, as remote interpreting requests have grown in scope and increasingly are scheduled for complex encounters, during this pandemic.
  
  Guidelines for choosing equipment, workstation set-up and connectivity requirements, observing HIPAA, and managing clients during the session are shared. We’ll look at how to:  enhance one’s remote persona, and utilize scripts to enforce best practice (pre-session, confidentiality, transparency and managing the flow). Local and Federal law governing call center employment practices will be examined. Links will be shared for materials and exercises to assist interpreters with skills assessment and enhancement. 
  

  Learning Objectives:
  1) Understand how to triage requests to the appropriate modality
  2) Know how to configure your home or call center workstation for best user experience
  3) Understand the importance of continually self-assessing one’s interpreting skills; knowing where to find training materials to develop and improve that skillset

  $30 NOTIS members, $50 Non-members (Click to Join NOTIS)
  
  After registering, you will receive an email confirmation. If you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. Registration confirmation will include a video link, a quiz link, presentation slides, and instructions on how to receive a certificate of attendance.

  1. Watch the recording (2 hours).
  2. Take a 25-question quiz
  3. Receive a certificate of attendance within five business days.
     

  
  

  A quiz link is on the registration confirmation and on the description of the recording. You need a passing grade of 80% for CEs to be awarded.

  
  

   

  	Credits
  Washington State DSHS	2 general (Approval #724)
  Washington State AOC	2 performance
  Oregon Judicial Department	2 general
  ATA	2 self-study hours	2 self-study hours may be able to claim ATA CEPs from this recorded event. Please go to the ATA website at https://www.atanet.org/certification/continuing-education-requirement/ and review 'Category B, Self-study' for more information.)
  CCHI	2 instructional hours  (CEAP ID #9482)
  IMIA/NBCMI	0.2 CEU (23-1209)

  NOTS issues proof of continuing education at the time it is earned. NOTIS does not warranty the replacement of lost certificates.

  

  
  

  Eliana Lobo is a Certified Medical Interpreter and Trainer of Trainers, with M.A.s from Brown University in Bilingual Education, and Portuguese & Brazilian Studies. Beginning as a Spanish/Portuguese medical interpreter at Rhode Island Hospital, then becoming Trainer & Supervisor for Harborview Medical Center’s Department of Interpreter Services in Seattle, followed by National Director of Interpreter Quality for In Demand, and currently Director of Lobo Language Access in Tacoma Washington, Eliana provides consultation on language access plans, interpreter training curricula, and diversity & inclusion issues. Eliana is a regular speaker at healthcare interpreter conferences, presenter/co- host for NCIHC’s “Home for Trainers” webinar series, Board member and Chair of the Standards & Training Committee at NCIHC, and a former CCHI Commissioner.  

  
  

   On-demand workshops are nonrefundable. Transfer of credit to another workshop is not allowed.

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• On Demand: DUI 101 - From Plea Forms to Sentencing Grids: Mastering DUI Court Interpreting (Watch the recording and earn continuing education credits) 2 CEUs by AOC and OJD $20/Members

  • Start
    11/10/2023
  • End
    12/31/2024
  • Location
    Online. Watch the recording and earn CEUs

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   The NOTIS Legal Division presents

  DUI 101 - From Plea Forms to Sentencing Grids: Mastering DUI Court Interpreting

  Presented by Raymond Ejarque, ATTORNEY at LAW

  This is a recorded workshop formatted into an on-demand workshop.
  
  

  What is it about?
  In this course, we will explore the court proceedings that certified interpreters are likely to encounter in their work. We will cover a range of topics, including the basics of court interpreting, the role of the interpreter in court proceedings, and the types of cases that interpreters may be called upon to interpret. We will also delve into more specific areas of court interpreting, such as plea forms, DUI sentencing grids, and sentence recommendation forms. Throughout the course, we will provide practical guidance on how to approach these various aspects of court interpreting, and will highlight key considerations and best practices for interpreters working in this context. By the end of the course, participants will have a deeper understanding of the court interpreting process, and will be better equipped to provide high-quality interpretation services in this setting.

  Learning objectives:

  • Understanding of what constitutes DUI and lesser included crimes
  • Terminology
  • The process of a DUI case from start to end 

  
  

  Cost? 
  
  $20 NOTIS members, $30 Non-members,  (Click to Join NOTIS)

  Registration? 
  Online only. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation.  Registration confirmation will include a video link, handouts, and instructions on how to receive a certificate of attendance. If you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through.

  1. Watch the recording (2 hours)
  2. Make a note of the two attendance codes from the recording
  3. Email the attendance codes to NOTIS 
  4. Receive a certificate of attendance within five business days

  	Credits	Approval Status
  WA AOC (Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts)	2 performance	Approved
  OJD (Oregon Judicial Department)	2 general	Approved

  Note: CEU is not requested from DSHS. 
  NOTIS does not warranty the replacement of lost certificates.

  Handouts: 
  

  • Statement of Defendant on Plea of Guilty
  • Court DUI Sentencing Grid 
  • Court DUI Sentencing Grid (Spanish)

  
  

  Who is teaching? Raymond Ejarque has practiced law since his admission to the Washington State Bar in June of 1994. He started his career in public interest law helping migrant farm workers and indigents in Texas and Washington State.  Later he worked in Criminal defense as a public defender in Seattle for many years. As a Public Defender Mr. Ejarque gained invaluable trial and courtroom experience. He learned early how to take tough cases to a jury and how to form persuasive arguments to convince judges and juries to look at his clients story in a new light. In 2006 Mr. Ejarque formed his own Criminal and Criminal Defense Firm with a mission to provide high quality defense to people at affordable and reasonable fees.

  

  Refunds? On-demand workshops are nonrefundable. Transfer of credit to another workshop is not allowed.

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• On Demand: Self-Editing for Literary Translation (Free for members!)

  • Start
    12/08/2023
  • End
    12/31/2024
  • Location
    Online

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  Northwest Literary Translators Group presents
  

  Self-Editing for Literary Translation

  Presented by Mia Spangenberg and Kay Heikkinen

  NOTE: This is a pre-recorded workshop reformatted into on-demand.

  

  The Northwest Literary Translators welcome you to an online seminar about literary translators' favorite methods for editing their own work. From reading out loud to changing the color of the font, we all have strategies and tricks for forcing ourselves to see (and hear!) our text in a new light. But are there specific areas or types of text that present extra pitfalls when editing? Is there a perfect time of day for dealing with revisions? How many drafts is too many? Come to hear your colleagues' collected wisdom and share your best tips with us.

  This event will be organized into two parts. Part 1 will be brief presentations by members who have a specific set of techniques to share or demonstrate. Part 2 will be devoted to discussion and brainstorming. 

  Cost?
  Free for NOTIS members, $5 Non-members (Click to Join NOTIS)

  Registration?
  After registering, you will receive an email confirmation. If you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. Registration confirmation will include a video link.
  
  CEUs? 
  Please note that no continuing education credits will be awarded.

  Presenters: 

  Mia Spangenberg translates from Finnish, Swedish, and German into English. Her translations include works by acclaimed artists such as Finlandia-prize winning author Pirkko Saisio and children’s book author and illustrator Marika Maijala. She holds a Ph.D. in Scandinavian studies from the University of Washington, Seattle, where she resides with her family. You can find her on her website: https://www.miaspangenberg.com/
  

  
  

  Kay Heikkinen is a translator and academic who holds a PhD from Harvard University. She was previously Ibn Rushd Lecturer of Arabic at the University of Chicago. Among other books, she has translated Naguib Mahfouz’s In the Time of Love, Radwa Ashour’s The Woman From Tantoura, and Huzama Habayeb's Velvet, for which she was awarded the 2020 Saif-Ghobash Banipal Prize for Arabic Literary Translation. She lives in Seattle, Washington.

  
  NOTE: On-Demand workshops are nonrefundable.

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• On Demand: Interpreting for Psychosocial Evaluations (watch the recording and earn continuing education credits) 2 CEUs by DSHS (#732), AOC, OJD, CCHI, ATA, CIMCE. 0.2 by IMIA/NBCMI $30/Members

  • Start
    01/05/2024
  • End
    12/27/2026
  • Location
    Online. Watch the recording and earn CEUs

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  NOTIS’ Community Interpreters Division presents
  

  Interpreting for Psychosocial Evaluations

  Presented by Robin Ragan

  This is a pre-recorded workshop reformatted into on-demand.

  

  
  

  Get familiar with the who, what, where, and why of a psychosocial evaluation from the context of nursing, social work, criminal and immigration law. Learn about the ways a psychosocial evaluation is different from mental health therapy. We will also cover the unique features of this type of evaluation so that the interpreter can anticipate the format and flow, ranging from syntax to emotionally charged content. Find out what skills you need for this type of interpretation and what you can do to improve those skills.  We will also practice with a mock script! 

