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• On Demand: Interpreting Pediatric Vaccines – Past and Present (Self-Paced Course with 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
    Self-Paced Course with Continuing Education Credits

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  NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division (CID) 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 for on-demand viewing.

  
  

  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 guarantee 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.

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• On Demand: Interpreting for Infant & Pregnancy Loss (Self-Paced Course with 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
    Self-Paced Course with Continuing Education Credits

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  NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division (CID) presents:

  Interpreting for Infant & Pregnancy Loss 
  Presented by Marisa Rueda

  NOTE: This is a pre-recorded workshop reformatted for on-demand viewing.

  
  

  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 guarantee 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 (Self-Paced Course with 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
    Self-Paced Course with Continuing Education Credits

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  NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division (CID) presents:

  A Seat at the Table: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Tube Feeding

  Presented by Sara Greenlee, MA, CT, and Megan Greenlee, RD, CDN

  NOTE: This is a pre-recorded workshop reformatted for on-demand viewing. 

  
  

  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 the quiz as many times as you 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)

  
  Please note that this workshop has not been approved by the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts (WA AOC).

  NOTIS does not guarantee 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.

   
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• On Demand: Interpreting for Well Visits (Self-Paced Course with 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
    Self-Paced Course with Continuing Education Credits

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  NOTIS’s 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!

  NOTE: This is a pre-recorded workshop reformatted for on-demand viewing.
  

  
  

   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)

  
  NOTIS issues proof of continuing education at the time it is earned. NOTIS does not guarantee 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: What You Need to Succeed as a Video Remote Interpreter (Self-Paced Course with 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
    Self-Paced Course with Continuing Education Credits

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  NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division presents:
  

  What You Need to Succeed as a Video Remote Interpreter
  Presented by Eliana Lobo

  NOTE: This is a pre-recorded workshop reformatted for on-demand viewing.

  

  
  

  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)

  NOTIS issues proof of continuing education at the time it is earned. NOTIS does not guarantee 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: Interpreting for Psychosocial Evaluations (Self-Paced Course with 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
    Self-Paced Course with Continuing Education Credits

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  NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division presents:
  

  Interpreting for Psychosocial Evaluations
  Presented by Robin Ragan

  NOTE: This is a pre-recorded workshop reformatted for on-demand viewing.

  

  
  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)

  NOTIS issues proof of continuing education at the time it is earned. NOTIS does not guarantee 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 credits to another workshop is not allowed.

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• On Demand: Introduction to Genetic Counseling for Medical Interpreters (Self-Paced Course with Continuing Education Credits) 2 CEUs by DSHS (#800), OJD, CCHI, ATA. 0.2 by IMIA/NBCMI $30/Members

  • Start
    12/22/2024
  • End
    12/16/2027
  • Location
    Self-Paced Course with Continuing Education Credits

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  NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division presents:
  

  Introduction to Genetic Counseling for Medical Interpreters 

  Presented by Megan Yabumoto and Ernesto Marquez Montes

  NOTE: This is a pre-recorded workshop reformatted for on-demand viewing.

  

  Course Description: 
  
  This two-hour training provides interpreters with an overview of genetic counseling, including common and complex genetics/genomics concepts. Facilitated by two WA state genetic counselors, this workshop will teach participants about the role of genetic counselors in healthcare, key genetic concepts, and the types of genetic tests and conditions commonly discussed in pediatric settings. Through interactive activities, interpreters will practice translating and interpreting specialized terminology and gain insight into the psychosocial aspects of genetic counseling. This session emphasizes the critical role of interpreters in bridging the communication gap between patients and healthcare providers in the complex field of genetics.

  Learning objectives:

  • Genetic counseling training, education, areas of practice, and specializations

  • Basic genetics: cells, DNA, genes, chromosomes

  • Inheritance patterns: autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, X-linked, mitochondrial

  • Types of genetic variation

  • Types of genetic tests

  • Utility of a pedigree (family history)

  • Genetic counselor-patient interactions

  Participants will receive handouts with key genetics/genomics terms.

   $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 completion.

  Steps to receive a certificate:

  1. Watch the recording (2 hours).
  2. Take a 20-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 CEUs to be awarded.

  
  
  

   

  	Credits	Approval Status
  Washington State DSHS	2 general	Approved (Approval number: 800)
  Oregon Judicial Department	2 general	Approved
  ATA	2 self-study hours	2 self-study hours may be available to claim 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	2.5 instructional hours	Approved: ID10514
  IMIA/NBCMI	0.2 CEU	Approved, Registry ID: 24-1179
  CIMCE	2 non-instructor-led credits	Approved, CIMCE#7818

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

  

  
  

  Who is teaching?

  Megan Yabumoto is a pediatric genetic counselor in Medical Genetics at Seattle Children’s Hospital (SCH) where she sees patients in the general genetics, skeletal dysplasias, and epilepsy genetics clinics. Megan graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine with a Master’s degree in Human Genetic and Genetic Counseling in 2022. Megan, Ernesto, and other colleagues have been partnering with the in-house interpreter and translation services at SCH to better bridge the gap in understanding of common and complex genetics topics.

  

  Ernesto Marquez Montes graduated in Spring of 2024 from the University of Washington with his Master’s in Genetic Counseling. Currently, he works as a bilingual children and family counselor in community services. He also has experience working with neurodiverse individuals and is passionate about making services accessible. Ernesto believes that fostering a partnership with healthcare interpreters is vital to accessible healthcare and critical for the future of genetics.

  
  

  
  

   On-demand workshops are nonrefundable. Transfer of credit to another workshop is not allowed.

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• On Demand: Probation 101 (Self-Paced Course with Continuing Education Credits) 2 CEUs by AOC, OJD, CIMCE $20/Members

  • Start
    12/23/2024
  • End
    12/31/2025
  • Location
    Self-Paced Course with Continuing Education Credits

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  The NOTIS Legal Division presents:

  
  Probation 101
  Presented by Tara Faust, a Probation Officer with the Snohomish County District Court

  NOTE: This is a recorded workshop formatted into an on-demand workshop.

  

  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.

  Presentation slides will be shared with the registrants. 
  
