Bridging the Gap

What's being said about Bridging the Gap:

"Thanks to Bridging the Gap I know I will become a better interpreter. The program should be seriously considered by any interpreter that wants to improve their skills. The course teaches you a lot of different aspects related to the medical field, along with essential ethical aspects that are key for becoming a better professional in the field of interpreting." - Boubacar (Fulani interpreter for 25 years)

“After taking Bridging the Gap I realize the importance of the course and any interpreter who wants to take their career to the next level, should consider taking it. This course has fully allowed me to obtain knowledge of the standards the interpreter should follow in order to perform professionally in this field. I am very thankful for taking this course. I recommend Bridging the Gap to any interpreter! Previously, I acted based on my own judgment. Now, with the great instructors received, I have better knowledge as to what to do when facing different circumstances. I am really glad I took this class and the benefits that I obtained will also be acquired by those I recommend Bridging the Gap to. The teacher made the class very interesting!" - Yolanda (Spanish interpreter for 8 years)

"I feel that I will become a better interpreter because now I have the tools to be a more professional interpreter. I have gained better understanding about Medical interpreting and interpreting in general. I recommend Bridging the Gap to other interpreters because it is a unique program that will deepen every interpreters experience." - Bruce (American Sign Language interpreter for 10 years)

"I know that I will become a better interpreter after taking Bridging the Gap. I have learned everything that I need to carry on my interpreter tool belt. The trainer is excellent and made it a rewarding experience, in which the knowledge I gained is indescribable. I would highly recommend Bridging the Gap to other interpreters. I think Bridging the Gap will help any interpreter become more professional and we need more interpreters with better understanding about this profession." - Massiel (Spanish interpreter for 14 years)

"I learned a great deal during the Bridging the Gap sessions. I have much more awareness of my role as medical interpreter. Bridging the Gap is very helpful because it prepares you to deal with difficult situations such as confidentiality, advocacy and cultural broker. I also feel that learning the code of ethics and it's implication has made me a better interpreter." - Daniela (Italian interpreter for 40 years)

"With the completion of the Bridging the Gap course, I know that I will become a much better interpreter. Bridging the Gap validated my experiences as an interpreter and it really helped me streamline my professionalism. I sincerely recommend this course because even the most gifted interpreters need to learn from others experiences. Plus, the legal and medical components presented during the course are essential." - Mostafa (Arabic interpreter for 5 years)
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Intensive and Rewarding

This intensive and rewarding 40-hour course covers the fundamentals of interpreting in the health care setting and prepares you for the challenges of this rewarding profession. The training course has been created and developed from the ground-up by medical interpreters who have drawn on both their extensive experience in the field, as well as in-depth research into the latest techniques and theoretical aspects of medical interpreting.

Topics that will be covered in the training course include: Medical Terminology, the Code of Ethics (which will be practiced through real-world ethical case-studies), the Standards of Practice, Medical Interpreting Protocols, the Incremental Intervention Model of the Roles of the Interpreter, the differences between Impartiality and Transparency in the medical encounter, State and Federal laws governing the rights of LEP (Limited English Proficiency) patients, the New York State Patients’ Bill of Rights, Memory Development exercises, Advanced Directives, Standard Precautions for Health Care Professionals, and much more…

Bridging the Gap covers:

• Basic interpreting skills — Roles, ethics, managing the flow of a session
• Information on health care — Anatomy and an introduction to the health care system, bilingual medical terminology
• Culture in interpreting — Self-awareness, basic characteristics of specific cultures, traditional health care in specific communities
• Communication skills for advocacy — Listening skills, communication styles, appropriate advocacy
• Professional development — Effective communication, professional conduct, resources for professional growth

When does the next Bridging the Gap course start?