  Learning Goals:

  • Describe the purpose of a  Psychosocial Evaluation in various contexts

  • Anticipate the format and flow of a psychosocial evaluation

  • Describe challenges interpreting for these sessions

  • Name coping strategies for the interpreter

  • Know how to get involved

  $30 NOTIS members, $50 Non-members (Click to Join NOTIS)
  
  After registering, you will receive an email confirmation. If you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. Registration confirmation will include a video link, a quiz link, presentation slides, and instructions on how to receive a certificate of attendance.

  1. Watch the recording (2 hours).
  2. Take a 24-question quiz
  3. Receive a certificate of attendance within five business days.
     

  
  

  A quiz link is on the registration confirmation and on the description of the recording. You need a passing grade of 80% for CEs to be awarded.

  
  

   

  	Credits	Approval Status
  Washington State DSHS	2 general	Approved (#732)
  Washington State AOC	2 performance	Approved
  Oregon Judicial Department	2 general	Approved
  ATA	2 self-study hours	2 self-study hours may be able to claim ATA CEPs from this recorded event. Please go to the ATA website at https://www.atanet.org/certification/continuing-education-requirement/ and review 'Category B, Self-study' for more information.)
  CCHI	2 instructional hours	Approved (CEAP ID #10321)
  IMIA/NBCMI	0.2 CEU	Approved (Registry ID: 23-1027)
  CIMCE	2 hours	Approved (CIMCE#L7194)

  NOTS issues proof of continuing education at the time it is earned. NOTIS does not warranty the replacement of lost certificates.

  

  
  

  Robin Ragan is a professor of Spanish at Knox College in Illinois, teaching in a translation and interpreter training program designed by her. She earned her CMI-Spanish since 2016, and is a Illinois state court interpreter as well. In 2020 she earned the Global Engagement Initiative Award from the American Council on Teachers of Foreign Languages Global for her translation and interpreting program at Knox, and a Humanities Innovation Grant from the Modern Languages Association to support new coursework on “Interpreting for Crisis Contexts in Immigration”. Robin is also a collaborator with Americans Against Language Barriers where she trains future medical interpreters and frequently teaches units on Modes, Roles, Ethics and Vicarious Trauma. She interprets for psychosocial evaluations on a weekly basis through her work with immigrant populations and asylum seekers.
  

  
  

   On-demand workshops are nonrefundable. Transfer of credit to another workshop is not allowed.

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• On Demand: Criminal Motions 101 - Washington State General Criminal Procedure and Motions Practice for Interpreters (Watch the recording and earn continuing education credits) 2 CEUs by AOC and OJD $20/Members

  • Start
    02/29/2024
  • End
    02/17/2025
  • Location
    Online. Watch the recording and earn CEUs

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  The NOTIS Legal Division presents:

  
  Criminal Motions 101 - WA State General Criminal Procedure & Motions Practice for Interpreters
  Presented by Gabriel I. Banfi, Attorney at Law

  NOTE: This is a recorded workshop formatted into an on-demand workshop.
  

  

  What is this about? 
  Please join us to review general criminal procedure for the Superior Courts and for the Courts of Limited Jurisdiction in the State of Washington. Discussion will emphasize the scope, purpose, and construction of Arraignments, Pre-Trial Conferences, Omnibus Hearings, Motions Hearings, Bench and Jury Trials, and Sentencings. The topics will focus on basic understanding for Interpreters and how they may improve their role as an important part of the judicial process.

  In addition, this webinar will discuss the general background of Motions practice in the Criminal Justice system and how pre-trial Motions do affect how a case is presented to the Court and a Jury. Emphasis will be placed on typical Motions raised during a Criminal Trial such as the 3.5 Motion to Suppress Statements made by a defendant and 3.6 Motion to Suppress physical evidence raised in a criminal proceeding.

  Handouts: A syllabus and two sample trial documents.

  
  

  
  

  Cost? 
  $20 NOTIS members, $30 non-membes (Click to Join NOTIS)

  Registration? 
  Online only. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation.  Registration confirmation will include a video link, handouts, and instructions on how to receive a certificate of attendance. If you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through.

  1. Watch the recording (2 hours)
  2. Make a note of the two attendance codes from the recording
  3. Email the attendance codes to NOTIS (info@notisnet.org)
  4. Receive a certificate of attendance within five business days

  
  Continuing Education Credits

  	Approved credits
  WA State AOC (Administrative of courts)	2 performance
  OJD (Oregon Judicial Department)	2 general

  
  Note: CEUs were not requested from DSHS. 
  NOTIS does not guarantee the replacement of lost certificates.

  
  

  Who is teaching? 
  
  Gabriel I. Banfi has over 28 years of experience as an attorney helping many people from all walks of life. He has helped defendants in high profile nationally known cases as well as low-level local misdemeanors and everything in between. Gabriel sees the person behind the charges as an individual with rights and approaches their situation with the compassion and dignity that they deserve. Fluent in both written and spoken Spanish.

  Notable Cases 
  

  • State v. Mary K. Letourneau, King County Superior Court, 1997

  • State v. Alvin Willis, King County Superior Court, Second Strike Sex Case, 2000

  • In re Inquest of Nelson Martinez Mendez, Bellevue Police Shooting, August 2001

  • Mohammed Sakhi V. Janet Reno, 9' Circuit Court of Appeals, Asylum and Withholding of Deportation (Argued before 9h' Circuit Court of Appeals)

  • State v Victor Torres Zuniga, Snohomish County Superior Court, Murder in the First Degree- 2023-2024
    
    

  

  
  Refunds? On-demand workshops are nonrefundable. Transfer of credit to another workshop is not allowed.

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• On Demand: Terminology Management for Language Specialists (watch the recording and earn continuing education credits) 1 CEU by ATA. $10/members

  • Start
    04/11/2024
  • End
    04/03/2025
  • Location
    Online. Watch the recording and earn CEU

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  NOTIS’ Translation Division presents

  Terminology Management for Language Specialists

  Presented by: Irina Spinosa
  

  
  

  Course description: Learn about the role of terminology management in today’s language industry. Get familiar with important rules of glossary building and maintaining. Explore some efficient ways of terminology work for translators and interpreters.

  Workshop syllabus: 

  1. Defining a term
  2. Terminology extraction, documenting, maintaining
  3. Glossary creation
  4. Terminology management
  5. Terminology Management Systems at work
  6. Terminology Management Tools

  This is a recorded workshop reformatted into an on-demand workshop.

  

  Cost: $10 NOTIS members, $15 Non-members (Click to Join NOTIS)

  Registration: After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. Registration confirmation will include a video link. Available through April 3, 2025.

  Credit: 1 self-study hour may be able to claim ATA CEPs from this recorded event. Please go to the ATA website at https://www.atanet.org/certification/continuing-education-requirement/ and review 'Category B, Self-study' for more information.)
  (Note: No CEU by DSHS, AOC, OJD, CCHI, NBCMI)

  Certificate of attendance: Email info@notisnet.org to request a certificate after watching the recording.
  

    
  

  Presenter: Irina Spinosa was born and raised in Moscow, Russia. She graduated from Moscow State Pedagogical University with an MA in Russian Language and Literature and Translation Theory. Moving to Seattle in 2000, Irina continued teaching Russian and working as a freelance translator. In 2002 she completed a localization program at UW and has worked as a localization project coordinator and manager at Glyph Language Services, Bown Global Solutions, Lionbridge and Microsoft. Irina is an English into Russian ATA certified translator. She enjoys both teaching and translating.

  
  

  Refund: On-demand workshops are nonrefundable. Transfer of credit to another workshop is not allowed.

  Question: Email NOTIS

  
  

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• On Demand: Machine and GenAI Translation Techniques (watch the recording and earn continuing education credits) 1 CEU by ATA. Free for members!

  • Start
    06/04/2024
  • End
    06/01/2025
  • Location
    Online. Watch the recording and earn CEU

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  NOTIS’ Translation Division presents

  Machine and GenAI Translation Techniques
  Presented by: Konstantin Dranch, Elena Murgolo

  
  

  
  Artificial Intelligence can and should be used to make translators' lives easier: remove common and repetitive errors, make their work faster and possibly more fun. Please join us to explore effective ways to control AI and use it maximize gains in localization workflows.

  You will learn:
  

  1. What are MT and genAI: similarities and differences
  2. How to integrate MT and genAI: connect tools directly into CAT tools
  3. How to concatenate MT and genAI: use genAI to improve MT quality and post-editing proficiency

  This is a recorded workshop reformatted into an on-demand workshop.

  

  Cost: Free for NOTIS members, $15 Non-members (Click to Join NOTIS)

  Registration: After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. Registration confirmation will include a video link. Available through June 1, 2025.