  

  
  

  Cost? 
  $20 NOTIS members, $30 non-members
  Members receive significant discounts on all NOTIS events. Click HERE to learn about benefits and join NOTIS!

  Registration? 
  Online only. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation.  Registration confirmation will include a video link, presentation slides, and instructions on how to receive a certificate of attendance. If you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through.

  Steps to receive certificate:
  

  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)

  You will receive your certificate within five business days.
  

  
  Continuing Education Credits

  	Approved credits
  WA State AOC (Administrative Office of the Courts)	2 performance
  OJD (Oregon Judicial Department)	2 general
  CIMCE (California Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education)	2 hours (CIMCE#7612)

  Note: CEUs were not requested from DSHS. 
  NOTIS does not guarantee the replacement of lost certificates.

  
  

  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.

  

  Refunds? On-demand workshops are nonrefundable. Transferring credits to another workshop is not allowed.

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• On Demand: Interpreting Special Diets for Interpreters (Self-Paced Course with Continuing Education Credits) 3.5 CEUs by DSHS (#809). CCHI, ATA, IMIA/NBCMI $48/Members

  • Start
    03/12/2025
  • End
    03/11/2028
  • Location
    Online. Watch the recording and earn CEUs

  Register

  NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division presents: 
  

  

  Interpreting Special Diets

  Presented by Sara Greenlee and Megan Greenlee 

  NOTE: This is a pre-recorded workshop reformatted for on-demand viewing.

  

  Course Description: 

  This on-demand workshop walks interpreters through explanations and examples of teachings for the most common specialized diets that patients are put on. Our Registered Dietitian, Megan Greenlee, will review the ketogenic diet, elimination diets for FPIES and EOE, gluten- and dairy-free diets, and more, giving detailed examples of patient education for each one. Participants will have the opportunity to practice specific interpreting skills, like retention and accuracy, that will be needed to interpret dietary teachings in the course of their work. The presentation includes valuable insights and practical applications for interpreters working in medical settings.

  Watch at your convenience and earn continuing education credits!
  

  Learning Objectives:

  • Become familiar with the most common types of special diets and the conditions they are used to treat
  • Be exposed to vocabulary and phrases used to teach patients about special diets
  • Build a glossary of foods that are mentioned during diet teachings
  • Improve interpretation-related skills that will be needed in encounters with patients following special diets, specifically: asking targeted questions, improving memory to interpret lists of food, and working on accuracy in self-practice.

  Participants will receive presentation slides and key dietary terms.
  Click HERE for more information on this workshop.

  
  $48 NOTIS members, $78 nonmembers (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 completion.

  Steps on how to receive your certificate:

  1. Watch the recording (3 hours).
  2. Take a 30-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 CEUs to be awarded.
  
  

   

  	Credits	Approval Status
  Washington State DSHS	3.5 general	Approved (Approval number:809)
  WA AOC	3.5	Pending
  ATA	3 self-study hours	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	1 performance, 2 instructional hours	Approved : CEAP ID 10418
  IMIA/NBCMI	0.3 CEU	Approved, Registry ID: 24-1081

  
  Agency Codes:
  WA AOC - Washington Administrative Office of the Courts
  OJD - Oregon Judicial Department
  ATA - American Translators Association
  WA DSHS - Washington Dept. of Social and Human Services
  CA CIMCE - California Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education Credit
  CCHI - Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
  IMIA/NBCMI - International Medical Interpreters Association/The National Board of Certification of Medical Interpreters
  

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

  

  
  

  

  Sara Greenlee, CT, CHI™-Spanish is a medical translator and interpreter who works both in-house and as a freelancer. She is ATA (ES>EN) and CCHI certified. Currently, Sara serves as assistant administrator to the ATA Medical Division. She 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 she currently works at Children’s Hospital of Orange County in Southern California. Sara gives trainings for interpreters and continues to share her knowledge within the profession whenever she can.
  

  Megan Greenlee Mapes is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Specialist in Pediatrics. Megan became a dietitian after earning her first degree in baking and pastry art and becoming fascinated by the science behind food. That experience paired with a desire for a career that would allow her to help others made clinical nutrition and dietetics the obvious choice. She graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology in 2015 and moved to West Virginia to complete her dietetic internship at Ruby Memorial Hospital of West Virginia University. After passing her RD exam in 2016, Megan went into clinical care and eventually made her way to pediatrics. In 2021 Megan passed her Certified Specialist in Pediatrics exam. Megan comes from the world of pediatric gastroenterology with ample experience in failure to thrive, infant feeding concerns, formula and breast milk fortification, nutrition support (all tube feeding types and TPN), picky eaters, constipation, IBS, IBD and healthy lifestyle. While Megan loves the pediatric population, she also sees adult patients and enjoys empowering patients to focus on their health and not their weight and finding ways to incorporate all foods into a healthy lifestyle.

  
  

   On-demand workshops are nonrefundable. Transfer of credit to another workshop is not allowed.

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• On Demand: Interpreting for OB/GYN (Self-Paced Course with Continuing Education Credits) 4 CEUs by DSHS (#815). CCHI, ATA, IMIA/NBCMI $59/Members

  • Start
    04/18/2025
  • End
    04/09/2028
  • Location
    Self-Paced Course with Continuing Education Credits

  Register

  NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division presents:
  

  Interpreting for OB/GYN
  Presented by Marisa Rueda Will

  NOTE: This is a pre-recorded workshop reformatted for on-demand viewing.

  

  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.

  Watch at your convenience and earn continuing education credits!

  Participants will receive presentation slides, handouts, and glossary.
  

  
  $59 NOTIS members, $84 nonmembers (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 completion.

  Steps on how to receive your certificate:

  1. Watch the recording (4 hours).
  2. Take a 30-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 CEUs to be awarded.
  
  

   

  	Credits	Approval Status
  Washington State DSHS	4 general	Approved (Approval number:815)
  ATA	4 self-study hours	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 Accredited Hours	Approved : CEAP ID 10524
  IMIA/NBCMI	0.3 CEU	Approved, Registry ID: 24-1081

  
  Agency Codes:
  WA AOC - Washington Administrative Office of the Courts
  OJD - Oregon Judicial Department
  ATA - American Translators Association
  WA DSHS - Washington Dept. of Social and Human Services
  CA CIMCE - California Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education Credit
  CCHI - Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
  IMIA/NBCMI - International Medical Interpreters Association/The National Board of Certification of Medical Interpreters

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

  

  
  

  

  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.  

