Northwest Translators and Interpreters Society upcoming events

Literary Translation Masterclass with Tiffany Tsao (free for members) (04/15/2026)

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Multilingual literary translation master class

At Seattle Central College with TIFFANY TSAO

NOTE: Priority registration will be given to NOTIS student members until 03/23. Don't miss out!

As part of her visit to Seattle, acclaimed author, editor, and literary translator from the Indonesian Tiffany Tsao will lead an undergraduate workshop for students in Takami Nieda’s ENGL210: Translation for Global Competence class. The second half of the class will be dedicated to workshopping translations by NOTIS members.

A limited number of seats are available to NOTIS members. Interested members should register here. The registration portal will close when the cap is reached.

The window to submit a text for this workshop is closed, but it's not too late to register to attend!

Three to five translations by NOTIS members will be selected for workshopping. Please tick the box when you register if you'd like to participate, and instructions about how to submit your work will be emailed to you. Your text can be translated from any language and it can be any genre, but it should be no longer than 1 page. Please be ready to also submit a paragraph contextualizing your excerpt (a little about the work and the author, the style, your translation strategy, or any other relevant information). Texts will be due by April 1 so that Tiffany can review them before her residency begins. You do NOT have to have an excerpt ready in order to register for this class.

Don't miss Tiffany Tsao's other Seattle events, starting with a free lecture at UW on April 14. More information is available here and on the NOTIS event calendar. This event is generously made possible by the Lee Scheingold Literary Translator Lecture Fund.

Reception and Q&A with Translator Tiffany Tsao (04/16/2026)

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Help NOTIS's Northwest Literary Translators give Tiffany Tsao a great sendoff after her residency in Seattle! Register to join us for an informal reception and a chance to meet and learn from the prize-winning translator of Indonesian literature.

NOTIS will provide a light dinner. Please bring a dessert or beverage to share.

This event is intended mostly for working translators. It is open to the public, but space is limited and priority registration is available for NOTIS and Folio members. Please register in advance.

Don't miss Tiffany's other Seattle events!

Open to the public: April 14 Lecture at University of Washington: "Beyond Novelty and Exoticism: Taking the Long View in Translating Indonesian Literature"
Especially for students: April 15 Master Class at Seattle Central College
Open to the public: April 15 talk with Gabriella Page-Fort at Elliott Bay Books
Open to the public, RSVP required: April 16 Colloquium at University of Washington: "The Art of Reviewing Translations"

Tiffany Tsao's translations of Indonesian literature have received the PEN Translation Prize, the Republic of Consciousness Prize, and a longlisting for the International Booker Prize. She is also the author of The Majesties (2018) and But Won’t I Miss Me (2026), and Deputy Editor at the Sydney Review of Books. Her visit to the University of Washington is sponsored by the Lee Scheingold Literary Translator Lecture Fund. Check the NOTIS calendar for other events this week.

Conducting a Structured Self-Critique of Your Interpreting Performance (Online live session via Zoom) 3 CEUs by DSHS (#862), AOC, OJD, CCHI, IMIA/NBCMI. $52/Members (04/18/2026)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division (CID) presents:

Conducting a Structured Self-Critique of Your Interpreting Performance

Improve your interpreting performance through structured self-critique and deliberate practice

Presented by Devin Gilbert

CEU Update: CCHI Has Approved One Performance-Based Hour

The keynote speaker from the NOTIS 2025 Annual Conference is back by popular demand!

This workshop will help you apply principles of deliberate practice to interpreting training in order to boost your ability to self-reflect and improve your performance in dialogue interpreting. Deliberate practice calls for constructive feedback, which is the focus of this webinar. You will learn how to use a rubric and an error categorization system to self-critique recordings of your own interpretations, all using a practice dialogue from Terp (https://terp.app), an online platform for intuitive and rewarding interpreting training.

First, you will learn the basics of deliberate practice. Then you will learn how rubrics and error categories can aid your efforts to self-critique your performance. Next, you will conduct a practice session on Terp, recording all your interpretations, after which you will listen to your recordings and critique your own performance in a detailed way using error categories and then holistically using a rubric. Finally, you will repeat the process and reflect on how you can incorporate deliberate practice into your personal interpreting training regimen.

Learning Objectives

Apply principles of deliberate practice to interpreting training regimens
Critique your own interpretations according to structured rubrics
Analyze the effectiveness of interpretations holistically and according to error categories

Topics to be Covered

Deliberate practice
Interpreting performance rubrics
Error categorization
Self-reflection

Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PST

NOTE: This is a 3-hour workshop with a total of 30 minutes of break time.

Check-in begins at 8:50 a.m. Please make sure to sign in at that time.

Missed the Live Session? This workshop will be recorded, and the recording will be available to all registered participants who missed the live session for one month after the workshop date.

NOTIS Members: $52 / Non-Members: $82
Join NOTIS for substantial discounts on all educational programs, plus many other member benefits!

Registration closes five days prior to the event. Confirmation will be emailed after registration. If you don’t receive confirmation, your registration may not have been successful. Please ensure your device meets the Zoom system requirements before registering.

Two 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.

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

	Credits Requested	Approval Status
DSHS	3 general	Approved (#862)
AOC	3 performance	Approved
OJD	3 general	Approved
CCHI	2.0 instructional and 1.0 performance CE hours	Approved (CEAP ID #11063)
IMIA/NBCMI	0.3 CEUs	Approved (ID: 26-1038)

Agency Codes:

WA AOC - Washington Administrative Office of the Courts

OJD - Oregon Judicial Department

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.