  Credit: 1 self-study hour may be able to claim ATA CEPs from this recorded event. Please go to the ATA website at https://www.atanet.org/certification/continuing-education-requirement/ and review 'Category B, Self-study' for more information.)
  (Note: No CEU by DSHS, AOC, OJD, CCHI, NBCMI)

  Certificate of attendance: Email info@notisnet.org to request a certificate after watching the recording.
  

    

  
  Konstantin Dranch - Co-founder of Custom.MT: A market researcher, public speaker and industry influencer, with over a decade of expertise in the localization industry and machine translation. Since 2012, he has delivered annual reports and insights into European markets. With a background as a business journalist and strategist for a language technology firm, Konstantin now spearheads comprehensive global rankings of language services and technology providers.

  Elena Murgolo - Localization Consultant: A language expert and tech enthusiast with a passion for martial arts. She started as a conference interpreter, mastering English and German, then transitioned into technical translation. Elena excelled in Language Technology, managing CAT tools and MT. In academia, she’s published papers and presented at conferences. At Custom MT, she’s a Localization Consultant, leading AI model training projects. Beyond work, Elena teaches judo to children, making her Custom.MT’s l10n ace with a judo twist.

  
  

  Refund: On-demand workshops are nonrefundable. Transfer of credit to another workshop is not allowed.

  Question: Email NOTIS

  
  

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• On Demand: Introduction to Genetic Counseling for Medical Interpreters (watch the recording and earn continuing education credits) 2 CEUs by DSHS (#800), AOC, OJD, CCHI, ATA, CIMCE. 0.2 by IMIA/NBCMI $30/Members

  • Start
    12/22/2024
  • End
    12/16/2027
  • Location
    Online. Watch the recording and earn CEUs

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  NOTIS’ Community Interpreters Division presents
  

  Introduction to Genetic Counseling for Medical Interpreters

  Presented by Megan Yabumoto and Ernesto Marquez Montes

  This is a pre-recorded workshop reformatted into on-demand.

  

  Course Description: 
  
  This two-hour training provides interpreters with an overview of genetic counseling, including common and complex genetics/genomics concepts. Facilitated by two WA state genetic counselors, this workshop will teach participants about the role of genetic counselors in healthcare, key genetic concepts, and the types of genetic tests and conditions commonly discussed in pediatric settings. Through interactive activities, interpreters will practice translating and interpreting specialized terminology and gain insight into the psychosocial aspects of genetic counseling. This session emphasizes the critical role of interpreters in bridging the communication gap between patients and healthcare providers in the complex field of genetics.

  Learning objectives:

  • Genetic counseling training, education, areas of practice, and specializations

  • Basic genetics: cells, DNA, genes, chromosomes

  • Inheritance patterns: autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, X-linked, mitochondrial

  • Types of genetic variation

  • Types of genetic tests

  • Utility of a pedigree (family history)

  • Genetic counselor-patient interactions

  Participants will receive handouts with key genetics/genomics terms and practice consecutive interpreting using audio files.

  $30 NOTIS members, $50 Non-members (Click to Join NOTIS)
  

  
  After registering, you will receive an email confirmation. If you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. Registration confirmation will include a video link, a quiz link, presentation slides, and instructions on how to receive a certificate of attendance.

  Steps to receive a certificate:

  1. Watch the recording (2 hours).
  2. Take a 20-question quiz
  3. Receive a certificate of attendance within five business days.
     

  A quiz link is on the registration confirmation and on the description of the recording. You need a passing grade of 80% for CEs to be awarded.

  
  

   

  	Credits	Approval Status
  Washington State DSHS	2 general	Approved (Approval number: 800)
  Washington State AOC	2 performance	Approved
  Oregon Judicial Department	2 general	Approved
  ATA	2 self-study hours	2 self-study hours may be able to claim ATA CEPs from this recorded event. Please go to the ATA website at https://www.atanet.org/certification/continuing-education-requirement/ and review 'Category B, Self-study' for more information.)
  CCHI	2.5 instructional hours	Approved: ID10514
  IMIA/NBCMI	0.2 CEU
  CIMCE	2 hours

  NOTS issues proof of continuing education at the time it is earned. NOTIS does not warranty the replacement of lost certificates.

  

  
  

  Who is teaching?

  Megan Yabumoto is a pediatric genetic counselor in Medical Genetics at Seattle Children’s Hospital (SCH) where she sees patients in the general genetics, skeletal dysplasias, and epilepsy genetics clinics. Megan graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine with a Master’s degree in Human Genetic and Genetic Counseling in 2022. Megan, Ernesto, and other colleagues have been partnering with the in-house interpreter and translation services at SCH to better bridge the gap in understanding of common and complex genetics topics.

  
  

  

  Ernesto Marquez Montes graduated in Spring of 2024 from the University of Washington with his Master’s in Genetic Counseling. Currently, he works as a bilingual children and family counselor in community services. He also has experience working with neurodiverse individuals and is passionate about making services accessible. Ernesto believes that fostering a partnership with healthcare interpreters is vital to accessible healthcare and critical for the future of genetics.

  
  

  
  

   On-demand workshops are nonrefundable. Transfer of credit to another workshop is not allowed.

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• On Demand: Probation 101 (Watch the recording and earn continuing education credits) 2 CEUs by AOC, OJD, CIMCE $20/Members

  • Start
    12/23/2024
  • End
    12/31/2025
  • Location
    Online. Watch the recording and earn CEUs

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  The NOTIS Legal Division presents

  
  Probation 101
  Presented by Tara Faust, a Probation Officer with the Snohomish County District Court

  This is a recorded workshop formatted into an on-demand workshop.
  

  Workshop Overview: This two-hour workshop, Probation 101, is designed for legal court interpreters to enhance their understanding of the probation system and its role within the judicial process. Presented by Tara Faust, a Snohomish County Probation Officer, the session will cover key aspects of probation. 

  What is Probation? 
  A detailed explanation of probation as a legal alternative to incarceration.

  Who is Put on Probation? 
  Explore the profiles of individuals typically placed on probation, the types of offenses that lead to probation, and the legal factors courts consider when issuing probation sentences.

  What Do Probation Officers Do?
  A comprehensive look at the responsibilities of probation officers.
  
  By the end of this workshop, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of probation, its legal implications, and how to accurately convey these concepts.

  Presentation slides will be shared with the registrants. 
  
  

  
  

  Cost? 
  $20 NOTIS members, $30 Non-members,  (Click to Join NOTIS)

  Registration? 
  Online only. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation.  Registration confirmation will include a video link, presentation slides, and instructions on how to receive a certificate of attendance. If you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through.

  Steps to Receive Certificate
  

  1. Watch the recording (2 hours)
  2. Make a note of the two attendance codes from the recording
  3. Email the attendance codes to NOTIS (info@notisnet.org)

  You will receive your certificate within five business days
  

  Continuing Education Credits
  

  	Approved credits
  WA State AOC (Administrative of courts)	2 performance
  OJD (Oregon Judicial Department)	2 general
  CIMCE (California Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education)	2 hours (CIMCE#7612)

  Note: CEU is not requested from DSHS. 
  NOTIS does not warranty the replacement of lost certificates.

  
  

  Who is teaching? Tara Faust has been employed by the Snohomish County District Court since September 2016. She began her career as a Legal Processing Assistant II, working on the court side with responsibilities such as in-court clerking, front counter assistance, infractions, and criminal correspondence. In 2019, Tara was promoted to Probation Officer. By 2021, she transitioned to Programs Coordinator, where she taught court-ordered driving classes and facilitated the DV-MRT cognitive behavioral program. In 2022, she moved into her current role as the Electronic Monitoring Coordinator, overseeing probationers on electronic home detention.

  

  Refunds? On-demand workshops are nonrefundable. Transfer of credit to another workshop is not allowed.

  Questions?
  
   

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• Translation & Interpretation Information Session

  • When
    01/07/2025
  •  
    17:30 - 18:30
  • Location
    Online via Zoom

  
  

  **FREE INFO SESSION**
  
  

  Translation & Interpretation Information Session

  • When : January 7 ; 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
  • Location : Online , Zoom WA

  Overview

  Are you bilingual and interested in learning about our Translation and Intepretation classes and certificate program? Join this FREE Info Session to learn what to expect in these classes, and bring any questions you might have.

  This Info Session is designed for bilinguals (or multilinguals), and anyone who is currently learning another language and interested in becoming and translator and/or interpreter. No prior knowledge of translation and interpretation is required.

  Hosted online on Zoom, this Info Session requires that you have internet connection and access to a personal device with webcam and microphone in order to participate. Please register in advance. We look forward to seeing you!  

  Register

  *This event is not organized or sponsored by NOTIS.
  