  
  

   On-demand workshops are nonrefundable. Transfer of credit to another workshop is not allowed.

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• On Demand: Bridging Legal Systems: National Criminal Procedure in Latin America vs. U.S. Federal Courts (Self-Paced Course with Continuing Education Credits) 3 CEUs by AOC, ATA, OJD $30/Members

  • Start
    05/05/2025
  • End
    04/05/2027
  • Location
    Self-Paced Course with Continuing Education Credits

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  NOTIS’s Legal Division presents:
  

  Bridging Legal Systems: National Criminal Procedure in Latin America vs. U.S. Federal Courts 

  Presented by Katty Kauffman

  NOTE: This is a pre-recorded workshop reformatted for on-demand viewing.

  

  Course Description: 

  Legal interpreters working in criminal cases must navigate the complexities of two distinct sets of judicial systems: the criminal justice systems of Latin America and U.S. court systems. This course provides an in-depth comparative analysis of criminal procedure reforms in key Latin American jurisdictions—Chile, Argentina, Peru, Colombia, and Mexico—and contrasts them with U.S. federal criminal procedure.
  
  Participants will gain a deeper understanding of terminological differences, procedural stages, and legal frameworks that impact their work in federal courts and state courts, particularly in Washington State. Special emphasis will be placed on terminological shifts resulting from legal reforms and the interpreter’s role in ensuring accurate, technically appropriate renditions.

  Through case studies, procedural flowcharts, and guided terminology exercises, participants will enhance their ability to interpret accurately in U.S. federal and state legal settings when working with Latin American legal concepts.

  Note: This workshop includes materials in Spanish and will be conducted in both Spanish and English.
  

  Learning Objectives

  By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  1. Identify key procedural differences between national criminal justice systems in Latin America and the U.S. federal criminal procedure, including stages from arrest to sentencing.

  2. Understand and apply specialized legal terminology used in Latin American criminal procedure, with reference to key reforms that have standardized terminology.

  3. Analyze procedural flowcharts from Latin American national systems and the U.S. federal system to improve their ability to anticipate terminology and procedural steps during interpretation.

  4. Compare and contrast equivalent legal concepts such as arraignment vs. audiencia de imputación and plea bargaining vs. salida alterna, ensuring accurate renditions. When relevant, explore Washington State-specific terminology and procedural differences.

  Click HERE for the Course Outline

  Participants will receive presentation slides and handouts.
  

  
  $30 NOTIS members, $50 nonmembers (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 completion.

  Steps on how to receive your certificate:

  1. Watch the recording (3 hours).
  2. Make a note of the two attendance codes from the recording.
  3. Email the attendance codes to NOTIS (info@notisnet.org)

  You will receive your certificate within five business days.
  

  Learn at your convenience and earn continuing education credits!
  
  

   

  	Credits	Approval Status
  WA AOC	3 performance	Pending, see note below
  OJD	3 language specific	Approved
  CA CIMCE	2.75 hours	Approved (CIMCE#7702)
  ATA	3 self-study hours	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.)

  
  Agency Codes:
  WA AOC - Washington Administrative Office of the Courts
  OJD - Oregon Judicial Department
  ATA - American Translators Association
  WA DSHS - Washington Dept. of Social and Human Services
  CA CIMCE - California Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education Credit
  CCHI - Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
  IMIA/NBCMI - International Medical Interpreters Association/The National Board of Certification of Medical Interpreters
  

  *Note: If the WA AOC has not approved this workshop by the time you request your certificate, it will not be listed on your certificate of completion. You can check the Continuing Education Class List later to see if it was approved. Please keep in mind that AOC decides the type of credit awarded, so it may differ from what NOTIS requested.
  NOTIS issues proof of continuing education at the time it is earned. NOTIS does not guarantee the replacement of lost certificates.

  

  
  

  Katty Kauffman is a seasoned conference and legal interpreter with a deep understanding of both Latin American and U.S. legal systems. She holds a law degree from Pedro de Valdivia School of Law in Santiago, Chile, and a certificate in Comparative U.S./Latin American Legal Reforms from American University’s Washington College of Law. A member of NAJIT and AIIC, she has contributed to the 2nd Edition of Fundamentals of Court Interpretation and served on the Editorial Board for the 2nd Edition of Sandro Tomasi's Criminal Law Dictionary. A sought-after speaker on Latin American criminal procedure reforms, Katty previously worked as a staff interpreter for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. She now freelances as a conference and court interpreter from her home base in Washington, D.C.

  
  

   On-demand workshops are nonrefundable. Transfer of credit to another workshop is not allowed.

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• Translation in the Spotlight – Open mic night!

  • When
    07/17/2025
  •  
    17:30 - 19:30
  • Location
    Folio, the Seattle Athenaeum, 93 Pike Street, #307
  • Spaces left
    31

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  NOTIS’s Northwest Literary Translators present:

  Translation open mic night
  
  Date, time, and location: Thursday, 7/17/2025, 17:30 – 19:30 @ Folio, the Seattle Athenaeum, 93 Pike Street, #307

  Come spend a summer evening with the hottest translators in town! Literary translators will gather at Folio to share excerpts from their work in translation — any genre and language. You can register to read from your work or to simply attend and cheer on your colleagues. 

  The first eight translators to register for the event and indicate that they want to perform will be assigned a reading slot. Other readers will be welcome to follow as time allows.

  Please bring snacks or beverages to share!

  A few rules:

  • Readings should include a little of the source language and a lot of your translation. 
  • You must read a translation of your own, not someone else's (or some machine's translation).
  • Each reader will have the microphone for 5-7 minutes to allow time for everyone and keep the audience engaged. Shorter is fine.
  • Choose something exciting to listen to! This means a piece that's beautiful, surprising, hilarious, touching, or otherwise very memorable. 

  
  Questions? Write to Shelley.

