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• Interpreting for Prenatal Genetics (Online live session via Zoom) Two Sessions, 8 CEUs by DSHS (#), AOC, OJD, ATA. 7.5 by CCHI. 0.75 by IMIA/NBCMI. $119/Members

  • Start
    10/04/2025
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  • End
    10/11/2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Online
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   NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division (CID) presents:

  Interpreting for Prenatal Genetics
  Presented by Cindy Roat

   
  

  As one of the fastest changing fields in medicine, genetics a topic that is coming up more often in more healthcare settings. But highly technical vocabulary and complex medical concepts can present real challenges to interpreters who are not familiar with the concepts and vocabulary related to genetics.

  This 7-hour interactive online workshop (limited to 30 participants) is a special opportunity for interpreters to learn to work in the fast-changing field of prenatal genetics, using a curriculum developed in collaboration with the National Coordinating Center for the Regional Genetics Networks. This workshop introduces basic concepts in genetics and addresses the role of the genetic counselor, red flags that lead to a referral to prenatal genetics, common prenatal genetic tests, and the most common genetic issues that arise in pregnancy. 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 prenatal interviews create opportunities for practice. Language-specific glossaries and practice exercises are provided in Spanish, Cantonese, Vietnamese and Arabic.  

  Learning objectives
  At the end of this class, participants will be able to: 

  1. Explain the relationship between DNA, chromosomes and genes
  2. Accurately describe at least three common prenatal genetic tests and what they are looking for. 
  3. Explain how they would handle any of several difficult situations that arise when interpreting in prenatal genetics, and why they would choose that path.
     
     

   
  TWO SESSIONS: Saturday, October 4 & October 11, 2025, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., PST. 

  To receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs), you must attend both sessions. Partial credits cannot be granted for attending only one session.

  Both sessions will not be recorded; therefore, you must attend both sessions to receive CEUs.

   
  You will receive reminder emails with log-on instructions three days before and again the day before the event. If you don’t receive a reminder, please email info@notisnet.org or text 425-615-6741.

   
  $119 NOTIS members, $169 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. 

  Space is limited to the first 35 registrants. 

   
  Credit status will be updated upon approval.

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  Washington State DSHS	8 general	Pending
  Washington State AOC	8	Pending*
  Oregon Judicial Department	8 general	Pending
  ATA	8 (category A)	Pending
  CCHI (ID:09722)	7 instructional	Approved
  IMIA/NBCMI (ID: 22-1221)	0.75	Pending

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

  *Note: If WA AOC has not approved this workshop by the date it takes place, it will not appear on your certificate of completion. You can check the Continuing Education Class List later to see if it was approved. Please keep in mind that AOC decides the type of credit awarded, so it may differ from what NOTIS requested.
  

  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. 

  

  
  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.

   
  No refunds can be given before five days prior to the first session. 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 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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• Book Discussion: The Philosophy of Translation by Damion Searls

  • When
    10/16/2025
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    17:30 - 19:30
  • Location
    Folio: The Seattle Athenaeum, 93 Pike St #307, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
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  Book Discussion:
  the philosophy OF TRANSLATION 
  by DAMION SEARLS

  
  Time & Location

  October 16, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
  Folio: The Seattle Athenaeum
  93 Pike St #307, Seattle, WA 98101, USA

  About the Event

  Folio: The Seattle Athenaeum and The Northwest Literary Translators invite you to join us for an in-person book discussion of the 2024 book The Philosophy of Translation by translator Damion Searls, led by Folio librarian Lillian Dabney. 

  As the translator of sixty books from multiple languages, Searls has spent decades grappling with words on the most granular level: nouns and verbs, accents on people’s names, rhymes, rhythm, “untranslatable” cultural nuances. Here, he connects a wealth of specific examples to larger philosophical issues of reading and perception. This sharp and inviting exploration of the theory and practice of translation is for anyone who has ever marveled at the beauty, force, and movement of language. —  Publisher's Website

  Read the book (buy or borrow), then join us at Folio for an in-person guided discussion. Please bring a snack or beverage to share if you can.