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• Translation and Interpretation: Basics

  • When
    01/09/2025
  •  
    18:00 - 21:00
  • Location
    Online

  
  

  Translation and Interpretation: Basics

  
  

  • When : Thursday, January 9 to February 06 ; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
  • Location : Online , Zoom WA
  • Fee : $399

  Class Overview

  This is the essential course for anyone interested in becoming a professional translator or interpreter, and for people who work with them. In this beginning class, you will learn the basics of the translation of interpretation field.

  Explore topics such as the roles of translators and interpreters, the process of translation and interpretation, different types of translation and interpretation services, important terms and concepts, and more. Explore the differences between machine translation, machine assisted translation, and computer aided translation tools. Become familiar with the field and prepare yourself for further study in translation and interpretation. 

  This class is a great place to start to explore or begin an exciting career! This is also a great way to learn about the field from a related role, if you work with translators and interpreters.

  
  

  *This event is not organized or sponsored by NOTIS.
  

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• Interpreting for Postpartum Care (Online live via Zoom) Two sessions, 8 CEUs by DSHS (#691), AOC, CCHI, ATA. 0.8 by IMIA/NBCMI. $119/Members

  • Start
    01/11/2025
  •  
  • End
    01/18/2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Online via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    31

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  NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division presents: 

  Interpreting for Postpartum Care 
  Presented by Marisa Rueda Will, CHI

  
  

  
  Obstetric care does not end after a baby is delivered. Interpreters are often called to interpret for new mothers in the postpartum unit to discuss lactation, feeding, newborn screening, newborn cares, and postpartum care. This education is comprehensive and may take hours. Like any specialty area, postpartum teaching has its own terminology. Additionally, you will hear about how this care is different for women who have experienced a pregnancy loss.  

  During this session, you will discover the current methods and terminology utilized when interpreting for patients who have recently given birth. You will also hear about how these methods have changed over the last ten years and what this means for the goals of the encounter.  

  In true Tica Interpreter Education fashion, you will also hear stories about women who willingly share their postpartum journeys. These stories will help you understand how each new mother faces their own joys and struggles. Postpartum care varies depending on the patient and their needs. These stories will give you concrete examples to make the information shared poignant and memorable. After attending this session, you will be prepared to work with a variety of postpartum patients.
    

  

  • Identify common postpartum cares and become familiar with terminology when interpreting for these encounters.  

  • Learn about postpartum care to nontraditional pregnancy journeys, including pregnancy loss and/or labor and delivery complications.  

  • Recognize how education regarding newborn screening and lactation have changed over the last decade.  

  • Reflect on and/or discuss your experience interpreting for postpartum encounters with other medical interpreters.  

  • Acknowledge how your role as a professional interpreter increases positive patient outcomes by providing clear communication between the patient and provider. 

  
   
  
  Each learner will receive the following: 

  • Interpreting practice script 

  • Link to interpreting practice voiceover PP video 

  • Copy of the PowerPoint presentation 

  
   
  Two Sessions, Saturday, January 11 and 18, 2025, 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. PST. Check-in at 7:50 a.m. PLEASE CHECK IN AT 7:50 a.m. to sign in. Class from 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST.

  **This workshop will be recorded.**

   
  Three days in advance, and again the day before the event, you will receive reminder emails with log-on instructions. Email or Text/Call 425-247-0684 (voice message only) if you don't receive a reminder. Skype Name: live:notisnet

  
  $119 NOTIS members, $169 non-members (Click to JOIN NOTIS)

  
  Before you register, make sure that your online setup meets the equipment and connectivity requirements. Requirements 

  
   
  Register by January 6, 2024. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. 

  

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  WA DSHS	8 general	Approved (Approval number: 691)
  WA AOC	8 general	Approved
  ATA	8 general	Approved (category A)
  CCHI	8 instructional (CEAP ID: 10055)	Approved
  IMIA/NBCMI	0.8 (ID:22-1301)	Approved

  
  Agency Codes:
  WA AOC - Washington Administrative Office of the Courts
  OJD - Oregon Judicial Department
  ATA - American Translators Association
  WA DSHS - Washington Dept. of Social and Human Services
  CA CIMCE - California Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education Credit
  CCHI - Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
  IMIA/NBCMI - International Medical Interpreters Association/The National Board of Certification of Medical Interpreters
  Note: NOTIS will not be responsible for refunds in the event of unapproved continuing credits by the entities listed above.

  
  
  

   
  Marisa Rueda Will graduated Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish from Luther College in 2006. She has been a medical interpreter at a major U.S. medical center for over 15 years. She became a Certified Healthcare Interpreter-Spanish in 2012 and a Licensed Interpreter Trainer through Cross Cultural Communications in 2017. In 2020, she became a Simulation Center Instructor. She is also a member of the NCIHC Webinars Work Group. In 2022, she was invited to present at the CHIA and ATA Conferences. Marisa specializes in education through storytelling. She has a special interest in providing education about interpreting for OB, mental health, and end of life encounters.   
  

  

  Certificates of Attendance will be awarded to all who arrive on time and stay for the entire workshop. Please allow yourself enough time to log on and sign in before the webshop begins. While latecomers are welcome to stay for the educational value of the webshop, DSHS will not provide CE credit if you arrive late, for any reason. 

  
  No refunds can be given after January 6th. A $15 processing fee will apply for refunds requested before the date. Contact NOTIS for cancellation. Credit for a missed workshop cannot be transferred to another workshop. No refunds will be given for reasons unrelated to this content, such as an unstable internet connection, issues with third-party applications, not receiving reminders, or problems with system requirements.

  Be sure to read System Requirements for Zoom.

  
  If you require accommodation, please contact NOTIS at least 3 weeks in advance if possible.

  
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• Interpreting for Pediatric Genetics (Online live via Zoom) 7 general CEUs by DSHS (#654), CCHI, ATA. $109/Members

  • Start
    01/25/2025
  •  
  • End
    02/01/2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Online via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    34

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  NOTIS’ Community Interpreters Division presents

  Interpreting for Pediatric Genetics

  Presented by Cindy Roat

   Genetics a topic that is coming up more often in more healthcare settings, from primary care to cancer care. But highly technical vocabulary and complex medical concepts can present real challenges to interpreters who are not familiar with concepts and vocabulary related to genetics.
  This 7-hour online workshop is a special opportunity for interpreters to learn to work in the fast-changing field of pediatric genetics, using a curriculum developed by veteran interpreter instructor Cindy Roat – the second of three new curricula being funded by the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics. This workshop introduces basic concepts in genetics and addresses the role of the genetic counselor, genetic testing, and the most common genetic issues that arise in pediatrics. Technical vocabulary is introduced and exercises help the interpreter learn the vocabulary both in English and a non-English language. Finally, interpreting exercises based on real-life interactions provide practice. Language-specific materials will be made available in Spanish, Traditional Chinese/Cantonese, Vietnamese and Arabic.   

  This workshop will not be recorded. To earn continuing education credits, you must attend the live webinar in its entirety for both sessions.

  
  

  What is a Webshop? A webshop is just like an interactive onsite class, but held online through Zoom. During a webshop, you can ask questions and engage in discussion. You may be divided into “break-out” rooms where you’ll be working with other participants on exercises or on practicing a skill. There may be quizzes and polls. So, while there may be some PowerPoint and lecture, this is not like your typical webinar. Your full attention and participation is expected; that’s what makes it fun!

  

   Two sessions: Saturday, January 25 AND February 1, 2025, 9am to 12:30pm, PST

   Three days in advance, and again the day before the event, you will receive reminder emails with log-on instructions. Email or Text/Call 425-247-0684 (voice message only) if you don't receive a reminder. Skype Name: live:notisnet

   $109 NOTIS members, $149 Non-members (Click to Join NOTIS)
  

  Register online five days before the workshop date. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through.

   Credit status will be updated upon approval.

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  Washington State DSHS (#654)	7 general	Approved
  ATA	7	Approved
  CCHI (ID: 09031)	6	Approved
  IMIA/NBCMI (ID: 21-1193)	0.7	Approved

  Note: this workshop is not approved by WA AOC.
  

  

  
  

  Cindy Roat is a national consultant and trainer with 29 years’ experience in the healthcare interpreting field. With an MPH in International Health Services, Cindy has made significant contributions to the healthcare interpreting field in the areas of training, program development, policy formulation, advocacy, and organizational outreach. Her written works are key resources for interpreters, providers, and administrators alike. Cindy was the principal author of the original Bridging the Gap, and her most recent book, Healthcare Interpreting in Small Bites, is being used as an ancillary text at many basic training programs.

  
  

  Please allow yourself enough time to log on and sign in before the webshop begins. While latecomers are welcome to stay for the educational value of the webshop, DSHS will not provide CE credit if you arrive late, for any reason. To earn continuing education credits, you must attend the live webinar in its entirety for both sessions.