  Cost:  $5 for NOTIS and Folio members | $15 general*
  
  * Did you know? Members enjoy reduced, often free, event admission. If you live in the Seattle area and expect to attend at least two NOTIS events per year, consider looking into membership. At only $25/year for students (55 for non-students), it might just save you money! See the benefits breakdown here.

  
  
  

  
  

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• A Taste for Words: Translating the Language of Food (online live via Zoom) 2 CEU by ATA. $30/Members

  • When
    07/19/2025
  •  
    09:00 - 11:00
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    35

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  NOTIS’s Translation Division presents:

  A Taste for Words: Translating the Language of Food

  Presented by Alexis Steinman and Ameerah Arjanee

  Saturday, July 19, 2025
  Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PST
  Check-in begins at 8:50 a.m.
  Location: Online via Zoom

  What is it about?

  What happens when you translate recipes, culture, and cuisine across languages? In this webinar, two translators share the stories behind their unique culinary project. One, the first English-language guide to Marseille’s food culture, and the other, a baking cookbook translated into Mauritian Creole.

  Together they’ll discuss cultural twists and linguistic challenges that come with food translation. Whether you're curious about translating cookbooks or simply fascinated by the language of food, this session will give you a fresh perspective.

  This special event will feature two short presentations followed by a general discussion and Q&A session.

  Registration

  Register online by July 16, 2025.
  Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link, meeting ID, and passcode. If you do not receive confirmation, your registration may not have gone through.

  ➡ Reminders with log-on instructions will be sent three days before and again the day before the event.
  If you don’t receive these, please email info@notisnet.org or text 425-615-6741.

  Cost

  • $ 30 for NOTIS members

  • $ 54 for non-members
    Click here to learn more about NOTIS membership benefits and join today!

  Requirements

  Before registering, please ensure your equipment and internet connection meet the online workshop requirements.
  Click here for system requirements.

  CE Credits

  Organization	Credit Type
  ATA (American Translators Association)	2 CE points (Category A)

  
  

  Please note: CE credit is not being requested from DSHS, AOC, OJD, CCHI, or IMIA/NBCMI.

  Meet the Presenters

  Alexis Steinman is a food and travel writer, translator, and copywriter based in Marseille. Her writing appears in The New York Times, The Guardian, Saveur, Atlas Obscura, Lonely Planet, and more. She translated Taste the World in Marseille, the first English book on the city’s cuisine, and works across a range of translation projects from PR to film.

  
  

  
  

  Ameerah Arjanee is a freelance translator based in Mauritius. She works from French, Spanish, and Chinese into English and Mauritian Creole. Her specialties include food and drink, medical, and audiovisual translation. A graduate of the University of Westminster’s MA in Specialised Translation, Ameerah has subtitled food shows and translated cookbooks. She also teaches online Creole modules at Beijing Foreign Studies University.

  Certificates

  Certificates of Attendance will be issued to those who attend the full event and arrive on time.
  Late arrivals will be allowed to stay but will not be eligible for CE credit.
  Certificates will be emailed the following week.

  Refund Policy

  • Refunds available up to 5 days before the event (minus a $15 processing fee).

  • No refunds within 5 days of the event.

  • Credits cannot be transferred to other workshops.

  • No refunds for technical issues such as internet connection problems or missed reminders.

  Recording

  This workshop will be recorded. Registrants will have limited-time access to the recording.

  Accessibility

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

  Questions?

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• Netflix and Learn: Unconventional Resources for Learning Medical Terminology (online live via Zoom) 1 CEU by DSHS (#693), AOC, CCHI, IMIA/NBCMI, ATA. $19/Members

  • When
    07/23/2025
  •  
    18:00 - 19:00
  • Location
    Online via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    40

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  NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division (CID) presents:

  Netflix and Learn: Unconventional Resources for Learning Medical Terminology
  
  Presented by Yuliya Speroff

  Class description: 
  Professional medical interpreters and translators must possess a professional vocabulary that encompasses a wide variety of terms they can expect to encounter daily, as well as a sound understanding of medical concepts. There are numerous learning and professional development opportunities for both interpreters and translators – from webinars to self-paced online courses. This webinar will suggest to the participants ideas for another way of learning– using books, podcasts, and TV shows to enhance their knowledge of medical terminology and medicine in general. While TV shows like Grey’s Anatomy may be medically inaccurate, a single scene may contain dozens of medical terms, presented in context, and tied to dramatic plotlines. Podcasts related to medical topics, aimed at the public, are great sources of information presented in an entertaining manner. Books written by doctors or medical journalists contain medical knowledge and terminology in the context of case stories, which are likely to be more memorable than dry academic texts. Participants will learn how to effectively use unconventional resources to learn medical terminology – and share their favorite resources with peers!

  Learning goals: 

  • Participants will learn the principles of effective vocabulary learning
  • Participants will be introduced to a wide variety or resources for extracting medical terminology such as books, podcasts, and TV shows
  • Participants will learn several ways of engaging with medical terminology from the above resources

  
  Please note: This workshop will not be recorded. Live attendance is required to receive continuing education credits.

  
  

  

   Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 6pm to 7pm PDT

    Three days in advance, and again the day before the event, you will receive reminder emails with log-on instructions. Email info@notisnet.org or text (425) 615-6741 if you don't receive a reminder. 

   $19 NOTIS members, $29 non-members (Click to Join NOTIS!)
  

   Register online. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. 

  
  Before you register, make sure that your online setup meets the equipment and connectivity requirements. Please read these important Requirements (click below) before proceeding with your registration.

  
  

   Credit status will be updated upon approval.

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  DSHS	1 general	Approved (Approval number: 693)
  Washington State AOC	1 performance	general
  ATA	1	Approved
  CCHI	1	Approved (CEAP ID #10819)
  IMIA/NBCMI	1	Pending

  
  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.

  NOTE: This workshop was previously approved by WA AOC for the 2022–2023 reporting cycle. If the current workshop date is not listed by the time the session takes place, it will still appear on your certificate of completion. You may check the Continuing Education Class List later to confirm whether it has been approved. Please note that the AOC determines the type of credit awarded, which may differ from what NOTIS has requested.

