Mastering Collaboration with Interpreters: Equity Through Language
This training program equips participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to collaborate effectively with interpreters and ensure quality care for patients with limited English proficiency (LEP).
Overall, this training empowers participants to build strong partnerships with interpreters, fostering effective communication, and delivering high-quality care to LEP patients.
This training is FREE and open to the public. BBS CEUs will be available.
3 CEU is available for each session attended
- Participants will be able to:
- Define role of community interpreter and distinguish responsibilities of health care professionals, patients, and interpreters during interpreted encounters.
- Distinguish between interpreting modalities(consecutive, simultaneous, telephone) and explain the importance of cultural competency.
- Develop practical skills including proper communication techniques and effective use of interpreting protocols.
- Identify key federal and state regulations governing language access in healthcare settings.
- Explain the ethical considerations in healthcare interpreting and Demonstrate a clear understanding of patient rights.
- Develop strategies for building trust and effective partnerships with interpreters; and Master communication techniques tailored for interpreted interactions.
See Training Flyer for more information.
Registration is available in Placer Learns.
- Placer County Employees access Placer Learns through the Learning Zone on their MyPlacer.
- External Users (non-county employees) access Placer Learns through this External User Log-in Page.
- External Users can request a Placer Learns account at the External User Log-in Page.
If you need assistance with registration or need to request a Placer Learns account, please email: PlacerLearns-SOCadmin@placer.ca.gov.