  “Searls’s philosophy is ultimately one of freedom—to move beyond mere equivalence, to translate how a text communicates rather than simply what it says.” -— Max Norman (The New Yorker)

  “Damion Searls is perhaps the only translator in the world who could write a book with the title The Philosophy of Translation and be taken seriously by theorists and practitioners of translation alike. This erudite and accessible volume takes us on a tour of the world of translation where the familiar is made unfamiliar and back again. A stellar work I will be quoting from and returning to for years to come.” — Anton Hur
  

  
  

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• Interpreting Between the Lines: Making Sense of Idioms, Jokes and Jargon (Online live session via Zoom) 3 CEUs by DSHS (#), AOC, CCHI, IMIA/NBCMI, ATA. $52/Members

  • When
    10/18/2025
  •  
    09:00 - 12:00
  • Location
    Online via Zoom
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  NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division (CID) presents:

  Interpreting Between the Lines: Making Sense of Idioms, Jokes and Jargon
  Presented by Yuliya Speroff

  Workshop Overview
  Healthcare interpreters invest a significant amount of time in learning medical terminology and the ins and outs of the US healthcare system — and rightly so. However, interpreting encounters in healthcare settings are not all dense medical jargon — they involve real people speaking real language, which may include small talk, stories, jokes, idioms, and cultural references. It might seem that interpreting idioms is less important than getting the medical facts right, but idioms may contain key messages such as descriptions of a patient's progress or lack of it and speakers’ attitude to the situation.

  This 3-hour interactive class will equip participants with strategies for dealing with idioms and cultural references and allow participants to develop the newly acquired skills through group practice activities. At the end of the class, the participants will be provided with a list of suggested resources for further practice and study of idioms.

  Materials include a PowerPoint presentation, a worksheet with practice exercises, and suggested resources for further study of idioms.

  This class includes interactive activities and discussions.

  Learning Objectives:

  1. For participants to become familiar with the concept of idioms and cultural references and to understand the need for developing strategies for dealing with such linguistic phenomena

  2. For participants to develop appropriate strategies for interpreting idioms and cultural references

  3. For participants to engage in meaningful practice that would allow them to develop the newly acquired skills

  
  

  NOTE: This workshop will be recorded. Registrants will have access to the recording for one month following the event.

  Workshop Details

  Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
  Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)
  Check-in begins at 8:50 a.m. Please arrive on time to sign in.
  Location: Online via Zoom

  Reminder emails with login details will be sent 3 days and 1 day before the workshop. If you don’t receive them, email info@notisnet.org or text 425-615-6741.

  Cost
  NOTIS Members: $52 / Non-Members: $94 
  Join NOTIS for discounts and additional member benefits!

  
  Registration
  Closes: Five days prior to the event
  Confirmation will be emailed after registration. If you don’t receive one, your registration may not have been successful. Please ensure your device meets the Zoom system requirements before registering.

  Continuing Education Credits
  The following CE credits have been requested and are pending approval:

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  DSHS	3 general	Pending (#)
  AOC	3 performance	Pending
  ATA	3 (category A)	Approved
  CCHI	3.00 instructional CE hours	Approved (CEAP ID #10826)
  IMIA/NBCMI	0.3 CEUs	Approved (25-1115)

  
  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 is not responsible for refunds if CE credits are not approved by these entities.

  

  
  

  
  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 Completion
  Certificates will be issued to attendees who:
  - Arrive on time
  - Attend the entire session

  Please allow time to log in early. Late arrivals are welcome to stay but may not receive DSHS credit.

  Refund Policy
  ✅ Refunds are available if requested more than 5 days before the event, minus a $15 fee.
  ❌ No refunds for cancellations after that period or due to technical issues, missed reminders, or platform compatibility problems.
  ❌ Transfers between workshops are not permitted.

