FINT (30 hours)

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Module 1 Introduction to CITG-MCIS + Interpreter’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice

·       Define what Community Interpreter is and its status in Canada

·       Diverge factors between Interpreters and Translators

·       Understand the 8 ethical principles that govern the professional interpreter’s conduct

·       Interpreter Certificate and exam

·       Downloadable resources (Module 1 PPT, Code of Ethics for interpreters PDF, Sample Quiz)

 

Module 2 Modes of Interpretation, Constituent Tasks + Language Labs Intro

·       Review Ethical Principles

·       Implement ethical principles in interpretation professional practice (Case studies)

·       Understand different modes of interpreting and its constituent tasks (13 modes of interpretation)

·       How to complete and submit Language Lab assignments

·       Downloadable resources (Module 2 PPT, Task and Modes of Interpreting WORD, Language Lab audio, Quiz 1)

 

Module 3 Interpreter Introduction and Assertiveness

·       Explain the role of professional interpreters (Case studies)

·       Present the components of the Interpreter’s Introduction (Individual practice)

·       Discuss the importance of the Interpreter’s Assertiveness, Focus and Concentration

·       Discuss strategies to prevent and/or overcome challenges during an assignment

·       Downloadable resources (Module 3 PPT, Interpreter Assertiveness WORD, Interpreter Introduction PDF, Quiz 2)

 

Module 4 Memory Retention and Note-Taking

·       Active listening

·       Memory retention

·       Note-taking

·       Identify problems and develop solutions

·       Downloadable resources (Module 4 PPT, Memories-Note-taking Exercise WORD, Tips on Note-Taking PDF)

 

Module 5 Prosody, Pronunciation, Paraphrasing, Register & Obscenities

·       Importance of Interpreter’s speech and pronunciation

·       Strategies of paraphrasing

·       Interpreting obscenities

·       Language Lab practice

·       Downloadable resources (Module 5 PPT, Register WORD, Let’s Paraphrase PDF, Additional Practice: Fact Sheets PDF)

 

Module 6 Interpreting for Social Services (w/ Ethical Dilemmas Role Plays)

·       Understand different social services programs

·       Emergency Assistance, Sole Support Parent, EI exhausted 10 + programs studies

·       Practice consecutive interpretation

·       Practice Sight translation

·       Downloadable resources (Module 6 PPT, Frequently Used Forms 20 documents PDF, Language Lab audio, Financial Assistance)

 

Module 7 Cultural Awareness (w/ Ethical Dilemmas Role Plays)

·       Importance of cultural awareness in interpretation

·       Understand biases and case studies

·       Identify pro-judging and stereotype related cases

·       Challenges of practice of interpreter code of ethics

·       Downloadable resources (Module 7 PPT, Culture Case Studies PDF)

 

Module 8 Sight Translation + Remote Interpretation (Phone and Video)

·       Rules of Sight Translation (ST) & Over Telephone Interpretation (OPI)

·       Understand when ST is used and the challenges

·       Understand when OPI is used and the challenges

·       Role play

·       Downloadable resources (Module 8 PPT, Guidelines for Sight Translation PDF, ST Exercise 1-6 PDF, OPI Role PDF, Language Lab audio, Child Welfare)

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Workshop

• Interpreter Certificate Exam preparation

• Exam formats

• Dos & Don’ts

• How to practice

• Downloadable resources (Skills Development Workshop PPT, Information for CILISAT Candidates PDF, CILISAT Preparation Guide PDF, CILISAT Mock test audio Mandarin, CILISAT Mock test audio Cantonese)

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LINT (28 Hours)

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Module 1 Introduction to the Canadian Legal System

• understand the dynamics of the Canadian Justice System

• identify powers and realms of the Federal and Provincial Governments

• understand how courts are organized

• apply new concepts and vocabulary

• Downloadable resources (Module 1 PPT, ST Exercises 1-4 WORD)

 

Module 2 Civil Law for Interpreters

• understand and explain civil law terms

• understand and explain terms specific to family law

• accurately interpret various documents containing the newly acquired terms and concepts

• ST practice

• Downloadable resources (Module 2 PPT, Family Law Activities 1-2 WORD, ST Exercise Divorce PDF, Language Lab audio: Counselling Dave)

 

Module 3 Introduction to Criminal Law

• Understand how Criminal law works in Canada

• Explain concepts and processes specific to Criminal law

• Use correct terminology when interpreting in criminal law settings

• Consecutive interpretation & sight translation practice

• Downloadable resources (Module 3 PPT, Interpreter in Legal System Manual PDF, ST Probation Order WORD, Language Lab audio: Counseling Mary)