   No refunds can be given after January 20th. A $15 processing fee will apply for refunds requested before the date. Contact the NOTIS office manager for cancellation. Transfer of credits to another workshop is not allowed. No refunds will be given for reasons unrelated to this content, such as unstable internet connection, not receiving reminders, or problems with system requirements.

  Be sure to read System Requirements for Zoom.

  If you require accommodation, please contact the NOTIS Office Manager at least 3 weeks in advance if possible. po

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• NOTIS Networking Event in Spokane for Translators & Interpreters!

  • When
    01/25/2025
  •  
    17:00
  • Location
    David's Pizza, Spokane, WA

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  NOTIS NETWORKING EVENT IN SPOKANE FOR TRANSLATORS & INTERPRETERS!
   
  

  When: Saturday, January 25, 2024, at 5:00 PM  
  

  Where: David's Pizza
  803 W. Mellon Ave, Spokane, WA  

  • Plenty of parking available
  • Casual and welcoming atmosphere  

  
  What: Join fellow language professionals for an evening of networking and connection. This is a great opportunity to meet colleagues in a relaxed setting and exchange ideas with others in the field.  

  Food: Complimentary pizza provided by NOTIS. (Drinks and additional menu items available for purchase.)  

  Why Attend?
  

  • Build relationships with local interpreters and translators
  • Expand your professional network
  • Enjoy a friendly evening with others who share your passion!

  Please RSVP here: 
   
  

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• Interpreting for Mental Health (Online live via Zoom) 3 CEUs by DSHS (#778), AOC, CCHI, ATA. IMIA/NBCMI $49/Members

  • When
    02/08/2025
  •  
    09:00 - 12:00
  • Location
    Zoom/Online
  • Spaces left
    36

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  NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division presents:

  Interpreting for Mental Health
  Presented by Yuliya Speroff

  Join our workshop to equip interpreters with the essential knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complex landscape of mental health care, ensuring effective communication and support for the over 51 million U.S. adults experiencing mental health disorders.

   
  In the United States, over 51 million adults experience mental health disorders, emphasizing the critical role interpreters play in facilitating effective communication in mental health settings. 

  Throughout this workshop, participants will gain insights into several key areas:

  • Understanding where mental health services are provided and who delivers them, ensuring interpreters are familiar with the landscape of mental health care.

  • Learning about  common mental health disorders, common diagnostic tools and treatment options for mental health disorders, equipping interpreters with terminology and concepts necessary for accurate interpretation.

  • Identifying various encounters interpreters may face in mental health settings, from therapy sessions to psychiatric evaluations, to ensure preparedness for diverse scenarios.

  • Recognizing and addressing the unique challenges interpreters may encounter in mental health settings, such as managing emotional dynamics and navigating sensitive conversations, and interpreting when standardized tests are administered.

  • Understanding how interpreting in mental health settings differs from other contexts, and how this may affect the interpreter’s performance and practice.

  

   Saturday February 8th, 2024, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. PT 
  Check-in at 8:50 a.m. Class from 9 am - 12 pm.

   
  The day before the webshop, you will receive an email with log-on instructions and with the handouts for the class.

   
  $54 NOTIS members, $84 non-members (Click HERE to join NOTIS)
  
  NOTE: Space is limited to the first 35 registrants. 

  
  Before you register, make sure that your online setup meets the equipment and connectivity requirements. To see requirements, click HERE. 

   
  Via the web by February 3. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through.

  This workshop will be recorded, and the recording will be available to all registered participants one month after the workshop date.

   Credit status will be updated upon approval

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  Washington State DSHS	3 general	Approved (#778)
  Washington State AOC	3 general	Approved
  ATA	3	Approved (Category A)
  CCHI	3 instructional hours	Approved (CEAP ID:10455)
  IMIA/NBCMI	0.3	Approved (ID: 24-1168)

  
  NOTE: NOTIS issues proof of continuing education at the time it is earned. NOTIS does not guarantee the replacement of lost certificates.
  

  
  
  

  
  
  
  Yuliya Speroff is a Russian-English CoreCHI™ and DSHS-certified healthcare interpreter. Yuliya first started interpreting over 10 years ago in her hometown of Novosibirsk, Russia and has since interpreted in a variety of settings – from a fighter jet factory to a live brain surgery, and most recently at a number of hospitals in Seattle. Yuliya also holds an MA in Business Management and is certified as both an English and a Russian language instructor with more than 10 years of teaching experience. Yuliya’s The Medical Interpreter Blog focuses on providing medical interpreters with resources and information for continuous professional development.

  
  

  Certificates of Attendance will be awarded to all who arrive on time and stay for the entire workshop. Please allow yourself enough time to log on and sign in before the webshop begins. While latecomers are welcome to stay for the educational value of the webshop, DSHS will not provide CE credit if you arrive late, for any reason.

   
  No refunds can be given after February 3. A $15 processing fee will apply for refunds requested before the date. Contact NOTIS for cancellation. Transfer of credits to another workshop is not allowed. No refunds will be given for reasons unrelated to this content, such as unstable internet connection, issued with the third party application, not receiving reminders, or problems with system requirements.

  
  If you require accommodation, please contact NOTIS at least 3 weeks in advance if possible.

   
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• Ethics Jeopardy! 2.0 (Online live via Zoom) DSHS (#), AOC, OJD, CCHI, ATA. $39/Members

  • When
    02/11/2025
  •  
    18:00 - 20:00
  • Location
    Zoom/Online
  • Spaces left
    26

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  NOTIS’ Community Interpreters Division presents:

  Ethics Jeopardy! 2.0
  Presented by Cindy Roat

  

  
  Ethics has never been so much fun! This two-hour class uses the format of the game show “Jeopardy!” to meet your one-credit ethics requirement for DSHS as well as to get you thinking about how the DSHS Code of Conduct applies to real-life situations. Join veteran interpreter trainer Cindy Roat for a fun and ethical workshop!

  
  

  Handout: 12-WAC 388-03-050 DSHS Code of Conduct 2021.pdf

  Learning objectives
  

  At the conclusion of this class, participants will be able to

  • Name the 12 canons of the DSHS Code of Conduct

  • Identify which canon applies to a given circumstance in healthcare or social service interpreting.

  • Use the principles of the canons to the given circumstances to describe an appropriate response in the given circumstances.

  This class is a redesign of the very popular Ethics Jeopardy! class approved by LTC in 2023. As so many interpreters have asked to retake the class for their annual ethics credit, the class has been redesigned, using the same Jeopardy template but changing the questions and answers. This short class will still begin with a quick review of the canons of the DSHS Code of Conduct. Then, as in the previous version, the participants will be split into two teams to play a game using the Jeopardy format to challenge their memory of the canons and their ability to apply the canons to specific interpreting challenges. The questions, however, will be different, as will the specific interpreting challenges presented.

  This workshop will not be recorded. To earn continuing education credits, you must attend the live webinar in its entirety.
  

  
  Tuesday, February 11th, 2024, 6 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. PST. Check-in at 5:50 p.m. PLEASE CHECK IN AT 5:50 p.m. to sign in. Class from 6 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. PST.

   
  Three days in advance, and again the day before the event, you will receive reminder emails with log-on instructions. Email or Text/Call 425-247-0684 (voice message only) if you don't receive a reminder. Skype Name: live:notisnet

   
  $39 NOTIS members, $69 non-members (Click to Join NOTIS)　

  
  Before you register, make sure that your online setup meets the equipment and connectivity requirements. Please read these important REQUIREMENTS before proceeding with your registration.
  

  
  Via the web (five days before the webshop date). After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. 

  Space is limited to the first 30 registrants.

  
  Credit status will be updated upon approval.

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  Washington State DSHS	1 ethics, 1 general	Pending (Approval number:)
  WA AOC	2 ethics	Pending
  ATA	2 (category A)	Pending
  CCHI	2 instructional (ID:)	Pending
  IMIA/NBCMI	0.2 (ID:)	Pending

  
  NOTIS issues proof of continuing education at the time it is earned. NOTIS does not guarantee the replacement of lost certificates.

  Guidelines for Earning Ethics Credits: Annual Gateway Ethics Quiz and Live Classes: Interpreters can take the Gateway ethics quiz every year to earn ethics credits within the four-year cycle. However, please note that a live ethics class or webinar can only be counted for credit once every four years, according to LTC regulations.
  

  

  

  Cindy Roat is a national consultant and trainer with 29 years’ experience in the healthcare interpreting field. With an MPH in International Health Services, Cindy has made significant contributions to the healthcare interpreting field in the areas of training, program development, policy formulation, advocacy, and organizational outreach. Her written works are key resources for interpreters, providers, and administrators alike. Cindy was the principal author of the original Bridging the Gap, and her most recent book, Healthcare Interpreting in Small Bites, is being used as an ancillary text at many basic training programs.