  Accessibility & Questions
  If you require accommodations, please contact NOTIS at least 3 weeks in advance at info@notisnet.org

  
  

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• Improving Short-Term Memory and Focus for Interpreters (Online live via Zoom) 3 CEUs by DSHS (#). AOC, OJD, CCHI, IMIA/NBCMI, ATA. $52/Members

  • When
    11/01/2025
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    09:00 - 12:00
  • Location
    Online via Zoom
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   NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division (CID) presents:

  IMPROVING SHORT-TERM MEMORY & FOCUS FOR INTERPRETERS 
  Presented by Eliana Lobo

  

  Sharpen your skills with this hands-on workshop designed for interpreters at all levels — whether you're just starting out or a seasoned professional. This interactive session focuses on strengthening two critical interpreting abilities: short-term memory and focused attention.

  Tailored for interpreters in court, healthcare, community, and educational settings, the workshop introduces practical, easy-to-replicate skill drills that you can incorporate into your personal practice routine. 

  Through participatory exercises, you'll explore:

  • Techniques to enhance memory retention 
  • Techniques to sustain attention
  • Methods to track and measure progress
  • Strategies to identify and analyze errors
  • How to increase challenge levels over time for continuous growth

  
  You'll walk away with tools to assess your own performance, choose drills that target specific skill gaps, and build a sustainable practice plan for ongoing professional improvement.

  Ready to boost your interpreting accuracy and confidence? Join us and take the first step toward sharper focus and stronger memory on the job.

  NOTE: This workshop will be recorded. Registrants will have access to the recording for one month following the event.

  
  
  

  Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
  Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)
  Check-in begins at 8:50 a.m. Please arrive on time to sign in.
  Location: Online via Zoom

  Reminder emails with login details will be sent 3 days and 1 day before the workshop. If you don’t receive them, email info@notisnet.org or text (425) 615-6741.

  
  NOTIS Members: $52 / Non-members: $94 
  Join NOTIS for discounts on all events, plus additional member benefits!

  
  Registration CLOSES five days prior to the event.
  
  Confirmation will be emailed after registration. If you don’t receive a confirmation email, your registration may not have been successful.

  Please ensure your device meets the Zoom system requirements before registering.

  
  The following CE credits have been requested and are pending approval:

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  WA DSHS	3 general	Pending
  WA AOC	3 performance	Pending
  OJD	3 general	Approved
  ATA	3	Approved
  CCHI	3.00 instructional CE hours	Approved (ID:10821)
  NBCMI	0.3 CEU	Approved (Registry ID 25-1108)

  
  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 is not responsible for refunds if CE credits are not approved by these entities.

  

  
  

  
  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.

  
  

  
  Certificates will be issued to attendees who arrive on time and attend the entire session. Please allow time to log in early. Late arrivals are welcome to stay but may not receive DSHS credits.
  

  
  ✅ Refunds are available if requested more than 5 days before the event, minus a $15 fee.
  ❌ No refunds for cancellations after that period or due to technical issues, missed reminders, or platform compatibility problems.
  ❌ Transfers of credits between workshops are not permitted.

  
  If you require accommodations, please contact NOTIS at least 3 weeks in advance. Questions? Email info@notisnet.org. 
  
  

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• Everyday Ethics for Interpreters: Lessons from Real-World Situations (Online live via Zoom) 1 ethics 1 general CEU by DSHS (#805), AOC, CCHI, ATA. 0.2 by IMIA/NBCMI. $38/Members

  • When
    11/03/2025
  •  
    18:00 - 20:00
  • Location
    Online via Zoom
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   NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division (CID) presents: 

  Everyday Ethics for Interpreters: Lessons from Real-World Situations
  Presented by Yvonne Simpson

  
  

  
  The goal of this two-hour workshop is to educate interpreters on the DSHS Code of Professional Conduct. Participants will walk through the Code of Conduct and then apply it to real-life scenarios that have been submitted to NOTIS. For each scenario, the participants will be asked to reflect on whether they have faced a similar situation, what did they do at the time, what portion(s) of the DSHS Code of Conduct apply to the given scenario, and what are some appropriate options for addressing the scenario in light of the Code of Conduct. Participants will also be made aware of other Codes of Conduct that guide ethical interpreter practice (e.g. NCIHC, WA AOC, etc.)  
   

