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

Trained medical interpreters who want to increase their proficiency in these topics are eligible to participate in our continuing education programs.

Upcoming Continuing Education Workshops

The Advanced Ethical Decision-Making Workshop
Presenter:  Joanna Parker
 
CCHI: This program is accredited by CEAP for 3 instructional CE hours. CEAP ID #10316
 
Date & Time: Thursday, November 30, 2023 from 6:00pm - 9:15pm - Live via Zoom
 
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Past Workshops

Become a Health Care Planning Ambassador
Date & Time:  Tuesday, January 10, 2023 from 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Live via Virtual Zoom Session
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Interpreting Challenges vs. Challenging the Interpreter: From Interruptions to Rare Medical Terminology - (For Spanish Speakers only)
Presenter:  Alvaro Vergara–Mery, PHD, CMI
Date & Time:  Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 10:30am - 1:30pm
Credits: Applications have been submitted to CCHI and IMIA for CE/CEU credits.
Prerequisite: Previous training in Medical Interpreting, minimum 40 hours.
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Notable Notes Workshop
Presenter: Athena Matilsky
Date & Time:  November 3, 2022 from 6:00pm - 9:10pm
Credits:
CCHI - This program is accredited by CEAP for 3 CE hours, CEAP accreditation #9894.
Approved for 0.3 IMIA/NBCMI CEUs with the unique Education Registry ID 22-1135.
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Implicit Bias and Racism in American Healthcare: Our Roles and Responsibilities as Interpreters
Presenter:  Lisa Walker, PA-C
Date & Time:  June 16, 2022 from 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Credits:   
This program is accredited by CEAP for 3 CE hours, CEAP accreditation #9627
Approved for 0.3 IMIA/NBCMI CEUs with the unique Education Registry ID 21-1134
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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
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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
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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
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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
Quote from Participant

"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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