  

  Certificates of Attendance will be awarded to all who arrive on time and stay for the entire workshop. Please allow yourself enough time to log on and sign in before the webshop begins. While latecomers are welcome to stay for the educational value of the webshop, DSHS will not provide CE credit if you arrive late, for any reason. Certificate will be emailed the following week. 

  
  No refunds can be given after February 6th. A $15 processing fee will apply for refunds requested before the date. Contact NOTIS for cancellation. Credit for a missed workshop cannot be transferred to another workshop. No refunds will be given for reasons unrelated to this content, such as an unstable internet connection, issues with third-party applications, not receiving reminders, or problems with system requirements.

  
  

  Be sure to read System Requirements for Zoom.

  
  If you require accommodation, please contact NOTIS at least 3 weeks in advance if possible.

  
  Email NOTIS

  
  

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• Interpreting for Forensic Evaluations (Online live via Zoom) 4 CEUs by DSHS (#719), AOC, OJD, ATA, 3.5 by CCHI. 0.35 by IMIA/NBCMI $69/Members

  • When
    02/15/2025
  •  
    09:00 - 13:00
  • Location
    Zoom/Online
  • Spaces left
    41

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   NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division presents:

  Interpreting for Forensic Evaluations
  Presented by Robin Ragan and Jordan Greenbaum

  
  

  Course Description:

  Forensic evaluations are used in many contexts including healthcare settings, legal criminal proceedings, and immigration hearings. A successful forensic evaluation often requires the interviewee to detail uncomfortable and upsetting information about their lives. In this workshop, participants will learn from a physician and a certified medical interpreter about the format, flow, and questions contained in a typical forensic evaluation, as well as best practices for conducting the interview via an interpreter. We will discuss pre-session preparation, tips for establishing rapport, and strategies for working with clients using a trauma-informed approach. The workshop will involve didactic teaching with extensive participant interaction and discussion in addition to a one-hour practice period in which attendees will work on three realistic scenarios the trainers have identified as particularly difficult. Finally, we will conclude with a discussion of additional training resources and ways to get involved in forensic evaluations moving forward.

  Learning Goals:

  • Describe the format and purpose of a Forensic Evaluation
  • Summarize the trauma-informed approach to interpretation during a forensic evaluation
  • Describe challenges for interpreters and providers
  • Name coping strategies for the interpreter to avoid secondary traumatic stress
  • Know how to get involved

  
  

  When? 
  Saturday, February 15, 2025, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. PST. Check-in begins five minutes before the starting time. Class from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. PST.

  Where? 
  

  Reminder
  Three days in advance, and again the day before the event, you will receive reminder emails with log-on instructions. Email or Text/call 425-247-0684 (voice message only) if you don't receive a reminder. Skype Name: live:notisnet

  This workshop will be recorded.

  Cost? 
  $69 NOTIS members, $99 Non-members (Click to Join NOTIS)

  Requirements
  Before you register, make sure that your online setup meets the equipment and connectivity requirements. Please read these requirements before proceeding with your registration.

  Registration
  Register by February 10th, 2025. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. 

  CE credits 

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  DSHS (Washington State Department of Social and Health Services)	4 general	Approved (Approval number: 719)
  AOC (Washington State Administrate of Courts)	3.5 general	Approved
  OJD (Oregon Judicial Department)	4 general	Approved
  ATA (American Translators Association)	4 (Category A)	Approved
  CCHI (Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters)	1 performance base hour and 2.5 instructional hour	Approved
  IMIA/NBCMI (International Medical Interpreters Association/The National Board of Certification of Medical Interpreters)	0.35 (Education Registry ID23-1163)	Approved

  
  NOTIS issues proof of continuing education at the time it is earned. NOTIS does not guarantee the replacement of lost certificates.

  

  
  Who is teaching? 
  
  Robin Ragan is a professor of Spanish at Knox College in Illinois, teaching in a translation and interpreter training program designed by her. She earned her CMI-Spanish since 2016, and is a Illinois state court interpreter as well. In 2020 she earned the Global Engagement Initiative Award from the American Council on Teachers of Foreign Languages Global for her translation and interpreting program at Knox, and a Humanities Innovation Grant from the Modern Languages Association to support new coursework on “Interpreting for Crisis Contexts in Immigration”. Robin is also a collaborator with Americans Against Language Barriers where she trains future medical interpreters and frequently teaches units on Modes, Roles, Ethics and Vicarious Trauma. She interprets for psychosocial evaluations on a weekly basis through her work with immigrant populations and asylum seekers.

  Jordan Greenbaum, MD is the former medical director of the International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children, and past medical director of the Stephanie Blank Center for Safe and Healthy Children at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. She is a retired child abuse physician living in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Greenbaum is a board member of the International Society on the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN) and a past president of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children. She has provided training and technical assistance to international school staff, health and mental health professionals, as well as social workers, law enforcement officers and prosecutors globally to improve the community response to child abuse, exploitation, and trafficking. She provides training and technical assistance regarding the trauma-informed, rights-based approach to interacting with children and families who have experienced trauma related to sexual, physical or community violence, and forced migration. Dr. Greenbaum assisted in the creation of the material for this training and is a co-trainer.

  

  Certificates of Attendance will be awarded to all who arrive on time and stay for the entire workshop. Please allow yourself enough time to log on and sign in before the webshop begins. While latecomers are welcome to stay for the educational value of the webshop, DSHS will not provide CE credit if you arrive late, for any reason.

  Refunds? 
  Refunds are available up to 5 days prior to the workshop date. A $15 cancellation fee will be applied up to 5 days before the event date. Contact NOTIS for cancellation. Transfer of credit to another workshop is not allowed. No refunds will be given for reasons unrelated to this content, such as an unstable internet connection, issues with third-party applications, not receiving reminders, or problems with system requirements.

  Be sure to read System Requirements for Zoom.

  Anything else? 
  If you require accommodation, please contact the NOTIS at least 3 weeks in advance if possible.

  Questions?
  Email to NOTIS

  
  

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• Translation and Interpretation: Terminology Management

  • When
    02/19/2025
  •  
    18:00 - 21:00
  • Location
    Online

  
  

  Translation and Interpretation: Terminology Management

  Winter 2025

  • When : Wednesday, Feb 19 to Mar 19 ; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
  • Location : Online , Zoom WA
  • Fee : $399

  Class Overview

  Interested in the field of translation and interpretation? Develop essential skills in terminology research and glossary building to provide accurate and consistent translation and interpreting services.

  Learn how to create a unique glossary of terms for every client, project, industry -- and for building your professional tool kit. Discover the best way to manage glossaries you create, while exploring other options using translation memory (TM) tools to increase your workflow and efficiency in any language-service project.

  We will explore online references and tools to support your work. By improving your research skills, you can also save time and energy, increasing your productivity and profitability as a language services provider. Don’t waste your precious hours wondering which term would go better in a specific context anymore!

  
  

  *This event is not organized or sponsored by NOTIS.
  

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• Interpreting for Addiction Services (Online live via Zoom) 4 CEUs by DSHS (#742), AOC. 3.75 by CCHI, ATA. 0.35 by IMIA/NBCMI, $69/Members

  • When
    03/01/2025
  •  
    09:00 - 13:00
  • Location
    Zoom/Online
  • Spaces left
    35

  Register

   NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division presents:

  Interpreting for Addiction Services
  Presented by Cindy Roat

  

  
  This is a 4-hour synchronous online workshop, designed for experienced interpreters, that will prepare learners to provide interpreting services for patients being seen at Addiction Services, their families and the providers who serve them.

  Learning objectives:

  After taking this class, participants will be able to:

  • Define addiction and differentiate between addiction and physical dependence.

  • Describe the key types of substance use disorder treatment, including medically based treatment, counseling and harm reduction strategies.
  • Accurately interpret common terms and utterances commonly used in communications around substance use diagnosis and treatment in medical and social service settings.
    
    

  Topics:
  

  • Introduction to addiction and substance use disorder, including the diagnostic process and treatment options.
  • What interpreters can expect at medical and social service with patients and families who are living with substance use disorder.
  • Specialized terminology in addiction services commonly used in medical and social service settings.
  • Practice with vocabulary and linguistic conversion between English and a non-English language.  
  • Special challenges for the interpreter.
    
    

  Support materials provided:
  

  • A copy of the PowerPoint presentation.
  • English vocabulary exercises
  • Conversion exercises
  • A glossary of terms used in addiction services.
    
    

  This workshop will not be recorded.
  

  
  Saturday, March 1, 2025, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. PST. Check-in at 8:50 a.m. PLEASE CHECK IN AT 8:50 a.m. to sign in. Class from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. PST.

   
  Three days in advance, and again the day before the event, you will receive reminder emails with log-on instructions. Email or Text/Call 425-247-0684 (voice message only) if you don't receive a reminder. Skype Name: live:notisnet

  
  $69 NOTIS members, $99 non-members (Click to Join NOTIS)　

  
  Before you register, make sure that your online setup meets the equipment and connectivity requirements. Please read these important REQUIREMENTS before proceeding with your registration. 
  