  

  1. Understand the DSHS Code of Professional Conduct: Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the DSHS Code of Conduct and its application to professional interpreting practice.

  2. Apply Ethical Principles to Real-Life Scenarios: Participants will analyze real-life scenarios, identify applicable sections of the DSHS Code of Conduct, and evaluate appropriate responses to ethical challenges.

  3. Explore Other Relevant Codes of Conduct: Participants will become familiar with additional Codes of Conduct, such as those from NCIHC and WA AOC, to broaden their understanding of ethical standards in the interpreting profession.

  
  Here is a list of links to the Code of Ethics used in the workshop:

  • WAC 388-03-050 DSHS Code of Professional Conduct 
  • NCIHC Standards of Practice
  • NAIE Code of Ethics
  • NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct
  • Standards of Practice and Ethics for WA State Judiciary Interpreters
    
    

  
   
  Monday, November 3, 2025, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Pacific time. PLEASE CHECK IN AT 5:50 p.m. to sign in. Class from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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

   
  You will receive reminder emails with log-on instructions three days before and again the day before the event. If you don’t receive a reminder, please email info@notisnet.org or text 425-615-6741.

  
  $38 NOTIS members, $68 non-members
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  Before you register, make sure that your online setup meets the equipment and connectivity requirements. Requirements 

   
  Registration closes five days prior to the workshop date. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. 

  
  The credits listed below have been all requested by NOTIS. Their status will be updated as they are approved. Please note that NOTIS will not be responsible for refunds in the event of unapproved CE credits by any of these entities.

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  WA DSHS	1 ethics, 1 general	Approved (Approval number: 805)
  WA AOC	1 ethics, 1 general	Pending*
  ATA	2 general	Approved (category A)
  CCHI	2 instructional (CEAP ID:10755)	Approved
  IMIA/NBCMI	0.2 (ID:25-1061)	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: If WA AOC has not approved this workshop by the date it takes place, it will not appear on your certificate of completion. You can check the Continuing Education Class List later to see if it was approved. Please keep in mind that AOC decides the type of credit awarded, so it may differ from what NOTIS requested.

  
  
  
  

   
  Yvonne Simpson is the Senior Director of Language Access & Cultural Advocacy at UW Medicine. She holds a Master of Arts in Spanish (Linguistics) and has significant experience in interpreting, translating and training. Yvonne is a DSHS Certified Spanish Medical Interpreter and is a Certified Medical Interpreter through the National Board. She began her professional interpreting career in 2006 as a staff interpreter at a Level 1 Trauma Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Yvonne values her work advocating for language access as a human right.
  
  

  
  

  
  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 are available for cancellations made more than 5 days prior to the workshop date, subject to a $15 cancellation fee. 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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• Enhancing Interpreting Skills with AI (online live via Zoom) 3 CEUs by AOC, ATA, OJD, CIMCE $55/Members

  • When
    11/08/2025
  •  
    09:00 - 12:00
  • Location
    Online via ZOOM
  • Spaces left
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  The NOTIS Legal Division invites you to join: 

  Enhancing Interpreting Skills with AI
  Presented by Édgar Hidalgo García

  Workshop Overview: This course is designed to equip court interpreters with practical skills to enhance their simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation techniques. Using AI tools like ChatGPT, participants will learn to create custom exercises tailored to their needs, improving speed, accuracy, and fluency when interpreting in a variety of contexts.