March class:
- March 23rd (Tues.): 9AM - 5PM
- March 26th (Fri.): 9AM - 5PM
- March 27th (Sat.): 9AM - 5PM
- April 1st (Thurs.): 9AM - 5PM
- April 2nd (Fri.): 9AM - 5PM

April class:
- April 20th (Tues.): 9AM - 5PM
- April 23rd (Fri.): 9AM - 5PM
- April 24th (Sat.): 9AM - 5PM
- April 27th (Tues.): 9AM - 5PM
- April 30th (Fri.): 9AM - 5PM

Sign up now! This course fills up fast. The cost is $650. Price includes Bridging the Gap manual and all class materials. Email info@cpli.com to request a registration form. Please visit www.xculture.org for more information.

*25 people maximum
**A free language assessment test is required for all applicants.

What's being said about Bridging the Gap (Continued):

"After taking Bridging the Gap, I now have a clear understanding of my role as a medical interpreter. I recommend Bridging the Gap to any interpreter who wants to learn how to communicate the message in a transparent and professional way. Great course and outstanding teacher." - Barbara (Spanish interpreter for 30 years)

"Thanks to Bridging the Gap I will be able to deal more professionally with difficult situations and treat the patient with the respect he/she deserves. I realize now more than ever that my role as an interpreter to only be the patient's voice and stay impartial. As an interpreter I always do the best I can, but in the Bridging the Gap course I learned some very useful guidelines that I wasn't aware of." - Ana (Serbo-Croatian, Bosnian and Swedish interpreter for 2 years)

"After completing the Bridging the Gap course I am more aware of the elements that define a professional interpreter, and all the information provided has become a solid foundation for continuous growth to ensure a successful career as a medical interpreter. I would recommend Bridging the Gap to any interpreter because it will make he/she gain more confidence through the acquisition of highly useful material that has been gathered by other interpreters and others in the health care community for those interested in Bridging the Gap." - Rose (Spanish interpreter for 2 years.

"In Bridging the Gap I learned a lot of different interpreting techniques that I didn't know before. I have already recommended Bridging the Gap to my fellow interpreters because the course helped me (and I know it can help them) become better interpreters." - Sergei (Russian interpreter for 10 years)

"With the knowledge I gained with Bridging the Gap, I feel that my skills have sky rocketed. Bridging the Gap will be my guideline and will impact my interpreting for the better. The course highlights important aspects of the profession. It helped me acquire fresh knowledge of the current "position" the industry is in and gave me all the tools to be a better professional. Anyone who is a skilled language interpreter will need to learn what the course teaches. If anyone wishes to enter this rewarding profession, they should take Bridging the Gap before." - Zunzeiry (Spanish interpreter for 3 years)

"I absolutely think that after taking Bridging the Gap I will become a better interpreter. The course gave me the right tools to improve my practice by giving me better techniques to use in the field. I already recommended Bridging the Gap to other colleagues since it will make a huge difference in their professions. The course makes you aware of the most useful styles of interpreting to become a top qualified professional interpreter. If you want to be considered a professional interpreter the training at CP Language is the place to go!" - Michelle (Spanish interpreter for 15 years)

"Everything learned in Bridging the Gap is valuable information for any interpreter. As an Ad-Hoc interpreter I didn't realize how technical and difficult interpreting can be. Now I will apply everything I learned into my interpreting sessions. I'm sure it will make my interpreting more professional and enjoyable. I highly recommend Bridging the Gap to anybody who wants to learn the skills necessary for being a professional interpreter. The classes are very well balanced and very resourceful. The atmosphere was perfect and the whole learning experience was great." - Antonia (Spanish interpreter for 30 years)

"I feel like Bridging the Gap has made me a better interpreter, since it has made me more aware of many situations I faced previously in which I didn't know what to do. Bridging the Gap is a great refreshing course and you can also learn lots of new information easily accessible to you. You also learn new ways to deal with different situations." - Magdalena (Spanish interpreter for 2 years)

"Bridging the Gap should be considered by interpreters who want to learn through real life examples presented by a very experienced trainer. Not only did Bridging the Gap showed me what I had been doing wrong, but most importantly gave me the tools to prevent and handle future mistakes. I recommend Bridging the Gap to other interpreters, because it is an extremely comprehensive course that goes above and beyond to ensure professionalism and high quality interpreting." - Kim (Spanish interpreter for 3 years)