  
  Via the web (five days before the webshop date). After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through.  

  Space is limited to the first 35 registrants.

  
  Credit status will be updated upon approval.

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  Washington State DSHS	4 general	Approved (Approval number: 742)
  Washington State AOC	4 general	Approved
  ATA	4 (category A)	Approved
  CCHI	3.75 instructional	Approved (ID:10364)
  IMIA/NBCMI	0.35	Approved (ID:24-1209)

  
  NOTIS issues proof of continuing education at the time it is earned. NOTIS does not warranty the replacement of lost certificates.

  

  

  Cindy Roat is a national consultant and trainer with 29 years’ experience in the healthcare interpreting field. With an MPH in International Health Services, Cindy has made significant contributions to the healthcare interpreting field in the areas of training, program development, policy formulation, advocacy, and organizational outreach. Her written works are key resources for interpreters, providers, and administrators alike. Cindy was the principal author of the original Bridging the Gap, and her most recent book, Healthcare Interpreting in Small Bites, is being used as an ancillary text at many basic training programs. 

  

  Certificates of Attendance will be awarded to all who arrive on time and stay for the entire workshop. Please allow yourself enough time to log on and sign in before the webshop begins. While latecomers are welcome to stay for the educational value of the webshop, DSHS will not provide CE credit if you arrive late, for any reason. Certificate will be emailed the following week. 

  
  No refunds can be given after February 24. A $15 processing fee will apply for refunds requested before the date. Contact the NOTIS office manager for cancellation. Credit for a missed workshop cannot be transferred to another workshop. No refunds will be given for reasons unrelated to this content, such as an unstable internet connection, issues with third-party applications, not receiving reminders, or problems with system requirements.

  Be sure to read System Requirements for Zoom.

  
  If you require accomodation, please contact NOTIS at least 3 weeks in advance if possible.

  
  Email NOTIS

  
  

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• Not Just a Headache: Migraine Anatomy and Terminology for medical interpreters (Online live via Zoom) 2 CEUs by DSHS (#799), AOC, CCHI, ATA. IMIA/NBCMI $38/Members

  • When
    03/05/2025
  •  
    18:00 - 20:00
  • Location
    Zoom/Online
  • Spaces left
    40

  Register

  NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division presents:

  Not Just a Headache: Migraine Anatomy and Terminology
  Presented by Yuliya Speroff

  Course Description: Despite a commonly held belief, migraines are more than just headaches; they are complex neurological disorders that can significantly impact a patient’s quality of life - and even impede their ability to see, speak or move during an attack. This specialized course is designed for medical interpreters seeking to deepen their understanding of migraine, a prevalent neurological disorder affecting millions worldwide. As a medical interpreter, their role is crucial in ensuring that patients receive accurate and empathetic care, particularly when dealing with complex conditions like migraine. This course will equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively interpret medical consultations, diagnoses, and treatment plans related to migraine. By preparing to interpret in encounters related to migraine diagnosis and management, medical interpreters will play a vital role in enhancing patient care, reducing medical errors, and contributing to better health outcomes for those suffering from this debilitating condition.

  Learning Goals: After attending this class, the participants will be familiar with:

  • Definition of migraine

  • Common types of migraine disorder

  • The specific medical terminology and phrases commonly used to describe migraine symptoms and manifestations, complications, common treatment options, anatomy and physiology of areas of the brain and the body affected by this disorder

  The participants will also have an opportunity to integrate new terminology into their practice by engaging in interpreting skill development activities, such as sight translation and consecutive interpretation exercise.
  

  The class materials were reviewed by Nicholas Karagas MD/PhD, Department of Neurology, UW Medicine.

  The class was expanded to a 2-hour class with inclusion of interpreting skills development activities, such as sight translation exercises and consecutive interpretation dialogues.

  

   Wednesday, March 5th, 2025, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. PT 
  Check-in at 5:50 p.m. Class from 6 pm - 8 pm.

   
  The day before the webshop, you will receive an email with log-on instructions and with the handouts for the class.

   
  $38 NOTIS member, $68 non-member (Click HERE to join NOTIS)
  
  NOTE: Space is limited to the first 40 registrants. 

  
  Before you register, make sure that your online setup meets the equipment and connectivity requirements. To see requirements, click HERE. 

   
  Via the web by March 1. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through.

  This workshop will be recorded, and the recording will be available to all registered participants one month after the workshop date.

   Credit status will be updated upon approval

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  Washington State DSHS	2 general	Approved (#799)
  Washington State AOC	2 general	Pending
  ATA	2	Approved (Category A)
  CCHI	2 instructional hours	Pending (CEAP ID:)
  IMIA/NBCMI	0.2	Pending (ID: )

  
  NOTE: NOTIS issues proof of continuing education at the time it is earned. NOTIS does not guarantee the replacement of lost certificates.
  

  
  
  

  
  
  
  Yuliya Speroff is a Russian-English CoreCHI™ and DSHS-certified healthcare interpreter. Yuliya first started interpreting over 10 years ago in her hometown of Novosibirsk, Russia and has since interpreted in a variety of settings – from a fighter jet factory to a live brain surgery, and most recently at a number of hospitals in Seattle. Yuliya also holds an MA in Business Management and is certified as both an English and a Russian language instructor with more than 10 years of teaching experience. Yuliya’s The Medical Interpreter Blog focuses on providing medical interpreters with resources and information for continuous professional development.

  
  

  Certificates of Attendance will be awarded to all who arrive on time and stay for the entire workshop. Please allow yourself enough time to log on and sign in before the webshop begins. While latecomers are welcome to stay for the educational value of the webshop, DSHS will not provide CE credit if you arrive late, for any reason.

   
  No refunds can be given after March 1. A $15 processing fee will apply for refunds requested before the date. Contact NOTIS for cancellation. Transfer of credits to another workshop is not allowed. No refunds will be given for reasons unrelated to this content, such as unstable internet connection, issued with the third party application, not receiving reminders, or problems with system requirements.

  
  If you require accommodation, please contact NOTIS at least 3 weeks in advance if possible.

   
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• General Principles of Editing

  • When
    03/08/2025
  •  
    09:00 - 16:30
  • Location
    Highline College, Des Moines, WA
  • Spaces left
    40

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  Translation Division presents

  General Principles of Editing

  Presented by Helen Eby

  This in-person engaging workshop will provide a practical approach to the essential principles of editing, tailored for both language-neutral contexts and English/Spanish translation.

  Morning (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.): General principles of editing – language neutral
  We will discuss:

  • General requirements for editors

  • An overview of the different stages of editing

  • The levels of editing that apply to translators in each stage of editing.

  • Consequences of not providing proper editing procedures with a translation.

  • Preparing a style guide for our use with a document.

  These topics will be covered from a practical perspective, with excercises.

  Afternoon (1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.): General Principles of Editing – For English/Spanish translators

  Specific topics that may be covered:

  • Adaptation to a new audience when translating to Spanish

  • Differences between English and Spanish in:

  • Punctuation

  • Verb conjugation

  • Sentence structure

  These topics will be covered from a practical perspective, with exercises.

  LOCATION: Highline College, Classroom TBA

  Address: 2400 South 240th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198-9800

  Parking is $3 per day. 

  Three days in advance, and again the day before the event, you will receive reminder emails with log-on instructions. Email or Text/Call 425-247-0684 (voice message only) if you don't receive a reminder. Skype Name: live:notisnet 

  Cost 
  $75 NOTIS members, $110 non-members (click to JOIN NOTIS)

  Registration 
  Register three days before the workshop date. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. contact info@notisnet.org if you don't receive a confirmation.

  CREDITS

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  Washington State DSHS	5 general	Pending (Approval number:)
  Washington State AOC	6 performance	Approved
  OJD (Oregon Judicial Department)	3 language specific credits in the afternoon part. Note: the morning portion does not meet continuing education criteria.	Approved
  ATA	5	Pending (Category A)

  
  NOTE: NOTIS will not be responsible for refunds in the event of unapproved continuing credits by the entities listed above

  Certificates of Attendance will be awarded to all who arrive on time and stay for the entire workshop. Please allow yourself enough time to get to the site, find parking and sign in before the workshop begins. While latecomers are welcome to stay for the educational value of the workshop, DSHS/AOC will not provide CE credit if you arrive late, for any

  reason.

  PLEASE NOTE

  Workshop participants should bring a laptop if possible.

  Presenter: Helen Eby is an ATA-certified Spanish <> English translator and a Certified Spanish Interpreter for the Oregon Health Authority & Judicial Department. Her book Principios de redacción del español was released in 2019.

