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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 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.

   

  Email to info@notisnet.org

  
  

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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

  Register

  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

  Register

  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

  Register

  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- Washington State General Criminal Procedure and Motions Practice for Interpreters
  Presented by Gabriel I. Banfi, Attorney at Law

  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-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 (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: CEU is not requested from DSHS. 
  NOTIS does not warranty 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.

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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.

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• Translation and Interpretation: Technology

  • Start
    09/25/2024
  •  
  • End
    11/06/2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    7 sessions
  • Location
    Online

  
  

  Translation and Interpretation: Technology

  • When : September 25 to November 06 ; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
  • Location : Online , Zoom WA
  • Fee : $399

  Class Overview

  Gain an introduction to the basic technology tools used in translation and interpretation and learn how to work with them. 

  In this class, you will be able to use one of the most common computer assisted translation (CAT) tools, and experience how to process translation professionally and efficiently. You will also have the opportunity to explore technology tools used for interpreting services. 

  Discover the effects and impacts that technologies like machine-translation software (not to be confused with computer-aided translation tools) have on translators and interpreters in the today’s industry. By familiarizing yourself with translation and interpretation specific technologies, you will be prepared for further studies in translation and interpretation, as well as future work.

  Learning Outcomes

  Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Have basic knowledge between machine translation (MT) and CAT (computer-aided translation), and understand the differences
  • Know how to deal with different type of document formats
  • Be familiar with different types of technologies for interpreters
  • Know how to use one of the most common basic CAT tools
  • Understand the process of translation and interpreting services with technologies
  • Know how to utilize translation memory
  • Analyze and explore the effect by MT (machine translation) in today’s industry

  
  

  *This event is not organized or sponsored by NOTIS.
  

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• Translation and Interpretation: Basics

  • Start
    10/10/2024
  •  
  • End
    11/07/2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    Online via Zoom

  
  

  Translation and Interpretation: Basics

  
  

  • When : October 10 to November 7 ; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
  • Location : Online , Zoom WA
  • Fee : $269

  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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• ATA 65th annual conference

  • Start
    10/30/2024
  • End
    11/02/2024
  • Location
    Portland, Oregon

  
  

  ATA65 Conference

  No other industry event provides the same comprehensive professional development as ATA’s Annual Conference. You'll find the best education from world-class presenters to enhance your skills and grow your business. Registration opens in mid-July. Don't miss early discounted rates.

  
  

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• Core Translation & Interpreting Certificate Program

  • When
    11/06/2024

  
  Core Translation & Interpreting Certificate Program
  

  Designed for: Current translators or interpreters with a few years of work experience, or those just starting in the industry and interested in earning a certificate to help their career. This 6-month certificate program is designed to teach the fundamentals of the translation & interpreting fields. It is composed of four embedded courses: Interpreting Fundamentals, Translation Fundamentals, Terminology & Technology, and Professional Practice.

  Registration Opens:  July 31, 2024

  Next Start Date: Fall 2024, Nov. 6, 2024 

  
  

  *This event is not organized or sponsored by NOTIS.
  

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• Translating In & Out of the Ivory Tower

  • When
    11/07/2024
  •  
    18:00 - 19:30
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
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  NOTIS’s Translation Division presents:

  Translating In & Out of the Ivory Tower
  Presented by Zakiya Hanafi and Shelley Fairweather-Vega

  
  

  
         
  Translators of fiction and nonfiction often find their professional circles overlapping with the academic universe. We might translate books by noted experts, contend for academic awards, handle criticism from scholars, and ask professors to review our books and teach them in their classes. In this revised and expanded talk, two NOTIS translators will discuss their experience navigating aspects of these overlapping worlds.

  Zakiya Hanafi will present an overview of the opportunities offered in the scholarly translation market, some of the professional skills required to succeed, and a roadmap of the publication process, from receiving an offer to seeing a manuscript through production.

  Shelley Fairweather-Vega will discuss some of the real and imagined differences between independent translators and translators who hold academic positions, and explore the real benefits freelance translators can gain by working closely with their counterparts at universities.

  These two short presentations will be followed by a general discussion with Q&A.

  

  
  Thursday, November 7th, 2024, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. PST 
  Check-in at 5:50 p.m. Class from 6 pm - 7:30 pm.