Devin Gilbert is a translation/interpreting practitioner, educator, and researcher. He teaches Spanish Translation and Interpreting as an Assistant Professor at Utah Valley University’s (UVU) Department of Languages & Cultures, having undertaken his training at Wake Forest University’s Master’s in Interpreting and Translation Studies program and Kent State University’s PhD in Translation Studies program. Devin is also a board member of the Utah Translators and Interpreters Association (UTIA) and is a certified healthcare interpreter and educational interpreter for Spanish. In 2022, he started developing Terp, a web-based interpreting training platform that seeks to make quality, authentic interpreting practice dialogues more accessible and interactive.

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 will not receive DSHS credit.

IMPORTANT: If this workshop is approved for DSHS credit, DSHS attendance requirements apply to all participants, regardless of whether you personally need the credit. Cameras must remain on unless you are experiencing technical difficulties. We are unable to make individual exceptions.

✅ 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.

If you require accommodations, please contact NOTIS 2–3 weeks in advance or as soon as possible by emailing info@notisnet.org.

AI in the Language Industry: Where Are We Headed? (Free for Members Only) (04/20/2026)

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:30:00 GMT

The NOTIS AI Committe presents:

AI in the Language Industry:

Where Are We Headed?
Presenters: Yuliya Speroff and Elizabeth Adams

Date & Time: Monday, April 20, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Location: Online via Zoom

CEUs: No CEUs will be awarded for this session.

Registration: Free for members. This is a members-only event.

NOTE: This is a free, members-only event with limited seating (75 participants). Please register only if you plan to attend and actively participate.

Join NOTIS for discounts and privileged access to all educational programs, plus many other member benefits!

What’s it about?

Our April AI Jam Session will be a conversation with Yuliya Speroff, Medical Interpreter Supervisor at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle and a nationally recognized voice in interpreter training and professional development. Yuliya serves on the boards of NCIHC and CHIA and has been recognized as both Interpreter of the Year (CHIA, 2021) and Trainer of the Year (AALB, 2024).

The conversation will be hosted by Elizabeth Adams, NOTIS AI Committee Chair and an ATA-certified Russian to English translator for over 25 years. While enthusiastic about how artificial intelligence opens creative use of computers to more people, Elizabeth believes that human translators and interpreters represent irreplaceable value in the face of technological and political change.

If you have been holding back on learning to use AI because you first want to understand what these new technologies mean for the language industry, that's exactly what this session is designed to address.

Yuliya is a strong voice for interpreter empowerment, and she and Elizabeth will talk honestly about the uncertainty and concern many in our industry are feeling. If you've been watching from the sidelines, this is a good session to attend.

The NOTIS AI Committee hosts similar meetups every month to talk about everything AI: from workflows and new tools to ethics and data privacy.

The recording will be available for members up to one month after the session.

We hope to see you there!

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Questions? Email us at info@notisnet.org.

Ethical Conundrums in Medical Interpreting (Online live via Zoom) 1 ethics 2 general CEUs by DSHS (#804). CCHI, IMIA/NBCMI, ATA. $54/Members (04/26/2026)

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division (CID) presents:

Ethical Conundrums in Medical Interpreting
Handle ethical dilemmas with clarity and confidence while staying within your professional role

Presented by Eliana Lobo

This event has been postponed to Sunday, April 26, due to presenter’s family emergency.

Many, if not most, of the ethical mistakes made by interpreters tends to come from a place of trying to be helpful, polite, or supportive. But the unintended consequence may be an ethical violation. Understanding role boundaries clearly can help interpreters navigate the waters of customer service in a way that consistently upholds the Code of Ethics.

This webinar will explore all of the above. Scripts will be shared for positive, professional interaction, and breakout room sessions will offer the opportunity for attendees to practice.

Attendees will learn to describe:

What a code of ethics is
Why a code of ethics exists for every health profession
What the interpreter code of ethics covers

Handouts: We will have a Venn diagram activity for attendees to compare the codes of ethics and then report back on ethics held in common. Please print them prior to the workshop or have them ready on another device.

This workshop will be recorded, and the recording will be available to registrants for one month following the workshop date.

Sunday, April 26th, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT.
IMPORTANT: Please check-in at 8:50 a.m.! Class from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Online via Zoom
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.

$54 for NOTIS members, $84 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!　

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, 2 general	Approved #805
ATA	3 general	Approved
CCHI	2.5 instructional	Approved (ID:9840)
NBCMI	0.3 (Education Registry ID 22-1081)	Approved

Agency Codes:
ATA - American Translators Association
WA DSHS - Washington Dept. of Social and Human Services
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.

DSHS Guidelines for Earning Ethics Credits: Annual Gateway Ethics Quiz and Live Classes: Interpreters can take the Gateway ethics quiz every year to earn ethics credits within the four-year cycle. However, please note that a live ethics class or webinar can only be counted for credit once every four years, according to DSHS LTC regulations.

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 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 webinar begins. While latecomers are welcome to stay for the educational value of the webinar, DSHS will not provide CE credit if you arrive late, for any reason.

IMPORTANT: If this workshop is approved for DSHS credit, DSHS attendance requirements apply to all participants, regardless of whether you personally need the credit. Cameras must remain on unless you are experiencing technical difficulties. We are unable to make individual exceptions.

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. Transfer of credits to other workshop is not allowed. No refunds will be given for reasons unrelated to this content, such as unstable internet connection, issues with the third party application, not receiving reminders, or problems with system requirements.

Be sure to read System Requirements for Zoom.

Participant Feedback
Q: What did you like about this workshop?

A: “Eliana is always incredibly well-prepared!” —Kelly Daulton

If you require accommodation, please contact NOTIS 2–3 weeks in advance or as soon as possible.

Email NOTIS

Interpreting for Mental Health (Online live via Zoom) 3 CEUs by DSHS (#778), CCHI, ATA. IMIA/NBCMI $54/Members (05/02/2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division (CID) presents:

Interpreting for Mental Health
Presented by Yuliya Speroff

In the United States, over 51 million adults experience mental health disorders, emphasizing the critical role interpreters play in facilitating effective communication in mental health settings.