  Objectives:

  • Learn how to develop customized interpreting exercises using AI tools.
  • Improve speed and accuracy in simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation through AI produced practices.
  • Creation of glossaries for assignments.
  • How to use AI tools in real life interpreting scenarios.

  
  Course Outline:

  I. Introduction to AI Tools for Interpreters (0.5 hours)

  • Overview of ChatGPT and its applications for interpreters
  • How AI can assist in creating tailored exercises

  II. Developing Simultaneous Interpreting Exercises (0.5 hours)

  • Techniques for creating speed-building drills
  • Incorporating complex terminology and slang

  III. Creating Consecutive Interpreting Practice (0.5 hours)

  • Methods to enhance memory and note-taking
  • Developing exercises with realistic dialogues

  IV. Sight Translation and Terminology Building (0.5 hours)

  • Designing sight translation exercises
  • Using AI to build complex sentence structures and legal/technical jargon

  V. Customizing Exercises and Practical Application (1.0 hours)

  • Live demonstration of creating an exercise in real-time
  • How to adjust exercises for different interpreting contexts

  
  When:
  Saturday, November 8, 2025, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. PST. Check in at 8:50 a.m.

  Where: 
  You will receive reminder emails with log-on instructions three days before and again the day before the event. If you don't receive a reminder, please email info@notisnet.org or text 425-615-6741.

  Cost:  
  $55 for NOTIS members, $98 for nonmembers (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. 

  CE Credits:
  

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  WA AOC	3 general	Pending
  OJD	3 general	Approved
  ATA	3 credits (Category A)	Approved
  CA CIMCE	3 hours	Approved (CIMCE#:L7883)

  
  Credit status will be updated upon approval.
  
  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

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

  

  Who is teaching? 

  Édgar Hidalgo García is an interpreter, translator, educator, and public speaker with over twenty years of experience in legal, medical, immigration, education, and community interpreting. He is best known as the Director and Lead Instructor of TransInterpreting, the online school he founded and directed for nearly a decade, where he designed training programs and continuing education courses that have prepared hundreds of interpreters across the United States. He has held key leadership and academic roles, including Academic Coordinator of California State University, Fullerton’s Legal Interpretation Program and instructor in the Court Interpreter Training Program at UC Riverside. In these roles, he developed curricula, supervised instructor training, created specialized courses in simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation, and ensured compliance with California’s judicial interpreter certification standards.

  
  

  

  
  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, we will not provide CE credit if you arrive late, for any reason.

  No refunds can be given after five days prior to the workshop date. 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, issues with the third party applications, not receiving reminders, or problems with system requirements.

  Be sure to read System Requirements for Zoom. 

  NOTE: This workshop will be recorded, and the recording will be available for all registrants to view for one month after the workshop date. 

  Questions about registration? 

  
  

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• Literary Translation Feedback Forum

  • When
    11/13/2025
  •  
    17:30 - 19:30
  • Location
    Online via Zoom
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  Literary translators will gather virtually to share their works in progress and accept helpful feedback and questions from attendees. We welcome all languages and genres. To share your work, reserve a spot by emailing Lola. All source languages and genres are welcome!

  This event will be held on Zoom. After you register, check your confirmation email for login details.

  For more information about the Northwest Literary Translators, join our Facebook group or visit our website.

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• Note Taking for Interpreters (Online live via Zoom) 3 CEUs by DSHS (#), AOC, OJD, CCHI, IMIA/NBCMI, ATA. $52/Members

  • When
    11/15/2025
  •  
    09:00 - 12:00
  • Location
    Zoom/Online
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  NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division (CID) presents:

  Note Taking for Interpreters
  Presented by Yuliya Speroff

  
  Note-taking is an essential skill for any interpreter – whether you’re interpreting at a medical appointment, a deposition, or a conference. In this 3-hour interactive webshop, interpreters will be introduced to the fundamentals of note-taking and discuss how note-taking aids in accuracy and helps interpreters deal with various interpreting challenges – from long speech segments to delicate discussions. During the webshop, interpreters will engage in multiple practice exercises to apply newly acquired knowledge and refine note-taking skills. 