  
  

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• Interpreting for OB/GYN (Online live via Zoom) 4 CEUs by DSHS (#790), CCHI, ATA. 0.4 by IMIA/NBCMI. $69/Members

  • When
    03/29/2025
  •  
    08:00 - 12:30
  • Location
    Online via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    40

  Register

  NOTIS’s Community Interpreter Division (CID) presents: 
  

  
  Interpreting for OB/GYN

  Presented by Marisa Rueda, Will, CHI
  
  

  
  

  Course Description:

  Approximately 10% of individuals struggle with infertility problems. The chances are that you know someone who has been affected by difficulty trying to conceive or have a baby. Unlike many medical specialties, reproductive endocrinology is rarely covered by medical insurance. Most patients who seek these treatments have saved for years to see a specialist that can help them try to conceive and have a pregnancy that ends in a live birth.

  The stakes are high for limited English proficient patients who seek this type of medical care. It is imperative these patients receive accurate information from an interpreter who understands the physical, emotional, and financial struggles they have endured to receive this care.

  During this four-hour webinar, interpreters will hear from a patient, named Sarah, who has experienced infertility struggles. Sarah will share about her struggles with polycystic ovary syndrome which caused her difficulty conceiving a child. She will share about the hardships she and her husband experienced throughout their infertility journey. You will also get a chance to practice what it would be like to interpret for a patient like Sarah through guided consecutive interpreting practice.

  Learning Objectives

  1. Understand how infertility is defined in women and men by reproductive endocrinology specialists.
  2. Recognize commonly used infertility treatments in a stepwise approach.
  3. Distinguish between the physical, emotional, and financial challenges patients’ face while trying to conceive.
  4. Identify medical conditions that are often associated with infertility problems.
  5. Practice interpreting complex human reproduction topics with dialogues based on a patient’s personal experience.

   

  When? 
  Saturday, March 29, 2025, 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. PST. Check-in at 7:50 a.m. Class from 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. PST.

  This workshop will be recorded.

  Where? 
  Three days in advance, and again the day before the event, you will receive reminder emails with log-on instructions. Email or Text/Call 425-247-0684 (voice message only) if you don't receive a reminder. Skype Name: live:notisnet 

  Cost 
  $69 NOTIS members, $99 non-members (click to JOIN NOTIS)

  Requirements
  Before you register, make sure that your online setup meets the equipment and connectivity requirements. Please read these Requirements before proceeding with your registration. 

  Registration 
  Register three days before the workshop date. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. 

  CE credits  

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  Washington State DSHS	4 general	Approval (Approval number:790)
  Washington State AOC	4 general	Not approved
  ATA	4	Pending (Category A)
  CCHI	4 instructional	Approved (CEAP ID #10524)
  IMIA/NBCMI	0.4	Approved (Registry ID-24-1189)

  
  NOTE: NOTIS will not be responsible for refunds in the event of unapproved continuing credits by the entities listed above.

  
  
  

  Who is teaching?
   
  Marisa Rueda Will graduated Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish from Luther College in 2006. She has been a medical interpreter at a major U.S. medical center for over 15 years. She became a Certified Healthcare Interpreter-Spanish in 2012 and a Licensed Interpreter Trainer through Cross Cultural Communications in 2017. In 2020, she became a Simulation Center Instructor. She is also a member of the NCIHC Webinars Work Group. In 2022, she was invited to present at the CHIA and ATA Conferences. Marisa specializes in education through storytelling. She has a special interest in providing education about interpreting for OB, mental health, and end of life encounters.  

  

  Certificates of Attendance will be awarded to all who arrive on time and stay for the entire workshop. Please allow yourself enough time to log on and sign in before the webshop begins. While latecomers are welcome to stay for the educational value of the webshop, DSHS will not provide CE credit if you arrive late, for any reason.

  Refunds?
  Refunds will be issued if requested up to 5 days before the workshop date. A $15 processing fee will apply for refunds requested before the date. Contact NOTIS for cancellation. Credit for a missed workshop cannot be transferred to another workshop. No refunds will be given for reasons unrelated to this content, such as an unstable internet connection, issues with third-party applications, not receiving reminders, or problems with system requirements.

  Be sure to read System Requirements for Zoom.

  Anything else? 
  If you require accommodation, please contact NOTIS at least 3 weeks in advance if possible. 

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• Ethics Jeopardy! 2.0 (Online live via Zoom) 1 ethics and 1 general CEUs by DSHS (#), 2 ethics by AOC, 2 general by CCHI, ATA. 0.2 by IMIA/NBCMI, $39/Members

  • When
    06/24/2025
  •  
    18:00 - 20:00
  • Location
    Zoom/Online
  • Spaces left
    31

  Register

  NOTIS’ Community Interpreters Division presents:

  Ethics Jeopardy! 2.0
  Presented by Cindy Roat

  

  
  Ethics has never been so much fun! This two-hour class uses the format of the game show “Jeopardy!” to meet your one-credit ethics requirement for DSHS as well as to get you thinking about how the DSHS Code of Conduct applies to real-life situations. Join veteran interpreter trainer Cindy Roat for a fun and ethical workshop!

  
  

  Learning objectives
  

  At the conclusion of this class, participants will be able to

  
  

  • Name the 12 canons of the DSHS Code of Conduct

  • Identify which canon applies to a given circumstance in healthcare or social service interpreting.

  • Use the principles of the canons to the given circumstances to describe an appropriate response in the given circumstances.
    
    

  Handout: 12-WAC 388-03-050 DSHS Code of Conduct 2021.pdf

  This class is a redesign of the very popular Ethics Jeopardy! class approved by LTC in 2023. As so many interpreters have asked to retake the class for their annual ethics credit, the class has been redesigned, using the same Jeopardy template but changing the questions and answers. This short class will still begin with a quick review of the canons of the DSHS Code of Conduct. Then, as in the previous version, the participants will be split into two teams to play a game using the Jeopardy format to challenge their memory of the canons and their ability to apply the canons to specific interpreting challenges. The questions, however, will be different, as will the specific interpreting challenges presented.

  This workshop will not be recorded. To earn continuing education credits, you must attend the live webinar in its entirety.
  

  
  Tuesday, June 24th, 2024, 6 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. PST. Check-in at 5:50 p.m. PLEASE CHECK IN AT 5:50 p.m. to sign in. Class from 6 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. PST.

   
  Three days in advance, and again the day before the event, you will receive reminder emails with log-on instructions. Email or Text/Call 425-247-0684 (voice message only) if you don't receive a reminder. Skype Name: live:notisnet

   
  $39 NOTIS members, $69 non-members (Click to Join NOTIS)　

  
  Before you register, make sure that your online setup meets the equipment and connectivity requirements. Please read these important REQUIREMENTS before proceeding with your registration.
  

  
  Via the web (five days before the webshop date). After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. 

  Space is limited to the first 30 registrants.

  
  Credit status will be updated upon approval.

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  Washington State DSHS	1 ethics, 1 general	Pending (Approval number:)
  WA AOC	2 ethics	Pending
  ATA	2 (category A)	Pending
  CCHI	2 instructional (ID:)	Pending
  IMIA/NBCMI	0.2 (ID:)	Pending

  
  NOTIS issues proof of continuing education at the time it is earned. NOTIS does not guarantee the replacement of lost certificates.

  Guidelines for Earning Ethics Credits: Annual Gateway Ethics Quiz and Live Classes: Interpreters can take the Gateway ethics quiz every year to earn ethics credits within the four-year cycle. However, please note that a live ethics class or webinar can only be counted for credit once every four years, according to LTC regulations.
  

  

  

  Cindy Roat is a national consultant and trainer with 29 years’ experience in the healthcare interpreting field. With an MPH in International Health Services, Cindy has made significant contributions to the healthcare interpreting field in the areas of training, program development, policy formulation, advocacy, and organizational outreach. Her written works are key resources for interpreters, providers, and administrators alike. Cindy was the principal author of the original Bridging the Gap, and her most recent book, Healthcare Interpreting in Small Bites, is being used as an ancillary text at many basic training programs.

  

  Certificates of Attendance will be awarded to all who arrive on time and stay for the entire workshop. Please allow yourself enough time to log on and sign in before the webshop begins. While latecomers are welcome to stay for the educational value of the webshop, DSHS will not provide CE credit if you arrive late, for any reason. Certificate will be emailed the following week. 

  
  No refunds can be given after June 19th. A $15 processing fee will apply for refunds requested before the date. Contact NOTIS for cancellation. Credit for a missed workshop cannot be transferred to another workshop. No refunds will be given for reasons unrelated to this content, such as an unstable internet connection, issues with third-party applications, not receiving reminders, or problems with system requirements.

  
  

  Be sure to read System Requirements for Zoom.

  This workshop will not be recorded.

  
  If you require accommodation, please contact NOTIS at least 3 weeks in advance if possible.

  
  Email NOTIS

  
  

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