Throughout this workshop, participants will gain insights into several key areas:

Understanding where mental health services are provided and who delivers them, ensuring interpreters are familiar with the landscape of mental health care.
Learning about common mental health disorders, common diagnostic tools and treatment options for mental health disorders, equipping interpreters with terminology and concepts necessary for accurate interpretation.
Identifying various encounters interpreters may face in mental health settings, from therapy sessions to psychiatric evaluations, to ensure preparedness for diverse scenarios.
Recognizing and addressing the unique challenges interpreters may encounter in mental health settings, such as managing emotional dynamics and navigating sensitive conversations, and interpreting when standardized tests are administered.
Understanding how interpreting in mental health settings differs from other contexts, and how this may affect the interpreter’s performance and practice.

Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. PST
Check-in at 8:50 a.m. Class from 9–12.

The day before the webshop, you will receive an email with log-on instructions and with the handouts for the class.

$54 NOTIS members, $84 non-members (Click HERE to join NOTIS)

Before you register, make sure that your online setup meets the equipment and connectivity requirements. To see requirements, click HERE.

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

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

Credit status will be updated upon approval.

	Credits Requested	Approval Status
WA State DSHS	3 general	Approved (#778)
ATA	3	Approved (Category A)
CCHI	3 instructional hours	Approved (CEAP ID:10455)
IMIA/NBCMI	0.3	Approved (ID: 24-1168)

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

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.

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.

IMPORTANT: If this workshop is approved for DSHS credit, DSHS attendance requirements apply to all participants, regardless of whether you personally need the credit. Cameras must remain on unless you are experiencing technical difficulties. We are unable to make individual exceptions.

Refunds are not available within five days of the workshop. Refunds requested earlier will incur a $15 fee. Cancellations must be made through NOTIS. Credits cannot be transferred to another workshop, and no refunds will be issued for issues such as internet problems, third-party apps, missed reminders, or system requirements.

If you require accommodation, please contact NOTIS 2–3 weeks in advance or as soon as possible.

Email NOTIS

Sleep Physiology, Disorders, and Treatments for Medical Interpreters (Online live session via Zoom) 3 CEUs by DSHS (#868), CCHI, IMIA/NBCMI, ATA. $52/Members (05/16/2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division (CID) presents:

Sleep Physiology, Disorders, and Treatments for Medical Interpreters

Interpret sleep-related conditions and treatments with clarity and confidence in medical settings.

Presenter: Nada Conner

What is this about? This three-hour course is designed for healthcare interpreters and other language access professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of sleep physiology, disorders, and treatment pathways encountered in medical interpreting settings.

Class Description: Sleep is one of the foundations of good health and well-being. Throughout centuries, people have struggled to achieve better sleep, often using harmful and addictive substances. Today’s modern medicine has made significant progress in explaining how sleep works, how we fall asleep, what happens if we don’t get enough sleep, and how to get better sleep. We will start with some basic definitions of sleep, walk through the stages of sleep, emphasize the importance of sleep, and touch on the fascinating world of dreams. In the next section, we will discuss sleep disorders like obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, nightmare disorders, and PTSD.

After we wrap up the presentation, there will be a quick knowledge-check session with 12 questions (attached) to reinforce our understanding of key concepts discussed in the training. This will be followed by three real-life, interactive practice scenarios. The first one is an appointment between the medical provider and the patient seeking help for insomnia. The second one is between the pharmacist and the patient’s wife, who is trying to pick up his prescription. The third scenario is the telephone call between the health insurance representative and the patient’s daughter, discussing some steps on how to get the coverage for the needed medicine. All three scenarios are based on my own everyday work as a language interpreter. At the close of the training session, we will have a quick Q&A session. The participants can ask questions while being encouraged to do their own research and enhance their knowledge base on sleep through self-guided learning.

After our three-hour journey into the realm of sleep, participants will be able to:

Identify mechanisms, engineering, and physiology of sleep: stages of sleep, REM and non-REM sleep, sleep deprivation, dreaming, and dreams
Be familiar with the most common sleep disorders, including SDB, insomnia, and PTSD-related nightmares
Recognize treatments and pathways to better sleep, including prescription and over-the-counter sleeping aids, devices, gadgets, and sleep hygiene
Strengthen medical interpreting skills by practicing real-life healthcare scenarios
Enhance their interpreting vocabulary and become more proficient in interpreting sessions dealing with sleep disorders

Participants will receive:

Full presentation content with slides 1–33
Glossary of terms covered in the presentation
Comprehensive list of source materials

practice scenarios for consecutive interpreting, between the provider, pharmacist, insurance representative, and sleep-deprived patient and their family members.

When: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. PST
Check-in at 8:50 a.m. Class from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Where: Zoom invitations and information on how to join the workshop will be included in the registration confirmation and event reminders. Event reminders will be sent twice: one three days before the workshop, and the second the day prior to the workshop.

Missed the Live Session?
This workshop will be recorded, and the recording will be available to all registered participants who missed the live session for one month after the workshop date.

Cost:

NOTIS Members: $52 / Non-Members: $82

Join NOTIS for discounts on all educational programs, plus many other member benefits!

Registration:
Registration closes five days prior to the event. Confirmation will be emailed after registration. If you don’t receive confirmation, your registration may not have been successful. Please ensure your device meets the Zoom system requirements before registering.

Two 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.

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

	Credits Requested	Approval Status
DSHS	3 general	Approved (#868)
ATA	3 (category A)	Pending
CCHI	2.5 instructional CE hours	Pending (CEAP ID #)
IMIA/NBCMI	0.25 CEUs	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.