  

  

  Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
  Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)
  Check-in begins at 8:50 a.m. Please arrive on time to sign in.
  Location: Online via Zoom

  Reminder emails with login details will be sent 3 days and 1 day before the workshop. If you do not receive them, email info@notisnet.org or text 425-615-6741.

  
  $52 for NOTIS members; $94 for non-members
  Join NOTIS for discounts on all events and many other benefits!

  

  Registration CLOSES five days prior to the event.
  
  Confirmation will be emailed after registration. If you don’t receive a confirmation email, your registration may not have been successful.
  
  Please ensure your device meets the Zoom system requirements before registering.

  
  The following CE credits have been requested and are pending approval:
  

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  Washington State DSHS	3 general	Pending (#)
  Washington State AOC	3 performance	Pending
  ATA	3	Pending
  OJD	3 general	Approved
  CCHI	3.00 instructional CE hours	Approved (ID:10827)
  IMIA/NBCMI	0.3 CEUs	Approved (25-1116)

  
  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 if CE credits are not approved by any of the above entities.

  
  

  

  

  
  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 will be issued to attendees who:
     ☑ Arrive on time 
     ☑ Attend the entire session

  Please allow time to log in early. Late arrivals are welcome to stay but may not receive DSHS credit.

  

  ✅ Refunds are available if requested more than 5 days before the event, minus a $15 fee.
  ❌ No refunds for cancellations after that period or due to technical issues, missed reminders, or platform compatibility problems.
  ❌ The transfer of credit(s) between workshops is not permitted.

  

  If you require accommodations, please contact NOTIS at least 3 weeks in advance if possible at info@notisnet.org. 
  
  Questions? Please send them to info@notisnet.org. 

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• NOTIS Annual Meeting and Holiday Party

  • When
    12/06/2025
  •  
    13:00 - 16:00
  • Location
    Kent Senior Activity Center, Kent, WA
  • Spaces left
    75

  Save the Date!

  RING OUT THE OLD YEAR with NOTIS! 

  All members are invited to attend NOTIS’s Annual Membership Meeting & Holiday Party. 

  Date: Saturday, December 6th, 2025
  
  Location: Kent Senior Activity Center

  Address: 600 E Smith Street Kent, WA 98032
  

  The Annual Meeting will review NOTIS activities for the past year and welcome new Board Members (from 1:00-2:00pm). 

  The Holiday Party (2:00-4:00pm) 

  Theme: Winter Holiday Show & Tell

  Bring pictures/props/decor, wear clothing, or prepare food/performances* that represent your family's or community's traditions for celebrating wintertime holidays.
  

  • Potluck - bring a dish to share with your friends and peers
  • Coffee, tea, and soft drinks will be provided
  • Ugly Sweater Contest - wear your most audacious seasonal sweater for the chance to dethrone last year's winner!
  • Cozy Dessert Competition - prepare your favorite cold-weather treat to showcase your culinary abilities and enter to win a prize
  • Performances* - an opportunity to show off your talents! Do you sing, play an instrument, juggle, or dance? Have you got another special skill you’d like to share? Email info@notisnet.org and secure your spot to perform! *You must bring your own background music, if applicable.* Speakers will be provided.
  • Other fun activities! 

  NOTIS will partner with a local food bank to support our community. Please consider bringing a non-perishable food item for donation.

  We look forward to seeing you there! 
  
  

  
  

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• Northwest Literary Translators Holiday Potluck

  • When
    12/11/2025
  •  
    17:30 - 19:30
  • Location
    Folio, 93 Pike St #307, Seattle, WA 98101
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  

  Join the Northwest Literary Translators for our annual end-of-year celebration and book exchange! Friends old and new will gather at Folio for some holiday cheer. Please bring a beverage and/or a hot or cold dish to share, and a wrapped, translated book for our exchange. Your gift can be your own translation or somebody else's work, brand new or used off your shelf, as long as it's one you would recommend to friends.

