Bridging Language Gap 2010 Web
- 1. !"#$#%&'%()*)+"##),-".$/-! !011)$2320)*451627189):71251;516)#<;=32571)<0>3?2@012) 51A5209)B03C2B)=3?0)>?7D0995713C9)27)32201<) Bridging the Language Gap: Moving Forward with Best Practices in Medical Interpreting This publication is available in alternative media on request. Penn State encourages quali鍖ed persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activi- ties. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Kena Sears at 215-881-7388 in advance of your participation or visit. Penn State is committed to af鍖rmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. U. Ed. ABO 11-55 Space is limited! Lunch and refreshments provided. RSVP to Kena Sears at krs139@psu.edu by November 23, 2010. When: December 1, 2010, 9:00 a.m.3:00 p.m. Where: PennStateAbington@611 Abington Towne Center (near lower-level Target) 1475 Old York Road/Route 611 Abington, PA 19001 This one-day workshop is designed to educate health care professionals with up-to-date information in the Medical Interpreting 鍖eld and to provide strategies that can bridge communication and language gaps that exist in health care settings. Bridging the Language Gap can equip you with important information that can impact your health care organization..now! Topics include: Medical interpreting certi鍖cation updates Past, present and future: Roles and responsibilities of medical interpreters Overview of new Joint Commission Standards Cultural competence in health care settings Ethics for the medical interpreter Penn State Abington Medical Certi鍖cation program