Nada Conner had enjoyed being a language interpreter for over 30 years. She began her interpreting career in the Air Force Training Center in Tripoli, Libya, where she facilitated communications as Arabic interpreter for Libyan Air Force instructors and trainees. Her next career move was Iraq, where she worked on several military construction sites as well as in Baghdad Headquarters. After that, she worked as a Language Assistant for United Nations Protection Forces in Croatia, during the tumultuous period of unrest in the region. Since then, she has been working as a freelance interpreter and translator for district courts throughout Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and beyond. She is a remote interpreter for several large language interpreting agencies, working very hard every day to help LEP’s get the best possible communications outcome and easily access resources that may otherwise be difficult or impossible. A native of Serbia, Nada graduated from University of Belgrade with B.A. degree in languages and literature. She is a certified court interpreter by AOC in Washington State, and also WA DSHS Medical and Social Services authorized interpreter for Bosnian, Serbian, and Croatian languages. She lives in Bellingham with five gorgeous rabbits.

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 will 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 at info@notisnet.org

NOTIS is Going to a World Premiere Musical! (05/20/2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 02:30:00 GMT

The NOTIS Social Event Committee presents:

NOTIS is Going to a World Premiere Musical! AVIATRIX at Seattle Public Theatre ‍✈️

NOTIS is Taking Flight with Aviatrix, a World Premiere Musical!

Join your colleagues for a fun evening at Seattle Public Theatre, located on the shore of beautiful Green Lake. Weather permitting, we will have a meet-and-greet outside by the lake before the show.

Date: May 20, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM (or earlier, for the meet & greet)
Location: Seattle Public Theatre
7312 West Green Lake Drive North
Seattle, WA 98103
Registration (30 spots left):
Tickets (sliding scale $10–$100):
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=280889

How to join:

Purchase your ticket for May 20 using the link above
(or use this direct link for the correct date: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=12&p=8).
Register with NOTIS for headcount only to coordinate the meet-and-greet.
Join us at Seattle Public Theatre on May 20.

About the show:

AVIATRIX
Book and lyrics by Angela Poe Russell
Music and lyrics by Dionne McClain-Freeney
Directed by Amy Poisson

Determined to make something of herself, a girl from rural Texas dreams of flying. But it’s 1917, and flight schools don’t accept women, much less one who is Black and Native. Refusing to take no for an answer, Bessie Coleman goes to extraordinary lengths to make her dream of flying a reality.

Hope to see you there! Thank you for supporting the local arts and NOTIS social events!

Questions? Email us at info@notisnet.org.

Understanding Basic Medical Terminology for Interpreters and Translators (Online live session via Zoom) 5 CEUs by DSHS (#849), AOC, OJD, CCHI, IMIA/NBCMI, ATA. $82/Members (06/27/2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division (CID) presents:

Understanding Basic Medical Terminology for Interpreters and Translators (Language Neutral)

Presented by Joe Tein, M.A.

What is it about?

“Understanding Medical Terminology for Interpreters and Translators” is designed to make the fascinating and often complex “foreign” language of medicine more accessible. Participants will learn widely used basic medical terms, and principles for deciphering new, unfamiliar terms based on an understanding of the building blocks of medical terminology. We will then review specialized terms used in different specialty fields of medicine. This webshop is appropriate for medical interpreters and translators who wish to strengthen their understanding of the language of medicine as well as an excellent foundation for court interpreters who encounter medical terms in their work. Because the focus is on learning basic terms and understanding how medical terms are constructed – rather than on interpreting practice – this webshop is relevant for professionals working in any language pair.

When? Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. PST

NOTE: This is a 5-hour workshop with a total of 30 minutes of breaks.

Check-in begins at 8:50 a.m. Please make sure to sign in at that time.

Learning objectives:

Participants will learn and understand the meaning and usage of many commonly used medical terms
Participants will learn how basic components — roots, prefixes and suffixes — are used to build medical terms and, by the end, will be able to understand the meaning of many new terms based on their knowledge of commonly used components
Participants will learn specific terminology from different medical specialties such as cardiology, urology, neurology, and gastroenterology

Topics covered:

General medical terms used across different medical settings
Components of medical terminology, i.e., how medical terms are put together
Acronyms, initialisms, and eponyms
Names of medical specialties
Specialty-specific terminology
References and resources

Teaching approaches:

PowerPoint presentation and handouts that present the general terms and components, with review and practice exercises
Video presentation on how medical components are put together to create thousands of terms used in medicine
Interactive discussion: participants will be called on to answer questions and actively participate in review exercises throughout the webshop
Breakout rooms in Zoom to work on exercises with colleagues, to review general terms and practice using the components of medical terminology

Missed the Live Session?
This workshop will be recorded, and the recording will be available to all registered participants who missed the live session for one month after the workshop date.

Cost:

NOTIS Members: $82 / Non-Members: $148

Join NOTIS for discounts on all educational programs, plus many other member benefits!

Two 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.

Continuing Education Credits:
The following CE credits have been requested approved:

	Credits Requested	Approval Status
DSHS	5 general	Approved (#849)
AOC	5 performance	Approved
OJD	5 general	Approved
ATA	5 (category A)	Approved
CCHI	4.5 instructional CE hours	Approved (CEAP ID #9701)
IMIA/NBCMI	0.45 CEUs	Approved (21-1210)

Agency Codes:

ATA – American Translators Association
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
OJD – Oregon Judicial Department
WA AOC – Washington Administrative Office of the Courts
WA DSHS – Washington Department of Social and Health Services

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

Joe Tein is a medical interpreter and translator and a Washington State Certified Court Interpreter with a passion for helping colleagues build their skills and knowledge. He holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and works as a freelance medical translator from Spanish and Italian into English. He is the creator of the Washington State AOC Court Interpreters’ English–Spanish glossary of legal terms and co-author of the most comprehensive online Italian medical acronym resource (www.gilbertolacchia.it/acromed.pdf). Over the years, Mr. Tein has taught numerous classes and workshops for both medical and court interpreters, in person and online, sharing practical knowledge gained through decades of professional experience. One participant wrote: “Joe has a way of teaching a lot of material in an interesting manner that keeps the students engaged.”

