Advanced Medical Interpreter Training
The field of medical interpretation is constantly evolving. As the complexity of health care increases, so does the need to provide additional training in specific clinical topics and technologies.
Massachusetts Medical Interpreter Training, a program of the MassAHEC Network, offers advanced training that provides ongoing professional development opportunities for medical interpreters. In addition to our annual conference for medical interpreters, Paving the Way to Health Care Access, we offer continuing education programs on a variety of specialized topics:
- Diabetes
- HIV/AIDS
- Emergency Preparedness
- Oral health
- Pediatrics
- Mental Health
Registration
Trained medical interpreters who want to increase their proficiency in these topics are eligible to participate in our continuing education programs.
Pre-registration and an entry assessment may be required for admission. Early sign-up is recommended as class size is often limited.
Upcoming Continuing Education Workshops
Medical Interpretation for the Geriatric Patient
Presenter: Dr. Eric Hardt
Date & Time: December 2, 2020 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm Live Streaming via Zoom Platform
Credits: CCHI/IMIA - Application for continuining education credits has been submitted and pending approval.
Please click here for additional informaiton and registration process.
Past Workshops
30 Hr Mental Health Training - Thursday Nights
Presenter: Jessica Goldhirsch
Date: Thursday: 10/08/20 thru 12/17/20 (1/28/21 if a class needs to be cancelled), no class on 11/26/20
Class time is from 6:00pm - 9:00pm - Live Streaming via Zoom Platform
Credits: 30 CCHI, 3.0 IMIA
Please click here for additional information and registration process
30 Hr Mental Health Training - Tuesday nights
Presenter: Jessica Goldhirsch
Date: Thursday: 10/13/20 thru 01/19/21 (see flyer for holiday class schedule)
Class time is from 6:00pm - 9:00pm - Live Streaming via Zoom Platform
Credits: 30 CCHI, 3.0 IMIA
Please click here for additional information and registration process
Proactive Health Care Planning Conversation Workshop
Presenter: Ellen DiPaola, M.Ed., JD
Date: Friday, August 14, 2020, 9:00am - 10:30am - Live Streaming via Zoom Platform
Credits: Please see flyer for CEUs per discipline
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Language Access Workshop
Presenter: Holly A. Silvestri, PhD
Date: Friday, August 7, 2020, 8:30am - 10:30am - Online Webinar
Credits: Please see flyer for CEUs per discipline
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Interpreting for Prenatal Genetics
Presenter: Silvana M. Kirby, CMI Spanish; Nancy K. Esparza M. Ed. CHI; Gricelle Cruz, Med. Interpreter
Genetic Counselor: Courtney Manning, MS, CGC
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2020 - Live Streaming via Zoom Meeting
Credits: 5.00 CCHI & 0.5 IMIA/NBCMI
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Where is the Line and How Do I Draw It?
Presenter: Elena Langdon, M.A., CT, CoreCHI
Date: Saturday, May 9, 2020 - Live Streaming via Zoom Meeting
Credits: 3.00 CCHI & 0.3 IMIA/NBCMI
If you are requesting RID CEU's please email cmp@massrid.org one week BEFORE the date of the workshop to receive a PINRA form.
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The Role of the Interpreter in End of Life Situations
Presenter: Wilson Pedrazas, Ba, MM, CMI.
Date: Saturday, September 28, 2019 @ Cape Cod Hospital, 27 Park Street, Hyannis, MA 02601.
Credits: 1.50 CCHI or 0.15 IMIA/NBCMI
Where Is the Line and How Do I Draw It?
Presenter: Elena Langdon, M.A., CT, CoreCHI
Date: Thursday, September 26, 2019 @ Lowell General Hospital, 295 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854
Credits: CEU Awards Pending Approval from CCHI & IMIA/NBCMI
The Role of the Interpreter in End of Life Situations
Presenter: Wilson Pedrazas, Ba, MM, CMI.
Date: Thursday, April 11, 2019 @ UMass Center at Springfield, Tower Square, 1500 Main St, Springfield, MA AND online-live streaming.
Credits: 1.50 CCHI or 0.15 IMIA
30 Hour Mental Health Training Program - Fall 2018
Presenters: Jessica Goldhirsch, LCSW, MSW, MPH
Date: October 15, 2018 through December 17, 2018 @ Somervilla Hospital - Cambridge Health Alliance, 230 Highland Ave, Main Bldg, 2nd floor, Somerville, MA
Credits: 30 CCHI, 3.0 IMIA
Difficult Conversastions: Palliative Care and End-of-Life Encounters - Part 2
Presenter: Jessica Goldhirsch, LCSW, MSW, MPH
Date: November 4, 2017, @ Lowell General Hospital, 295 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854
Credits: 3.25 CEU hours through CCHI
Advanced Medical Interpreter Series: Getting to Yes - Negotiation Skills for the Medical Interpreter - Worcester, MA
Presenters: Yoshie Ng, CMI and Jessica Goldhirsch, LCSW, MSW, MPH
Date: Saturday, April 22, 2017 @ Center for Health Impact, 35 Harvard Street, Suite #300, Worcester, MA 01609
Credits: 3.5 contact hours through CCHI
Advanced Medical Interpreter Series: Getting to Yes - Negotiation Skills for the Medical Interpreter - Brighton, MA
Presenters: Yoshie Ng, CMI and Jessica Goldhirsch, LCSW, MSW, MPH
Date: Saturday, May 20, 2017 @ Charles River Community Health Center, 495 Western Avenue, Brighton, MA 02135
Credits: 3.5 contact hours through CCHI
"It was very educational. I will be happy to have more trainings like that. Thanks!" - Participant from 2019 End of Life Situation workshop
"Excellent workshop! I feel more confident now." - Participant from 2019 Where is the Line and How Do I Draw It? workshop
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