NOTIS and Community Interpreter Division present
Ethical Decision Making for Healthcare Interpreters
Back by popular demand!
An Interactive Webshop
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!
Class description: The world of the healthcare interpreter is fraught with difficult ethical dilemmas and the need for making in-the-moment decisions. For example, if a patient asks that certain information not be interpreted, do you keep it confidential even if the non-disclosure may harm the patient? Do you interpret everything accurately even when the message could impact or destroy the patient-provider relationship? Do you withdraw from a medical encounter that is too complicated for you when that means the patient will get no interpreter at all? How is an interpreter to decide?The class will begin with a review of the DSHS’ Interpreter, Translator, and Licensed Agency Personnel Code of Professional Conduct. A comparison will be made with the National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health Care, however emphasis will be on the DSHS Code. Participants will then be introduce to model for ethical decision-making: specifically, the model included in the California Healthcare Interpreting Association’s Standards of Practice. Concrete examples will be used to show how to apply the model to real-life situations. Finally, participants will break up into small groups to consider specific ethical dilemmas. Groups will apply the CHIA model and come up with one or several acceptable responses to the dilemma. These will then be shared with the larger group for consideration and, if there is time, for further discussion.
Learning Objectives At the end of this webshop, participants will be able to:
When? Saturday, October 9th, 2021 Check-in at 1:45 pm. PLEASE SIGN IN AT 1:45 pm Class from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Where? Online via Zoom The day before the webshop, you will receive an event reminder email with log-on instructions and with the handouts for the class.
Cost? $50 NOTIS members, $80 Non-members Join NOTIS
Registration? Registration will close on October 4th. Space is limited to the first 30 registrants.
After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. Please submit a separate registration form for each person registering. Online registration only. Mail in registration is not available.
Refunds? We regret that no refunds can be given after October 4th. A $10 processing fee will apply for refunds requested before October 4th. Transferring credits to another workshops is not allowed.
CE credits? Credit status will be updated upon approval.
Credits Requested
Approval Status
Washington State DSHS
1 ethics, 3 general
Approved (#568)
ATA
4
Note: Certified interpreters need at least 1 ethics credit per year to maintain their certification. Certificates of Attendance will be awarded to all who arrive on time, stay engaged for the entire workshop, and adhere to the rules listed below:
Requirements? Before you register, make sure that your online setup meets the equipment and connectivity requirements. Click on the “Requirements” button below to see requirements.
Anything else? If you require accommodation, please contact the NOTIS Office Manager at least 3 weeks in advance if possible.
Questions about class content? Please contact Cindy Roat
Questions about registration? Please contact Office Manager
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