   
  Two reminders will be sent: the first arriving three days before the workshop, and the second arriving on the day before. Each reminder will include log-on instructions and class handouts if applicable.

  
  $20 NOTIS members, $35 Non-members 
  NOTE: NOTIS student membership is just $25 per year. Click to learn more and consider Joining NOTIS!
  

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

  
  Registration will be accepted online until five days prior to the workshop. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. Registration confirmation includes Zoom information, a meeting ID, and a passcode.

  
  

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  ATA	1	Approved (Category A)

  
  Please note that continuing education credit is not requested from DSHS, AOC, OJD, CCHI, or IMIA/NBCMI.

  

  
  Zakiya Hanafi (PhD, Stanford) is an independent scholar and professional translator of French and Italian into English, specializing in academic works on literature, history, and philosophy. In 2023 she was awarded the prestigious MLA Scaglione Prize for a Translation of a Scholarly Study of Literature for her work on Guido Mazzoni’s On Modern Poetry (Harvard UP). Her own book, The Monster in the Machine: Magic, Medicine, and the Marvelous in the Time of the Scientific Revolution was published in 2000 by Duke UP. With more than a dozen translated books to her name, she is keen to start a dialogue on the space of the scholarly translator and its place among the greater translation community.

  Shelley Fairweather-Vega (M.A., University of Washington) is a professional translator of Russian and Uzbek and a past president of NOTIS. She translates poetry, fiction, and scholarly texts at the intersection of culture and politics, with a focus on the contemporary literature of Central Asia. Shelley runs NOTIS's Northwest Literary Translators group and is currently the administrator of the Literary Division of the American Translators Association. 

  
  

  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. Certificates will be emailed the following week.

   
  No refunds can be given within five days of the event. A $10 processing fee will apply for refunds requested before five days of the event. 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 application, not receiving reminders, or problems with system requirements.

  **This workshop will be recorded.**

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

   
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• Pharmacy for Medical Interpreters (Online live via Zoom) 4 CEUs by DSHS (#745), AOC, CCHI, ATA. 0.4 by IMIA/NBCMI. $65/Members

  • When
    11/09/2024
  •  
    08:00 - 12:30
  • Location
    Online via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    30

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  NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division presents: 

  Pharmacy for Medical Interpreters 
  Presented by Jim Ramsey and Yvonne Simpson

  Course Description: This four-hour training provides interpreters with an overview of pharmacy practice. Facilitated by a WA State licensed pharmacists and a certified medical interpreter, this webshop will teach participants about:

  • Pharmacy Training, education, areas of practice, and specializations

  • Basic pharmacology: drug types, classifications, prescribing, and therapy

  • Drug costs and insurance coverage

  • Pharmaceutical safety

  • Pharmacist-patient interactions

  Participants will receive handouts with key pharmacy terms and will have opportunities to practice consecutive interpreting and sight translation in breakout 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!

  

  When? 
  Saturday, November 9, 2024, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PST

  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? 
  $65 NOTIS members, $95 non-members (Click to Join NOTIS)
  

  Registration?
  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.

  Requirements
  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.

   Continuing Education Credits?

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  Washington State DSHS	4 general	Approved (#745)
  Washington State AOC	4.5 general	Approved
  ATA	4	Approved (category A)
  CCHI	3 instructional hours, 1 performance	Approved (ID: 10362)
  IMIA/NBCMI	0.4	Approved (Registry ID:24-1009)

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

  

  
  

  Who is teaching?

  Jim Ramsey has over 30 years of experience as a licensed pharmacist in Washington State. Since receiving his degree from the University of Washington, he has worked as a front-line pharmacist and pharmacy manager for Group Health, CHI Franciscan, and Kaiser Permanente. Jim is skilled in disease management, Medicaid coverage, pharmacy benefit management, pharmacy automation, and healthcare management.  

   

  Yvonne Simpson is Senior Director of Language access and Cultural Advocacy at UW Medicine in Seattle. She holds a Master of Arts in Spanish (Linguistics) and has significant experience in interpreting, translating, and training. Yvonne is a WA DSHS Certified Spanish Medical Interpreter and is a Certified Medical Interpreter through the National Board. She has worked as a medical interpreter in Arizona and Washington, working with patients in hospital and clinic settings, in both remote and in-person modalities.