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 will not receive DSHS credit.

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

Interpreting for Dental Services (Online live session via Zoom) 8 CEUs by DSHS (#), 7.5 by CCHI, 0.7 by IMIA/NBCMI, $120/Members (07/11/2026)

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division presents:

Interpreting for Dental Services
Presented by Cindy Roat

Bridges, dams, abutments and anchors – are you interpreting in construction? No! It’s dentistry, and the vocabulary alone can pose some real, um, “concrete” challenges.

This 8-hour webshop will prepare participants to provide interpreting services for five types of dental care: dental hygiene, restorations, extractions, prosthodontics (dentures and implants) and oral surgery. The class will also include basic oral anatomy and a discussion of specific challenges for interpreters serving in dental venues.

Taught in Cindy Roat’s signature style mixing lecture, polls, games and exercises (and lots of really bad puns) – this class is designed for experienced interpreters and advanced learners. The class will move quickly, covering a lot of material in a short time.

Participants will receive:

A copy of the PowerPoint presentation.
An English vocabulary exercise for each of the first five dental topics
A conversion exercise for each topic
A practice interpreting dialogue for each topic, available in English-Spanish, English-Arabic, English-Korean, English-Cantonese, English-Mandarin, English-Russian, English-Vietnamese and English only.
A bilingual glossary of dental terms available in English-Spanish, English-Arabic, English-Korean, English-Cantonese, English-Mandarin, English-Russian, English-Vietnamese and English only.

Join us for a class that will give you lots to chew on!

Saturday, July 11 and 18, 2026, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. PST.

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

Neither session will 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.

$120 NOTIS members, $216 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.

Credit status will be updated upon approval.

	Credits Requested	Approval Status
Washington State DSHS (#)	8 general	Pending
ATA	(category A)	To be requested
CCHI (ID:)	7.5 instructional	Pending
IMIA/NBCMI (ID: )		To be requested

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

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.

IMPORTANT: If this workshop is approved for DSHS credit, DSHS attendance requirements apply to all participants, regardless of whether you personally need the credit. Cameras must remain on unless you are experiencing technical difficulties. We are unable to make individual exceptions.

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.

Email NOTIS

Interpreting for Dental Services (Online live session via Zoom) 8 CEUs by DSHS (#), 7.5 by CCHI, 0.7 by IMIA/NBCMI, $120/Members (07/18/2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division presents:

Interpreting for Dental Services
Presented by Cindy Roat

Bridges, dams, abutments and anchors – are you interpreting in construction? No! It’s dentistry, and the vocabulary alone can pose some real, um, “concrete” challenges.

Participants will receive:

A copy of the PowerPoint presentation.
An English vocabulary exercise for each of the first five dental topics
A conversion exercise for each topic
A practice interpreting dialogue for each topic, available in English-Spanish, English-Arabic, English-Korean, English-Cantonese, English-Mandarin, English-Russian, English-Vietnamese and English only.
A bilingual glossary of dental terms available in English-Spanish, English-Arabic, English-Korean, English-Cantonese, English-Mandarin, English-Russian, English-Vietnamese and English only.

Join us for a class that will give you lots to chew on!

Saturday, July 11 and 18, 2026, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. PST.

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

Neither session will be recorded; therefore, you must attend both sessions to receive CEUs.

$120 NOTIS members, $216 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.

Credit status will be updated upon approval.

	Credits Requested	Approval Status
Washington State DSHS (#)	8 general	Pending
ATA	(category A)	To be requested
CCHI (ID:)	7.5 instructional	Pending
IMIA/NBCMI (ID: )		To be requested

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

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

NOTIS Summer Picnic (08/08/2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT

NOTIS Summer Picnic & Potluck

We’re excited to invite you to our 2026 NOTIS Picnic and Potluck! Join us for a relaxed afternoon of food, conversation, and community with fellow members and friends.

Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Time: Starting at 2:00 PM
Location: Lake Roesiger Park
1608 S. Lake Roesiger Road
Snohomish, WA 98290

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 nibbles as well. And feel free to bring your guitar, ukulele, or any other fun activity you'd like to share!

Family and friends of all ages are welcome. Please RSVP so we can bring enough drinks and nibbles for everyone. Simply click on "Register" to RSVP. Attendance is free.

We look forward to spending a fun afternoon with you!

HIPAA-HIPAA Hurray for Confidentiality! (Online live via Zoom) 1 ethics and 1 general CEUs by DSHS (#), 2 by CCHI, ATA. 0.2 by IMIA/NBCMI, $38/Members (08/15/2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division (CID) presents:

HIPAA-HIPAA Hurray for Confidentiality!
Presented by Cindy Roat

What is HIPAA? Test your knowledge!

HIPAA stands for ---- (choose one):

The female of a species of large gray mammals that live in rivers in sub-Saharan Africa.
The Health Information Privacy Administration Act.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
Highly Intricate Paperwork in Abundant Amounts.

Not sure? Join us for this humorous two-hour webinar to learn all about HIPAA, that 1996 federal law that governs the way everyone in health care (including interpreters and translators) handles private health information. As confidentiality is a critical element of our Code of Ethics, and as HIPAA is the law of the land regarding confidentiality in health care, it behooves us all to know this information. Whether a novice interpreter or seasoned professional, this webinar will bring you up to speed on exactly what HIPAA – and confidentiality – means.

When

Saturday, August 15, 2026
9:00 am – 11:00 a.m. PST (Check-in opens at 8:50 a.m.)

Where?

Online via Zoom. Log-in details will be emailed three days before and again the day before the event.
If you don’t receive them, email info@notisnet.org or text 425-615-6741.