  

  
  

  
  

  Yuliya Speroff is a Russian-English CoreCHI™- and WA DSHS-certified medical and social services interpreter. In her current role of a supervisor with Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, Yuliya supports the work of a team of staff medical interpreters and manages translation projects. She is certified as both an English and a Russian language instructor with more than 10 years of teaching experience. Yuliya’s passion for teaching is realized through the work she does for a non-profit organization Americans Against Language Barriers, where she is engaged in curriculum development and training medical interpreters.

  
  

  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 July 18. A $15 processing fee will apply for refunds requested before the date. Contact the NOTIS office manager for cancellation. Transfer of credits to another workshop is not allowed. No refunds will be given for reasons unrelated to this content, such as an unstable internet connection, issues with third-party applications, not receiving reminders, or problems with system requirements.

  Be sure to read System Requirements for Zoom.

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

  
  

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

  • When
    08/04/2025
  •  
    18:00 - 20:00
  • Location
    Online via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    35

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  NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division presents: 

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

  
  

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

  

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

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

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

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

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

  
   
  Monday, August 4, 2025, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. PDT. Please check in at 5:50 p.m. to sign in. 

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

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

  
  $38 NOTIS members, $68 non-members
  Did you know? Members receive significant discounts on all NOTIS courses. Click here to see the other benefits of membership and JOIN NOTIS!

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

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

  

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  WA DSHS	1 ethics, 1 general	Approved (Approval number: 805)
  WA AOC	2 general	Approved
  ATA	2 general	Approved (category A)
  CCHI	2 instructional (CEAP ID: 10755)	Approved
  IMIA/NBCMI	0.2 (ID:25-1061)	Approved

  
  Agency Codes:
  WA AOC - Washington Administrative Office of the Courts
  OJD - Oregon Judicial Department
  ATA - American Translators Association
  WA DSHS - Washington Dept. of Social and Human Services
  CA CIMCE - California Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education Credit
  CCHI - Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
  IMIA/NBCMI - International Medical Interpreters Association/The National Board of Certification of Medical Interpreters
  
  NOTE: NOTIS will not be responsible for refunds in the event of unapproved continuing credits by the entities listed above.

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

  
  
  

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

  

  
  Certificates of Attendance will be awarded to all who arrive on time and stay for the entire workshop. Please allow yourself enough time to log on and sign in before the webshop begins. While latecomers are welcome to stay for the educational value of the webshop, DSHS will not provide CE credit if you arrive late, for any reason. 

  
  Refunds are available for cancellations made more than 5 days prior to the workshop date, subject to a $15 cancellation fee. Contact NOTIS for cancellation. Credit for a missed workshop cannot be transferred to another workshop. No refunds will be given for reasons unrelated to this content, such as an unstable internet connection, issues with third-party applications, not receiving reminders, or problems with system requirements.

  Be sure to read System Requirements for Zoom.

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

  
  Email NOTIS at info@notisnet.org.  

  
  

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• Feedback Forum in the park

  • When
    08/09/2025
  •  
    13:00 - 15:00
  • Location
    Titlow Park, Tacoma, WA

  Register

  
  

  Join the Northwest Literary Translators for an open-air Feedback Forum at Titlow Park, just before the official NOTIS summer picnic! We'll take over a table or two to workshop translations in progress by members or interested guests. To share your work at this Forum, please bring printed copies of an excerpt of your translation, no more than two pages, and the corresponding original text. All languages and genres are welcome.

  Please register so we can coordinate about the perfect spot to meet. Then plan to stay after to mingle with more translators and interpreters from across the region.

  Questions? Accommodations? Contact NOTIS 

  Check out the Northwest Literary Translators and additional literary translation events here.

  

  
  

  
  

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• NOTIS Summer Picnic

  • When
    08/09/2025
  •  
    15:00 - 17:00
  • Location
    Titlow Park, Tacoma
  • Spaces left
    100

  Save the Date!

  NOTIS Summer Picnic
  
  Saturday, August 9
  

  We’re excited to announce our 2025 picnic and potluck! 

  Location: Titlow Park
  Address:  4702 S. 19th St Tacoma, WA 98405
  

  
  

  
  
  

  Come join us for food, drinks, and fun at our annual NOTIS picnic! It's a great opportunity to catch up with colleagues and spend time with friends and family.

  Please bring a dish for the potluck. NOTIS will provide drinks and snacks. And feel free to bring your guitar, ukulele, or any other fun activity you'd like to share!

  Enter the cooking contest by bringing your favorite home-made condiment, gravy, chutney, dressing, or otherwise scoopable accompaniment!

  Family and friends of all ages are welcome. Please RSVP if possible so we can bring enough drinks and snacks for everyone. Simply click on "Register" to RSVP. Attendance is free.
     
  We look forward to spending a fun morning and afternoon with you! 
  
  

  

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

  • When
    08/16/2025
  •  
    09:00 - 12:00
  • Location
    Online via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    34

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   NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division presents:

  Improving Short-Term Memory and Focus for Interpreters 
  Presented by Eliana Lobo

  Workshop Overview

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

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

  Through participatory exercises, you'll explore:

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

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

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

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

  Workshop Details

  Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
  Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)
  Check-in begins at 8:50 a.m. Please arrive on time to sign in.
  Location: Online via Zoom

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

  Cost

  NOTIS Members: $52 Non-Members: $94 
  Join NOTIS for discounts and additional member benefits.

  Registration

  Closes: Five days prior to the event
  Confirmation will be emailed after registration. If you don’t receive one, your registration may not have been successful.

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

  Continuing Education Credits
  

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

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  WA DSHS	3 general	Pending
  WA AOC	3 performance	Pending
  OJD	3 general	Approved
  ATA	3	Approved
  CCHI	3	Pending (ID:)
  NBCMI	0.3 (Education Registry ID )	Pending

  
  Agency Codes:
  WA AOC - Washington Administrative Office of the Courts
  OJD - Oregon Judicial Department
  ATA - American Translators Association
  WA DSHS - Washington Dept. of Social and Human Services
  CA CIMCE - California Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education Credit
  CCHI - Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
  IMIA/NBCMI - International Medical Interpreters Association/The National Board of Certification of Medical Interpreters
  

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

  

  
  

  About the Presenter

  Eliana Lobo is a Certified Medical Interpreter and Trainer of Trainers, with M.A.s from Brown University in Bilingual Education, and Portuguese & Brazilian Studies. Beginning as a Spanish/Portuguese medical interpreter at Rhode Island Hospital, then becoming Trainer & Supervisor for Harborview Medical Center’s Department of Interpreter Services in Seattle, followed by National Director of Interpreter Quality for In Demand, and currently Director of Lobo Language Access in Tacoma Washington, Eliana provides consultation on language access plans, interpreter training curricula, and diversity & inclusion issues. Eliana is a regular speaker at healthcare interpreter conferences, presenter/co- host for NCIHC’s “Home for Trainers” webinar series, Board member and Chair of the Standards & Training Committee at NCIHC, and a former CCHI Commissioner.