  
  

  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?
  No refunds can be given after November 4th. 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.

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

  Questions?
  Email NOTIS

  

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• Shahzoda Samarqandi and Shelley Fairweather-Vega

  • When
    11/13/2024
  •  
    19:00 - 20:30
  • Location
    Third Place Books Ravenna, 6504 20th Ave NE, Seattle WA 98115

  Join us for a reading and conversation between Tajik-Uzbek author Shahzoda Samarqandi and her translator, NOTIS member Shelley Fairweather-Vega, at Third Place Books. This is the official book launch for the English translation of Samarqandi's novel Mothersland, available now from Slavica.

  More details and registration online through EventBrite.

  
  

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• Translating Persian Literature: Problems & Prospects

  • When
    11/14/2024
  •  
    17:30 - 19:30
  • Location
    Folio, the Seattle Athenaeum, 93 Pike St #307, Seattle, WA 98101
  • Spaces left
    30

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  Help NOTIS's Northwest Literary Translators welcome three noted scholars and writers from the Persian-speaking world for a panel discussion on the translation of literature from Iran, Afghanistan, and elsewhere.

  • Mohammad Asef Soltanzadeh, award-winning Afghan novelist and short story writer, based in Denmark
  • Shahzoda Nazarova Samarqandi, award-winning Tajik novelist, journalist, and activist from Uzbekistan, based in the Netherlands  
  • Laura Yasmine Catterson, doctoral candidate in comparative literature at the University of California, Davis, who works on Iranian and Iraqi poetry

  Soltanzadeh, Samarqandi, and Catterson will be in residence at the University of Washington between November 11-15, 2024. They are the inaugural cohort for the UW Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures program's Iraj Khademi residency program.

  The discussion will be moderated by Aria Fani of the University of Washington and Shelley Fairweather-Vega of the Northwest Literary Translators. Refreshments will be served.

  Read a press release about the residency.

  NOTIS's Northwest Literary Translators meet once a month and anyone interested in translated literature is welcome to join. Visit us online here.

  
  

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• Pizza & Conversations: A Fun Evening in Moses Lake!

  • When
    11/15/2024
  •  
    18:00 - 20:00
  • Location
    Chico’s Pizza Parlor, Moses Lake, WA

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  Pizza & Conversations: A Fun Evening in Moses Lake!!

  Social Gathering in Moses Lake

  Date: November 15, 2024

  Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  Location: Chico’s Pizza Parlor, Moses Lake, WA

  Address: Address: 530 W Valley Rd, Moses Lake, WA 98837-1575

  Join us for a fun and friendly social gathering at Chico’s Pizza Parlor in Moses Lake! This is a great opportunity to relax, enjoy delicious pizza, and connect with fellow members of the community. Whether you're new or a regular attendee, this informal event is the perfect chance to meet new people, catch up with friends, and share some laughs over a great meal. You’ll have the chance to meet a current NOTIS board member at the parlor!

  **RSVP by November 13** to help us with planning and ensuring we have enough pizza for everyone! We look forward to seeing you there for a great evening of conversation and camaraderie.

  We look forward to seeing you there! 
  

  
  

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• Healing After Vicarious Trauma for Interpreters (Online live via Zoom) 3 CEUs by DSHS (#746), AOC, CCHI, ATA. 0.3 by IMIA/NBCMI. $49/Members

  • When
    11/16/2024
  •  
    08:00 - 11:15
  • Location
    Online via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    31

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  NOTIS’s Community Interpreter Division (CID) presents: 
  

  
  

  What Happened to You?

  Healing After Vicarious Trauma
  Presented by Marisa Rueda, Will, CHI
  
  

  
  

  Course Description
   
  Vicarious trauma is a hazard of the job for healthcare workers and community service providers. Medical interpreters are not immune to this risk. However, unlike other healthcare and community service providers, interpreters often do not have a built-in support network they can turn to when they are suffering the effects of work-induced vicarious trauma.

  Throughout this three-hour workshop, interpreters will learn how vicarious trauma may have affected them. They will also learn how to recognize their default physical and emotional responses to trauma. By recognizing their default trauma responses, interpreters can begin to understand how their bodies and minds are affected by traumatic events.