Cost

$38 for NOTIS members; $68 for non-members (Click here to join NOTIS)

Requirements

Before registering, make sure your device meets the Zoom system requirements. Read the full list of requirements here.

Registration

Register online at least five days before the event. You’ll receive a confirmation email after registering. If you don’t receive an email, your registration did not go through.

Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)

Credit status will be updated upon approval.

	Credits Requested	Approval Status
Washington State DSHS	1 ethics, 1 general	Pending (Approval number:)
ATA	2 (category A)	Pending
CCHI	2 instructional hours (CEAP ID #)	Pending
IMIA/NBCMI	0.2 (Registry ID )	Pending

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

Guidelines for earning ethics credits:

Annual Gateway Ethics Quiz and Live Classes: Interpreters can take the Gateway Ethics Quiz every year to earn ethics credits within the four-year cycle. However, please note that a live ethics class or webinar can only be counted for credit once every four years, according to LTC regulations.

About the Instructor

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

Certificates

To receive a Certificate of Attendance:

You must arrive on time and stay for the entire session.
Late arrivals are welcome to stay, but no CE credits will be awarded.

Certificates will be emailed the week after the session.

Refund Policy

No refunds within 5 days of the event.
$15 processing fee for cancellations made earlier.
Credit for missed workshops cannot be transferred.
No refunds for technical or personal issues such as unstable internet, email filters blocking reminders, or incompatible software/hardware

Accessibility

Need accommodations?
Please email info@notisnet.org two to three weeks in advance, or as early as possible.

Questions?

Conducting a Structured Self-Critique of Your Interpreting Performance (Online live session via Zoom) 3 CEUs by DSHS (#862), AOC, OJD, CCHI, IMIA/NBCMI, ATA. $52/Members (09/05/2026)

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division (CID) presents:

Conducting a Structured Self-Critique of Your Interpreting Performance
Presented by Devin Gilbert

The keynote speaker from the NOTIS 2025 Annual Conference is back by popular demand!

Learning Objectives

Apply principles of deliberate practice to interpreting training regimens
Critique your own interpretations according to structured rubrics
Analyze the effectiveness of interpretations holistically and according to error categories

Topics to be Covered

Deliberate practice
Interpreting performance rubrics
Error categorization
Self-reflection

Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PST

NOTE: This is a 3-hour workshop with a total of 30 minutes of break time.

Check-in begins at 8:50 a.m. Please make sure to sign in at that time.

Missed the Live Session? Not to worry. This workshop will be recorded, and the recording will be available to all registered participants who missed the live session for one month after the workshop date.

NOTIS Members: $52 / Non-Members: $82
Join NOTIS for substantial discounts on all educational programs, plus many other member benefits!

Two 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.

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

	Credits Requested	Approval Status
DSHS	3 general	Approved (#862)
AOC	3 general	Approved
OJD	3 general	Approved
ATA	3 (category A)	Pending
CCHI	3 instructional CE hours	Pending (CEAP ID #11063)
IMIA/NBCMI	0.3 CEUs	Approved (ID: 26-1038)

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.

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 will not receive DSHS credit.

If you require accommodations, please contact NOTIS 2–3 weeks in advance or as soon as possible by emailing info@notisnet.org.

NOTIS 2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE (09/12/2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:45:00 GMT

SAve the Date!
Registration will open in July.

NOTIS 2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Date: Saturday, September 12
Time: 8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PDT
Location: Lynnwood Event Center
3711 196th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036

Don't miss this opportunity for professional growth, interpersonal connection, and inspiration ✨ 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, T&I workshops, skills training sessions, presentations, and more.

Event details will be added here as they become available—stay tuned!

Registration includes access to all conference sessions and activities, coffee and tea service, and a catered lunch.

	*Early Bird*	8/22-9/7
NOTIS Member	$125	$150
Student Member	$75	$95
Non-member**	$195	$225

** The non-member rate for this year's conference automatically includes a one-year NOTIS membership! Explore your new benefits here.

CANCELLATION FEE:
$25 during early-bird registration; $50 after August 21

NOTE: Registration will close at midnight on September 7; no cancellations will be processed after this time.

Conference Schedule: TBD

NOTE: The schedule may experience minor changes in the days leading up to the event. Click the hyperlinks to see our speaker bios and full session descriptions.

CEUs
See all four tables below for additional details.

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

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.

The nearest hotel to the venue is Best Western Alderwood, located essentially on the other side of the parking lot from the Lynnwood Event Center.

Want to share your brand, tell your story, and build personal relationships with the largest network of language professionals in the Pacific Northwest? Join #NOTIS2026 as a sponsor! For details on this year's sponsorship levels and how they can benefit your organization — before, during, and after the conference — [Insert Link]

THANK YOU, SPONSORS!

Listed below are the organizations that have already signed on as generous sponsors of this year's annual conference! To learn more about them, click on the hyperlinks below.

With the gracious support of our parent organization: the American Translators Association (ATA)

Genetic Counseling for Medical Interpreters: Beyond the Basics (Online live via Zoom) 3 CEUs by DSHS (#) CCHI, ATA. 0.2 by IMIA/NBCMI. $52/Members (10/03/2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

NOTIS’s Community Interpreter Division (CID) presents:

Genetic Counseling for Medical Interpreters: Beyond the Basics

Presented by Megan Yabumoto and Ernesto Marquez Montes

Course Description:

This 3-hour intermediate training builds on foundational knowledge of genetic counseling and explores more advanced genetics and genomics concepts relevant to healthcare interpreting. Facilitated by two Washington State genetic counselors, the workshop deepens participants’ understanding of the role of genetic counselors, complex genetic concepts, and interpretation of genetic tests and conditions commonly discussed in clinical and pediatric settings.