  
  

  Certificates of Completion

  Certificates will be issued to attendees who:

  • Arrive on time
  • Attend the entire session

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

  Refund Policy

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

  Accessibility & Questions

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

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• Interpreting for IEPs and beyond: the role of social service interpreters in schools (Online live via Zoom) 2 CEUs by DSHS (#689), AOC, CCHI, ATA. 0.2 by IMIA/NBCMI, $38/Members

  • When
    08/30/2025
  •  
    09:00 - 11:00
  • Location
    Zoom/Online
  • Spaces left
    35

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  NOTIS’ Community Interpreters Division presents

  Interpreting for IEPs and beyond: the role of social service interpreters in schools

  Presented by Fanny Cordero

  
  

  What is it about?

  IEP, SDI, PWN, BASC, SBA, LRE, SLD, CELF, ELA, TEXL, IDEA, FAPE….

  These are some of the acronyms that are commonly used when interpreting for IEP meetings in public schools. Just as in medical interpreting, interpreting for Education encounters requires that interpreters invest some time learning terminology used in Special Education IEP meetings in public schools for grades K-12.

  This 2-hour interactive class will introduce participants to the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and address spoken language interpretation for IEP meetings in public school grades K-12.

  Objectives for this class:

  1)      Introduction to the IEP and IEP Timeline

  2)      Overview of what happens at IEP meetings.

  3)      Explore interpretation strategies and challenges. Practice with provided scripts in breakout groups.

  4)      View a list of suggested resources for preparation and continued study.

  When? Saturday, August 30, 2025, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. PST. 
  Check-in at 8:50 a.m. PLEASE CHECK IN AT 8:50 a.m. to sign in. Class from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PST.

  Where? 

  Cost?  $38 NOTIS member, $68 Non-member (Click to Join NOTIS)　

  Requirements
  Before you register, make sure that your online setup meets the equipment and connectivity requirements. Please read these important Requirements (click below) before proceeding with your registration.
  

  

  Registration? Register online. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. This workshop may be recorded. 

  Reminder? Three days in advance, and again the day before the event, you will receive reminder emails with log-on instructions. Email or Text 425-615-6741 if you don't receive a reminder. 

  CE credits? Credit status will be updated upon approval

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  Washington State DSHS	2 general credits	Approved (Approval number: 689)
  Washington State AOC	2 Performance credits	See notes below*
  ATA	2 (category A)	Approved
  CCHI	2 (ID: 10028) instructional	Approved
  IMIA/NBCMI	0.2 (Education Registry ID22-1279)	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
  
  NOTIS will not be responsible for refunds in the event of unapproved continuing credits by the entities listed above.

  *Note: This workshop was previously approved by WA AOC for the 2022–2023 reporting cycle. If the current workshop date is not listed by the time the session takes place, it will still appear on your certificate of completion. You may check the Continuing Education Class List later to confirm whether it has been approved. Please note that the AOC determines the type of credit awarded, which may differ from what NOTIS has requested.

  

   Who is teaching? Fanny Cordero began her quest for language access at age 13 when she landed in California. She has worked extensively as a DSHS Certified Spanish Medical and Social Services interpreter, French Medical Authorized interpreter and DSHS Certified Spanish translator. Fanny has assisted individuals, providers, education and litigation teams for more than 20 years. Fanny is also aware of the challenges for interpreters and providers for languages of lesser diffusion. She is a former WASCLA Board of Directors (Washington State Language Access Coalition) and participated in the OSPI Language Access Workgroup. Fanny enjoys working in the intersection of medical, legal and education settings in the pursuit of language justice. 

  

  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. 

  Refunds? No refunds can be given after August 25th. A $15 processing fee will apply for refunds requested before the date. Contact the NOTIS office manager for cancellation. Transfer of credit to another workshop is not allowed. No refunds will be given for reasons unrelated to this content, such as unstable internet connection, not receiving reminders, or problems with system requirements.

  Be sure to read System Requirements for Zoom.

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

  Questions? Email to office manager

  
  

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• Celebrate International Translation Day with NOTIS

  • When
    09/13/2025
  •  
    08:45 - 17:30
  • Location
    Lynnwood Event Center
  • Spaces left
    150

   
  Save the date!

  
  NOTIS 2025 Annual Conference! 

  Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025 
  Time: 8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PDT
  Location: Lynnwood Event Center
  

  Event details will be updated as they become available.

  Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and inspire with the best in the business! This year’s lively in-person event will bring together local translation & interpretation professionals for a full day of networking, conference sessions, panel discussions, and more. 

  

  Our stellar 2025 Conference program will include such wide-ranging topics as... 

  For detailed information on our Conference Sessions, click here; and check out our Featured Speakers here! To view our full 2025 conference site, click on the yellow button above. 

  NOTE: This conference will not be recorded or offered in a hybrid format.
  
  

  
  Included in the cost of registration are: access to all conference sessions and activities, coffee and tea service, and a catered lunch.

  Individual Member $ To Be Determined Student / Volunteer $ To Be Determined Non-member* $ To Be Determined

  *Not currently a member? Join NOTIS today and save on all events!
  CANCELLATION FEE: $50

  NOTE: Registration will close at midnight (Pacific time) on September [ ], 2025. Please note that cancellations will not be accepted after this date. 

  
  Please note that this schedule may experience minor changes in the days leading up to the event. 

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  • View session descriptions
    
    

  
  

  
  
  Credit approval status will be updated regularly as we receive confirmation from the accrediting agencies.

