NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division presents:
Improving Short-Term Memory and Focus for Interpreters
Presented by Eliana Lobo
Workshop Overview
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:
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Techniques to enhance memory retention
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Techniques to sustain attention
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Methods to track and measure progress
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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.
This workshop will be recorded. Registrants will have access to the recording for one month following the event.
Workshop Details
Date: Saturday, August 16, 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:
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Credits Requested |
Approval Status |
| WA DSHS |
3 general |
Pending |
| WA AOC |
3 performance |
Pending
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| OJD |
3 general |
Approved |
| ATA |
3 |
Approved |
| CCHI |
3 |
Pending (ID:) |
| NBCMI |
0.3 (Education Registry ID
)
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Pending
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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.
About the Presenter
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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:
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.
info@notisnet.org
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