Completion of the on-demand workshop Introduction to Genetic Counseling for Medical Interpreters is recommended, but not required, prior to attending this intermediate session.

When?
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PST. Check-in at 8:50 a.m. Class from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST.

This workshop will be recorded.

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

Cost
$52 NOTIS members, $94 non-members (click to JOIN NOTIS)

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

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

CE credits

	Credits Requested	Approval Status
WA State DSHS	3 general	Pending (Approval number:)
ATA	3	Pending (Category A)
CCHI	2.5 performance hours (CEAP ID #)	Pending
IMIA/NBCMI	0.2 (Registry ID)	Pending

NOTE: NOTIS will not be responsible for refunds in the event of unapproved continuing credits by the entities listed above.

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.

Refunds?
Refunds will be issued if requested up to 5 days before the workshop date. A $15 processing fee will apply for refunds requested before the date. Contact NOTIS for cancellation. Credit for a missed workshop cannot be transferred to another workshop. No refunds will be given for reasons unrelated to this content, such as an unstable internet connection, issues with third-party applications, not receiving reminders, or problems with system requirements.

Be sure to read System Requirements for Zoom.

Anything else?
If you require accommodation, please contact NOTIS 2–3 weeks in advance or as soon as possible.

Questions? Email NOTIS

Improving Short-Term Memory and Focus for Interpreters (Online live via Zoom) 3 CEUs by DSHS (#841). AOC, OJD, CCHI, IMIA/NBCMI, ATA. $52/Members (10/17/2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division (CID) presents:

IMPROVING SHORT-TERM MEMORY and FOCUS FOR INTERPRETERS

Presented by Eliana Lobo

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.

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

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
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.

NOTIS Members: $52 / Nonmembers: $94
Join NOTIS for significant discounts on all educational events, plus additional member benefits! Click HERE for a complete breakdown.

Registration CLOSES five days prior to the event.

Confirmation will be emailed after registration. If you don’t receive a confirmation email, your registration may not have been successful.

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

The following CE credits have been approved:

	Credits Requested	Approval Status
WA DSHS	3 general	Approved (Approval number:841)
WA AOC	3 performance	Approved
OJD	3 general	Approved
ATA	3	Approved
CCHI	3.00 instructional CE hours	Approved (ID:10821)
NBCMI	0.3 CEU	Approved (Registry ID 25-1108)

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.

Certificates will be issued to attendees who arrive on time and attend the entire session. Please allow time to log in early. Late arrivals are welcome to stay but may not receive DSHS credits.

Missed the Live Session?
This workshop will be recorded, and the recording will be available to all registered participants who missed the live session for one month after the workshop date.

If you require accommodations, please contact NOTIS 2–3 weeks in advance or as soon as possible. Questions? Email info@notisnet.org.

Sleep Physiology, Disorders, and Treatments for Medical Interpreters (Online live session via Zoom) 3 CEUs by DSHS (#868), CCHI, IMIA/NBCMI, ATA. $52/Members (11/07/2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division (CID) presents:

Sleep Physiology, Disorders, and Treatments for Medical Interpreters

Interpret sleep-related conditions and treatments with clarity and confidence in medical settings.

Presenter: Nada Conner

What is it about? This three-hour course is designed for healthcare interpreters and other language access professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of sleep physiology, disorders, and treatment pathways encountered in medical interpreting settings.

We will start with some basic definitions of sleep, walk through the stages of sleep, emphasize the importance of sleep, and touch on the fascinating world of dreams. In the next section, we will discuss sleep disorders like obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, nightmare disorders, and PTSD.

After our three-hour journey into the realm of sleep, participants will be able to:

Identify mechanisms, engineering, and physiology of sleep: stages of sleep, REM and non-REM sleep, sleep deprivation, dreaming, and dreams
Be familiar with the most common sleep disorders, including SDB, insomnia, and PTSD-related nightmares
Recognize treatments and pathways to better sleep, including prescription and over-the-counter sleeping aids, devices, gadgets, and sleep hygiene
Strengthen medical interpreting skills by practicing real-life healthcare scenarios
Enhance their interpreting vocabulary and become more proficient in interpreting sessions dealing with sleep disorders

Participants will receive:

Full presentation content with slides 1–33
Glossary of terms covered in the presentation
Comprehensive list of source materials

practice scenarios for consecutive interpreting, between the provider, pharmacist, insurance representative, and sleep-deprived patient and their family members.

When: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. PST
Check-in at 8:50 a.m. Class from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Missed the Live Session?
This workshop will be recorded, and the recording will be available to all registered participants who missed the live session for one month after the workshop date.

Cost:

NOTIS Members: $52 / Non-Members: $82

Join NOTIS for significant discounts on all educational events, plus additional member benefits! Click HERE for a complete breakdown.

Two 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.

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

	Credits Requested	Approval Status
DSHS	3 general	Approved (#868)
ATA	3 (category A)	Pending
CCHI	2.5 instructional CE hours	Pending (CEAP ID #)
IMIA/NBCMI	0.25 CEUs	Pending ()

Agency Codes:

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.

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 will not receive DSHS credit.

Accessibility & Questions
If you require accommodations, please contact NOTIS at info@notisnet.org 2–3 weeks in advance or as soon as possible.

Diabetes for Medical Interpreters (online live via Zoom) 4 CEUs by DSHS (#), CCHI, ATA. 0.4 by IMIA/NBCMI. $68/Members (11/14/2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division (CID) presents:

Diabetes for Medical Interpreters
Presented by Rosemary Cano and Yuliya Speroff

Diabetes is a serious health condition that affects over 34 million Americans. Diabetes can have serious long-term effects on patients’ health and lead to severe complications. Management and treatment of diabetes may involve a team of medical professionals — from endocrinologists to mental health specialists, as well as the patient and their family.

