I‘ve had a few folks asking me to compile some resources for sight translation practice. While I’m preparing my own generic versions of common forms, disclosures, and medical reports for my Patreon subscribers, I figured I’d share some resources I found in my online travels!
It’s been a while since I’ve posted a new free consecutive interpreting practice video to my YouTube! I actually started a group sewing cloth masks for essential retail and service workers in my area, with a dedicated outreach arm to Spanish-speakers. The group has been a 40-hour a week job providing a much-needed service to non-healthcare workers on the front line. My...
I have a brand new practice video format I’m excited to share with you all! They’re called “Choose Your Own Script” in which you get to respond to real-life scenarios that will influence how the rest of your script video will play out! I’ve already posted a “Choose Your Own Script” practice video last week on my Patreon for my patrons, but this week...
For my next installment in consecutive interpreting practice videos, I’ve created a script about Mr. Rosales, who made some changes to his diet due to his recent diabetes diagnosis. Below you will find the video, as well as the complete script below it. For more videos like these, stay tuned to my YouTube channel. If you’re looking for more consecutive interpreting practice...
For my next installment in consecutive interpreting practice videos, I’ve created a telehealth script about a woman who thinks she has COVID-19. Below you will find the video, as well as the complete script below it. For more videos like these, stay tuned to my YouTube channel. I will also be posting additional patron-only videos on my Patreon, as well as interesting and educational...
I've finally resolved the software issue preventing me from recording more practice videos! My next script is entitled "Cat Bite" and, you guessed it, is about a patient who was bitten by a cat.
As I mentioned in a past article, I've started creating YouTube videos for interpreters. My previous video was a consecutive interpreting practice script in English, touching on a non-binary person trying to get a mammogram. This video touched on a lot of interesting and important topics, so I thought I'd make a video discussing the issues presented in the script.
I've decided to start posting consecutive interpretation and note-taking practice videos on my newly created YouTube channel.
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, many interpreters are moving to VRI or video remote interpreting. Perhaps the most important piece of hardware you'll need will be a headset, but there are many options on the market. So, let's talk headsets!
As freelance medical interpreters, our phones are central to our jobs. We need to have a serious conversation about how our cell phones are a means by which we can put ourselves and others at risk. This is a VERY in-depth article on cell phone cleaning and disinfection.
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I am a Certified Medical/Healthcare Interpreter (CMI-Spanish, CHI-Spanish) and a medical interpreter trainer. I work as an independent contractor in the greater Richmond, Virginia area as a Spanish-English medical interpreter. Click here to read more about me.
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