  Can you entertain us with a holiday reading or carol? Can you teach us a new toast? All entertainment ideas are welcome!

  Visit Folio's website for useful tips on how to find us!

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• Stress and Interpreting (Online live via Zoom) 2 CEUs by DSHS (#), AOC, OJD, CCHI, ATA $38/Members

  • When
    12/13/2025
  •  
    09:00 - 11:00
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    35

  Register

  
  NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division (CID) presents:

  STRESS and Interpreting
  Presented by Eliana Lobo

  
  

  What is this training about?
  Attendees will learn how stress negatively impacts performance, and what they can do about it. This training explains how the physiological effects of stress impact and impede language production and conversion, while providing tools and techniques to help manage stress and improve performance.
  
  Training strategies, techniques for self-calming and study plans for interpreters will be shared with the goal of better preparing working interpreters to be better at handling stress in the moment of interpreting.
  
  Content includes techniques to improve and manage memory, breathing exercises to reduce stress and improve message delivery. Methods for establishing baseline metrics (how fast is too fast, how long is too long) will be shared; and exercises for measuring one’s progress, as well as establishing stretch goals for memory and speed will be demonstrated and shared.

  Sample scripts for managing flow before the discussion or conversation goes off track will be given. Participants will be encouraged to personalize scripted templates for us in the pre-session and when asking for a repetition or clarification. Skill drills that simulate added stress will be shared. These simulations help prepare interpreters to work while experiencing stress, in that they can learn to develop the additional mechanical skills together with the ability to work through their stress, and ultimately do a better job, while on the job.

  When?
  Saturday, December 13, 2025
  9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (Pacific Time)
  Location: Online via Zoom

  Reminder emails with login details will be sent 3 days and 1 day before the workshop. If you don’t receive them, email info@notisnet.org or text 425-615-6741.

  Cost: 
  $38 for NOTIS members; $68 for non-members (Click to Join NOTIS!)

  Registration:
  Registration closes five days prior to the event. Confirmation will be emailed after registration. If you don’t receive a confirmation email, your registration may not have been successful.

  Please ensure your device meets the Zoom system requirements before registering.

  CE Credits:

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  Washington State DSHS	2	Pending (#)
  Washington State AOC	2	Pending (General)
  ATA	2	Pending
  CCHI	2	Pending
  OJD (Oregon Judicial Department)	2	Pending
  IMIA/NBCMI	0.2	Pending

  
  Disclaimer: NOTIS will not be liable for reimbursing registration fees in the event that continuing education credits are not approved by any of the above-listed entities. 
  
  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
  

  

  
  

  About the Instructor:
  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.

  
  

  Certificates of Completion?
  Certificates will be issued to attendees who: 
      • Arrive on time
      • Attend the entire session
  Please allow time to log in early. Late arrivals are welcome to stay but will not receive DSHS credit.

  Refund Policy
  ✅ Refunds are available if requested more than 5 days before the event, minus a $15 fee.
  ❌ No refunds for cancellations after that period or due to technical issues, missed reminders, or platform compatibility problems.
  ❌ Transfers between workshops are not permitted.

  Accessibility & Questions
  If you require accommodations, please contact NOTIS at least 3 weeks in advance if possible: info@notisnet.org. Questions? Email info@notisnet.org.
  
  

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• Ethics Jeopardy! 2.0 (Online live via Zoom) 1 ethics and 1 general CEUs by DSHS (#812), 2 ethics by AOC, 2 general by CCHI, ATA. 0.2 by IMIA/NBCMI, $38/Members

  • When
    01/20/2026
  •  
    18:00 - 20:00
  • Location
    Zoom/Online
  • Spaces left
    30

  Register

  NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division presents:

  Ethics Jeopardy! 2.0
  Presented by Cindy Roat

  

  What’s it about?
  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 credit, live attendance is required.