This class is designed to help interpreters prepare for interpreting in encounters related to diabetes care — whether it’s an insulin injection education session or a dialysis discussion. The class will cover:

Definition of diabetes and related physiology
Common types of diabetes
How diabetes is diagnosed
Common approaches to treating diabetes
Complications of diabetes
Challenges for interpreters
Terminology and interpreting skills practice

Saturday, November 14th, 2026, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. PST
Check-in at 8:50 a.m. Class from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Zoom invitations and information on how to join the workshop will be included in the registration confirmation and event reminders. Event reminders will be sent twice: one three days before the workshop, and the second the day prior to the workshop.

$68 NOTIS members, $98 Non-members (Click to Join NOTIS)

Via the web five days before the workshop date. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation. If you do not receive a confirmation email, your registration did not go through.

	Credits Requested	Approval Status
WA State DSHS	4 general	Pending (#)
ATA	4	Approved (Category A)
CCHI	4	Approved (ID: 9979)
IMIA/NBCMI	0.4	Approved (ID: 23-1055)

NOTE: 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.

Important update: The Washington AOC approved medical-topic classes through 2025; however, they will no longer consider the medical topic courses for approval going forward:

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

Rose Cano is a a Spanish-language diabetes navigator working in the Interpreter Services Department (ISD) at Harborview Medical Center/UW Medicine in Seattle, WA. Rose has worked at Harborview for 4 years, initially as medical interpreter staff and more recently in the role of navigator for a grant-funded initiative aiming to improve Spanish and Somali patients’ management of diabetes. The Interpreter Services Department at Harborview provides interpretation to patients in over 90 languages via in-person, telephonic and video modalities and contributes to the health and well-being of refugee and immigrant patients, families and communities through a continuum of other programs of cross-cultural care and education. As diabetes navigator, Rose serves as a cultural broker/mediator between Spanish-speaking patients and health providers in order to ensure culturally congruent care. She also helps patients and their families navigate the complexity of the hospital and health care system. She has a passion for storytelling and “narrative medicine”, and strives to make sure that the patient’s perspective of the world is included in the provider’s assessment and treatment plan.

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. Certificates will be emailed the following week.

No refunds can be given after November 9th. A $15 processing fee will apply for refunds requested before the date. Contact the NOTIS Office Manager 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 unstable internet connection, issues with third-party applications, not receiving reminders, or problems with system requirements.

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Northwest Translators and Interpreters Society upcoming events

Literary Translation Masterclass with Tiffany Tsao (free for members) (04/15/2026)

Multilingual literary translation master class

Reception and Q&A with Translator Tiffany Tsao (04/16/2026)

Conducting a Structured Self-Critique of Your Interpreting Performance (Online live session via Zoom) 3 CEUs by DSHS (#862), AOC, OJD, CCHI, IMIA/NBCMI. $52/Members (04/18/2026)

AI in the Language Industry: Where Are We Headed? (Free for Members Only) (04/20/2026)

Ethical Conundrums in Medical Interpreting (Online live via Zoom) 1 ethics 2 general CEUs by DSHS (#804). CCHI, IMIA/NBCMI, ATA. $54/Members (04/26/2026)

Interpreting for Mental Health (Online live via Zoom) 3 CEUs by DSHS (#778), CCHI, ATA. IMIA/NBCMI $54/Members (05/02/2026)

Sleep Physiology, Disorders, and Treatments for Medical Interpreters (Online live session via Zoom) 3 CEUs by DSHS (#868), CCHI, IMIA/NBCMI, ATA. $52/Members (05/16/2026)

NOTIS is Going to a World Premiere Musical! (05/20/2026)

Understanding Basic Medical Terminology for Interpreters and Translators (Online live session via Zoom) 5 CEUs by DSHS (#849), AOC, OJD, CCHI, IMIA/NBCMI, ATA. $82/Members (06/27/2026)

Interpreting for Dental Services (Online live session via Zoom) 8 CEUs by DSHS (#), 7.5 by CCHI, 0.7 by IMIA/NBCMI, $120/Members (07/11/2026)

Interpreting for Dental Services (Online live session via Zoom) 8 CEUs by DSHS (#), 7.5 by CCHI, 0.7 by IMIA/NBCMI, $120/Members (07/18/2026)

NOTIS Summer Picnic (08/08/2026)

HIPAA-HIPAA Hurray for Confidentiality! (Online live via Zoom) 1 ethics and 1 general CEUs by DSHS (#), 2 by CCHI, ATA. 0.2 by IMIA/NBCMI, $38/Members (08/15/2026)

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Conducting a Structured Self-Critique of Your Interpreting Performance (Online live session via Zoom) 3 CEUs by DSHS (#862), AOC, OJD, CCHI, IMIA/NBCMI, ATA. $52/Members (09/05/2026)

NOTIS 2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE (09/12/2026)

SAve the Date! Registration will open in July.

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Genetic Counseling for Medical Interpreters: Beyond the Basics (Online live via Zoom) 3 CEUs by DSHS (#) CCHI, ATA. 0.2 by IMIA/NBCMI. $52/Members (10/03/2026)

Improving Short-Term Memory and Focus for Interpreters (Online live via Zoom) 3 CEUs by DSHS (#841). AOC, OJD, CCHI, IMIA/NBCMI, ATA. $52/Members (10/17/2026)

IMPROVING SHORT-TERM MEMORY and FOCUS FOR INTERPRETERS

Sleep Physiology, Disorders, and Treatments for Medical Interpreters (Online live session via Zoom) 3 CEUs by DSHS (#868), CCHI, IMIA/NBCMI, ATA. $52/Members (11/07/2026)

Diabetes for Medical Interpreters (online live via Zoom) 4 CEUs by DSHS (#), CCHI, ATA. 0.4 by IMIA/NBCMI. $68/Members (11/14/2026)

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Registration will open in July.