  	Credits	Status
  WA DSHS	To be requested
  WA AOC	To be requested
  OJD	To be requested
  ATA	To be requested
  CA CIMCE	To be requested
  CCHI	To be requested
  IMIA/NBCMI	To be requested

  
  Disclaimer: In the event that continuing education credits are not approved by any of the above-listed entities, NOTIS will not be liable for reimbursing registration fees.
  
  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: Participants are not required to sign in to individual sessions to receive CEUs. NOTIS will send a Certificate of Attendance to each participant after the conference, which may be used as proof of attendance if needed. Please contact info@notisnet.org if you have any questions.
  
  

  
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• Interpreting for Survivors of Domestic Violence (Online live via Zoom) 2 CEUs by DSHS (#701), AOC, OJD, CCHI, ATA. 0.2 by IMIA/NBCMI. $38/Members

  • When
    09/17/2025
  •  
    18:00 - 20:00
  • Location
    Online via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    36

  Register

  
  NOTIS’ Community Interpreters Division presents

  Interpreting for Survivors of Domestic Violence 

  Presented by Yuliya Speroff

   Every year, more than 10 million men and women in the U.S. experience domestic violence. Domestic violence can happen to anyone regardless of class, gender, race, age, disability, religion or educational background. Medical interpreters may find themselves interpreting for survivors of domestic violence in a wide variety of settings - from an emergency room to a counseling session. Interpreting in such encounters can present unique challenges to interpreters in terms of terminology, the importance of upholding the ethical principles, and vicarious trauma.

  After attending this class, the participants will be able to:
  - Define domestic violence and related concepts
  - Give examples of domestic abuse
  - Explain how domestic violence affects immigrant victims
  - Discuss challenges related to interpreting for survivors of domestic violence and strategies for overcoming them
  - Practice with converting key terminology into their working language(s) 

  
  

  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!

  

   Wednesday, September 17th, 2025, 6pm to 8pm PST

   Three days in advance, and again the day before the event, you will receive reminder emails with log-on instructions. Email or Text 425-615-6741 if you don't receive a reminder.  

   $38 NOTIS members, $68 Non-members (Click to Join NOTIS)
  

  Register online. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. 

  
  Before you register, make sure that your online setup meets the equipment and connectivity requirements. Please read requirements (click below) before proceeding with your registration. REQUIREMENTS 

   

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  Washington State DSHS	2 general	Approved (#701)
  Washington State AOC	2 performance	See note below*
  Oregon Judicial Department	2 general	Approved
  ATA	2	Approved
  CCHI	2 (CEAP ID: 10092)	Approved
  IMIA/NBCMI	0.2 (Registry ID23-1052)	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
  
  NOTIS will not be responsible for refunds in the event of unapproved continuing credits by the entities listed above.

  *Note: This workshop was previously approved by WA AOC for the 2022–2023 reporting cycle. If the current workshop date is not listed by the time the session takes place, it will still appear on your certificate of completion. You may check the Continuing Education Class List later to confirm whether it has been approved. Please note that the AOC determines the type of credit awarded, which may differ from what NOTIS has requested.

  

  
  

  Yuliya Speroff is a Russian-English CoreCHI™ and DSHS-certified healthcare interpreter. Yuliya first started interpreting over 10 years ago in her hometown of Novosibirsk, Russia and has since interpreted in a variety of settings – from a fighter jet factory to a live brain surgery, and most recently at a number of hospitals in Seattle. Yuliya also holds an MA in Business Management and is certified as both an English and a Russian language instructor with more than 10 years of teaching experience. Yuliya’s The Medical Interpreter Blog focuses on providing medical interpreters with resources and information for continuous professional development. 

  
  

  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 September 12th. A $15 processing fee will apply for refunds requested before the date. Contact the NOTIS office manager 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.

  This workshop will be recorded.

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

  
  

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

  • Start
    10/04/2025
  •  
  • End
    10/11/2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    35

   NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division presents:

  Interpreting for Prenatal Genetics
  Presented by Cindy Roat

   
  Details coming soon!

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

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

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

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

   
  $119 NOTIS members, $169 non-members (Click to Join NOTIS)
  

  
  Register online five days before the workshop date. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. 

  Space is limited to the first 35 registrants. 

   
  Credit status will be updated upon approval.

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  Washington State DSHS (#682)	8 general	Pending
  Washington State AOC	8	Pending*
  Oregon Judicial Department	8 general	Pending
  ATA	8 (category A)	Pending
  CCHI (ID:)	7.5 instructional	Pending
  IMIA/NBCMI (ID: 22-1221)	0.75	Pending

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

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

  Please allow yourself enough time to log on and sign in before the webshop begins. While latecomers are welcome to stay for the educational value of the webshop, DSHS will not provide CE credit if you arrive late, for any reason. Certificate will be emailed the following week. 

  

  
  Cindy Roat is a national consultant and trainer with 29 years’ experience in the healthcare interpreting field. With an MPH in International Health Services, Cindy has made significant contributions to the healthcare interpreting field in the areas of training, program development, policy formulation, advocacy, and organizational outreach. Her written works are key resources for interpreters, providers, and administrators alike. Cindy was the principal author of the original Bridging the Gap, and her most recent book, Healthcare Interpreting in Small Bites, is being used as an ancillary text at many basic training programs.

   
  No refunds can be given before five days prior to the first session. A $15 processing fee will apply for refunds requested before the date. Contact NOTIS for cancellation. Transfer of credits to another workshop is not allowed. No refunds will be given for reasons unrelated to this content, such as an unstable internet connection, issues with third-party applications, not receiving reminders, or problems with system requirements.

  Be sure to read System Requirements for Zoom.