  When?

  Tuesday, January 20, 2026
  6:00 – 8:00 p.m. PST (Check-in opens at 5:50 p.m.)

  Where?

  Online via Zoom
  Log-in details will be emailed three days before and again the day before the event.
  If you don’t receive them, email info@notisnet.org or text 425-615-6741.

  Cost

  • $38 for NOTIS members

  • $68 for non-members
    Click here to join NOTIS

  ️ Requirements

  Before registering, make sure your device meets the Zoom system requirements. Read the full list of requirements here.

  Registration

  Register online at notisnet.org at least five days before the event.
  You’ll receive a confirmation email after registering. If not, your registration did not go through.

  Limited to 30 participants.

  
  

  ✅ Continuing Education Credit
  Credit status will be updated upon approval.

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  Washington State DSHS	1 ethics, 1 general	✅ Approved (Approval number:812)
  WA AOC	2 ethics	✅ Approved
  ATA	2 (category A)	✅ Approved
  CCHI	2 instructional hours (CEAP ID #10696)	✅ Approved
  IMIA/NBCMI	0.2 (Registry ID 25-1024)	✅ Approved

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

  FYI: The DSHS approval number for Ethics Jeopardy! is #688, and for Ethics Jeopardy! 2.0 it is #812.

  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.

  *Note: If WA AOC has not approved this workshop by the date it takes place, it will not appear on your certificate of completion. You can check the Continuing Education Class List later to see if it was approved. Please keep in mind that AOC decides the type of credit awarded, so it may differ from what NOTIS requested.
  

  

  About the Instructor

  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

  To receive a Certificate of Attendance:

  • Arrive on time and stay for the entire session.

  • Late arrivals are welcome to stay, but no CE credit will be awarded.

  Certificates will be emailed the following week.

  Refund Policy

  • No refunds within 5 days of the event.

  • $15 processing fee for cancellations made earlier.

  • Credit for missed workshops cannot be transferred.

  • No refunds for technical or personal issues such as:

    • Unstable internet

    • Email filters blocking reminders

    • Incompatible software/hardware

  ♿ Accessibility

  Need accommodations?
  Please email info@notisnet.org at least three weeks in advance, if possible.

  ❓ Questions?

  Contact us at info@notisnet.org

  
  

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• Interpreting for Dental Services (Online live session via Zoom) # CEUs by DSHS (#), AOC, OJD. by CCHI. by IMIA/NBCMI. $TBA/Members

  • Start
    02/21/2026
  •  
  • End
    02/28/2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    35

   NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division presents:

  Interpreting for Dental Services 
  Presented by Cindy Roat

   TBA
  

  
  

   
  Saturday, February 21 and 28, 2026, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. PST.  

  To receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs), you must attend both sessions. Partial credits cannot be granted for attending only one session.

  Both sessions will not be recorded; therefore, you must attend both sessions to receive CEUs.

   
  You will receive reminder emails with log-on instructions three days before and again the day before the event. If you don’t receive a reminder, please email info@notisnet.org or text 425-615-6741.

   
  $TBA NOTIS members, $TBA 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. 

  Space is limited to the first 35 registrants. 

   
  Credit status will be updated upon approval.

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  Washington State DSHS (#)	general	To be requested
  Washington State AOC	general	To be requested*
  Oregon Judicial Department	general	To be requested
  ATA	(category A)	To be requested
  CCHI (ID:)	instructional	To be requested
  IMIA/NBCMI (ID: )	0.	To be requested

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

  *Note: If WA AOC has not approved this workshop by the date it takes place, it will not appear on your certificate of completion. You can check the Continuing Education Class List later to see if it was approved. Please keep in mind that AOC decides the type of credit awarded, so it may differ from what NOTIS requested.
  

  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. 

  

  
  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.

   
  No refunds can be given five days before the first workshop date. A $15 processing fee will apply for refunds requested before this 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 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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