  Furthermore, interpreters will learn how vicarious trauma can lead to positive and productive growth in the future. Interpreters will be able to understand which behaviors and actions are more likely to lead to healing and resilience. Likewise, they will be able to identify which coping behaviors are more likely to lead to addictive and harmful patterns in the long term.

  Learning Objectives

  1. Identify common initial and delayed responses to trauma and vicarious trauma.
  2. Recognize symptoms associated with vicarious trauma.
  3. Distinguish between healthy and unhealthy coping strategies.
  4. Understand which behaviors and thoughts are more likely to lead to post-traumatic growth.
  5. Share traumatic experiences with interpreting colleagues in a safe space.

  
  Resources
  
  Each learner will receive the following:

  • Copy of the PowerPoint presentation
  • Link to Post-Traumatic Growth Video
  • Link to Post-Traumatic Growth After Vicarious Trauma Video
    
    

  When? 
  Saturday, November 16, 2024, 8:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. PST. Check-in at 7:50 a.m. Class from 8:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.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 
  $49 NOTIS members, $79 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 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. 

  CE credits  

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  Washington State DSHS	3 general	Approved (Approval number:746)
  Washington State AOC	3 general	Approved
  ATA	3	Approved (Category A)
  CCHI	3 instructional (CEAP ID #10372)	Approved
  IMIA/NBCMI	0.3 (Registry ID 24-1023)	Approved

  
  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. 

  Questions?
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• Probation 101 (online live via Zoom) 2 CEUs by AOC, OJD $39/Members

  • When
    11/16/2024
  •  
    13:00 - 15:00
  • Location
    Online via ZOOM
  • Spaces left
    49

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  The NOTIS Legal Division invites you to join 

  Probation 101
  
  Presented by Tara Faust

  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.
  
  

  When? November 16th, 2024, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. PST Check-in at 12:50 p.m. 

  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?  $39 for NOTIS members, $69 for nonmembers (Click to Join NOTIS) Space is limited to the first fifty registrants. 

  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? Credit status will be updated upon approval.

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  WA State AOC (Administrative of courts)	2 general	Pending
  OJD (Oregon Judicial Department)	2 general	Approved

  

  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.

  

  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 November 11th. 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.

  This workshop will be recorded.

  Questions about registration? Email NOTIS

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• NOTIS Annual Meeting and Holiday Party

  • When
    12/07/2024
  •  
    13:00 - 16:00
  • Location
    Highland Community Center, Bellevue WA

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  Save the date!

  RING OUT THE OLD YEAR with NOTIS! 

  All members are invited to attend NOTIS’s Annual Membership Meeting & Holiday Party. This year, we’ll be gathering in person! 
  
  Bellevue Highland Community Center
  14224 Bel-Red Road, Bellevue, WA 98007

  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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• Ethics Jeopardy! (Online live via Zoom) 1 ethics and 1 general CEUs by DSHS (#688), 2 ethics by AOC, 2 general byCCHI, ATA. 0.2 by IMIA/NBCMI, $39/Members

  • When
    12/10/2024
  •  
    18:00 - 20:00
  • Location
    Zoom/Online
  • Spaces left
    21

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  NOTIS’ Community Interpreters Division presents:

  Ethics Jeopardy!
  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
  

  
  Tuesday, December 10th, 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	Approved (Approval number: 688)
  WA AOC	2 ethics	Approved
  ATA	2 (category A)	Approved
  CCHI	2 instructional (ID: 10035)	Approved
  IMIA/NBCMI	0.2 (ID:22-1284)	Approved

  **Credit Information for DSHS Interpreters:** Interpreters may complete the Gateway ethics quiz annually to earn ethics credits. However, please note that an actual class on ethics will not count towards credit more than once in a four-year cycle, as per LTC regulations.

  NOTIS issues proof of continuing education at the time it is earned. NOTIS does not guarantee 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 December 5th. 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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• Interpreting for OB/GYN (Online live via Zoom) 4 CEUs by DSHS (#790), AOC, CCHI, ATA. 0.4 by IMIA/NBCMI. $69/Members

  • When
    12/14/2024
  •  
    08:00 - 12:30
  • Location
    Online via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    35

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  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, December 14, 2024, 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	Pending
  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. 

  Questions?
  Email 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
    36

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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.

  
  Email NOTIS  

  
  

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