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

   
  Email NOTIS

  
  
  

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• ATA 66th annual conference

  • Start
    10/22/2025
  • End
    10/25/2025
  • Location
    Boston, Massachusetts

  
  

  ATA66 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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• Everyday Ethics for Interpreters: Lessons from Real-World Situations (Online live via Zoom) 1 ethics 1 general CEU by DSHS (#805), AOC, CCHI, ATA. 0.2 by IMIA/NBCMI. $38/Members

  • When
    11/03/2025
  •  
    18:00 - 20:00
  • Location
    Online via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    35

  Register

  NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division presents: 

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

  
  

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

  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  WA DSHS	1 ethics, 1 general	Approved (Approval number:805)
  WA AOC	1 ethics, 1 general	Pending*
  ATA	2 general	Approved (category A)
  CCHI	2 instructional (CEAP ID:10755)	Approved
  IMIA/NBCMI	0.2 (ID:25-1061)	Approved

  
  Agency Codes:
  WA AOC - Washington Administrative Office of the Courts
  OJD - Oregon Judicial Department
  ATA - American Translators Association
  WA DSHS - Washington Dept. of Social and Human Services
  CA CIMCE - California Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education Credit
  CCHI - Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
  IMIA/NBCMI - International Medical Interpreters Association/The National Board of Certification of Medical Interpreters
  
  NOTE: NOTIS will not be responsible for refunds in the event of unapproved continuing credits by the entities listed above.

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

  
  
  

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

  

  
  Certificates of Attendance will be awarded to all who arrive on time and stay for the entire workshop. Please allow yourself enough time to log on and sign in before the webshop begins. While latecomers are welcome to stay for the educational value of the webshop, DSHS will not provide CE credit if you arrive late, for any reason. 

  
  Refunds are available for cancellations made more than 5 days prior to the workshop date, subject to a $15 cancellation fee. Contact NOTIS for cancellation. Credit for a missed workshop cannot be transferred to another workshop. No refunds will be given for reasons unrelated to this content, such as an unstable internet connection, issues with third-party applications, not receiving reminders, or problems with system requirements.

  Be sure to read System Requirements for Zoom.

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

  
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• Interpreting for Dental Services (Online live session via Zoom) 4 CEUs by DSHS (#), AOC, OJD. 3.5 by CCHI. 0.35 by IMIA/NBCMI. $69/Members

  • When
    11/08/2025
  •  
    09:00 - 13:00
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    35

   NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division presents:

  Interpreting for Dental Services 
  Presented by Cindy Roat

   TBA
  

  
  

  

   
  Saturday, November 8, 2025, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. PST.  

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

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

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

   
  $69 NOTIS members, $99 non-members (Click to Join NOTIS)
  

  
  Register online five days before the workshop date. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. 

  Space is limited to the first 35 registrants. 

   
  Credit status will be updated upon approval.

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  Washington State DSHS (#)	4 general	To be requested
  Washington State AOC	4 general	To be requested*
  Oregon Judicial Department	4 general	To be requested
  ATA	4 (category A)	To be requested
  CCHI (ID:)	3.5 instructional	To be requested
  IMIA/NBCMI (ID: 22-1221)	0.35	To be requested

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

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

  Please allow yourself enough time to log on and sign in before the webshop begins. While latecomers are welcome to stay for the educational value of the webshop, DSHS will not provide CE credit if you arrive late, for any reason. Certificate will be emailed the following week. 

  

  
  Cindy Roat is a national consultant and trainer with 29 years’ experience in the healthcare interpreting field. With an MPH in International Health Services, Cindy has made significant contributions to the healthcare interpreting field in the areas of training, program development, policy formulation, advocacy, and organizational outreach. Her written works are key resources for interpreters, providers, and administrators alike. Cindy was the principal author of the original Bridging the Gap, and her most recent book, Healthcare Interpreting in Small Bites, is being used as an ancillary text at many basic training programs.

   
  No refunds can be given five days before the first workshop date. A $15 processing fee will apply for refunds requested before this date. Contact NOTIS for cancellation. Transfer of credits to another workshop is not allowed. No refunds will be given for reasons unrelated to this content, such as an unstable internet connection, issues with third-party applications, not receiving reminders, or problems with system requirements.

  Be sure to read System Requirements for Zoom.

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

   
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• NOTIS Annual Meeting and Holiday Party

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

  Save the Date!

  RING OUT THE OLD YEAR with NOTIS! 

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

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

  Address: 600 E Smith Street Kent, WA 98032
  

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

  The Holiday Party (2:00-4:00pm) 

  Theme: Winter Holiday Show & Tell

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

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

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

  We look forward to seeing you there! 
  
  

  
  

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• Stress and Interpreting (Online live via Zoom) 2 CEUs by DSHS (#), AOC, OJD, CCHI, ATA $28/Members

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

  
  NOTIS’ Community Interpreters Division presents

  STRESS and interpreting

  Presented by Eliana Lobo

  
  

  Attendees will learn how stress negatively impacts performance, and what they can do about it. This training explains how the physiological effects of stress impact and impede language production and conversion, while providing tools and techniques to help manage stress and improve performance.
  
  Training strategies, techniques for self-calming and study plans for interpreters will be shared with the goal of better preparing working interpreters to be better at handling stress in the moment of interpreting.
  
  Content includes techniques to improve and manage memory, breathing exercises to reduce stress and improve message delivery.
  Methods for establishing baseline metrics, (how fast is too fast, how long is too long) will be shared.
  Exercises for measuring one’s progress, as well as establishing stretch goals for memory and speed will be demonstrated and shared.
  
  Sample scripts for managing flow before the discussion or conversation goes off track will be given. Participants will be encouraged to personalize scripted templates for us in the pre-session and when asking for a repetition or clarification. Skill drills that simulate added stress will be shared. These simulations help prepare interpreters to work while experiencing stress, in that they can learn to develop the additional mechanical skills together with the ability to work through their stress, and ultimately do a better job, while on the job.

   December 13th 2025, 9 am to 11 am, PST
  

   Three days in advance, and again the day before the event, you will receive reminder emails with log-on instructions. Email (info@notisnet.org) or Text 425-615-6741 if you don't receive a reminder.

   $28 NOTIS members, $50 Non-members (Click to Join NOTIS)
  

  Register online. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through.

  
  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.

   

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

  
  

  

  
  

  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.
    

  
  

  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 December 8th. A $15 processing fee will apply for refunds requested before the date. Contact the NOTIS office manager for cancellation. Transfer of credits to another workshop is not allowed. No refunds will be given for reasons unrelated to this content, such as an unstable internet connection, issues with third-party applications, not receiving reminders, or problems with system requirements.

  Be sure to read System Requirements for Zoom.
  

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

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