 

Module 4 Domestic Violence and Child Welfare

• Understand the contexts of domestic violence and child welfare

• Identify challenges and ethical dilemmas related to interpreting in these settings

• Use correct terminology while interpreting

• Apply strategies necessary to perform interpretation while observing ethical principles

• Downloadable resources (Module 4 PPT, Domestic Violence Manual PDF, Child Welfare PDF, Task and Modes of Interpreting WORD, Language Lab audio, Practice for PAR and DV video, Activities 1-4 3 PDT, 1 WORD)

 

Module 5 Violence Against Women Prevention (VWAP)

• Better understand the context of working with survivors of gender-based violence

• Overcome challenges that may inhibit a professional’s ability to provide a non-judgmental and quality service

• Use new concepts and terminology specific to this context

• Apply strategies to further their interpreting skills and to better handle ethical dilemmas

• Downloadable resources (Module 5 PPT, ST Consent Form to Obtain Evidence WORD, Language Lab audio: VWAP)

 

Module 6 Introduction to PAR (w/ PAR Role Plays)

• Revisit domestic violence

• Discuss PAR goals and objectives

• Explore ethical challenges for interpreters in PAR sessions

• Offer simultaneous interpretation practice

• Downloadable resources (Module 6 PPT, Partner Assault Response (PAR) Manual PDF, Activities 1-2 PDF and WORD, PAR documents 21 PDF, Task and Modes of Interpreting WORD, Language Lab audio: Probation and Parole)

 

Module 7 Legal Aid

• Review Legal Aid Ontario organization and its purpose and functions

• Learn the criteria of eligibility for benefits from LAO

• Learn about Specialty clinics

• Offer practice of the new concepts and vocabulary in interpretation activities

• Downloadable resources (Module 7 PPT, Building a Legal Vocabulary WORD, Activities 1-2 PDF)

 

Module 8 Immigration and Refugees

• Present an overview of Homelessness Partnership Initiative (HPI)

• Explore myths about immigrants and refugees

• Review Canadian Refugee system

• Offer practice of the new concepts and vocabulary in interpretation activities

• Downloadable resources (Module 8 PPT, Immigration and Refugee Protection PDF, Activities: 1-3 PDF including IRB interpreter role, Facts about Immigration & Refugee PDF)

 

Module 9 Simultaneous Legal Interpretation (SLI)

• Explore what Simultaneous Interpretation (SI) is and when it is practiced

• Explore challenges this mode of interpretation may face with

• Address challenges of SI

• Practice strategies and tactics to overcome challenges through practice

• Downloadable resources (Module 9 PPT, Modes of Court Interpreters, Protocol for MCIS Interpreters WORD, SLI recording exercises 1-3, Series book resources: Coping Tactics for Interpretation)

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MINT (24 Hours)

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Module 1 Introduction to Healthcare Interpretation I

• Effectively resolve ethical challenges pertaining to interpreting in a medical assignment

• Read a medical term and understand its background as a skill-building technique

• Identify and name major body parts and organs

• Offer healthcare interpretation practice

• Downloadable resources (Module 1 PPT, Body System Part 1-5 PDF, Language Lab audio: Typical Medical Conversation, Quiz 5 a,b,c)

 

Module 2 Healthcare Interpretation II

• Apply appropriate terminology pertaining to pain symptoms

• Identify the main parts of an adult’s past medical history form/interview

• Sight translate medical consent forms using appropriate terminology in target language

• Offer healthcare interpretation practice via individual skill exercises and role plays

• Downloadable resources (Module 2 PPT, Activities 1-4 PDF, Language Lab audio: Typical Medical Conversation, Quiz a,b,c)

 

Module 3 Healthcare Interpretation III

• Interpret at various types of medical assessments employing a broad range of terminology

• Utilize a variety of terms used in physiotherapy treatment

• Practice interpreting in a rehabilitation therapy interview

• Identify challenging situations in healthcare interpretation and act in accordance with the Code of Ethics

• Downloadable resources (Module 3 PPT, Activities 1 PDF and 3 WORD, Language Lab audio: Typical Medical Conversation, Quiz a, b, c)

 

Module 4 Healthcare Interpretation IV

• Review types of the major medical specializations and relevant terminology (i.e. Cardiology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Oncology, and Neurology)

• Interpret in major types of medical appointments incorporating commonly used terminology

• Deal with the variety of terms used in pertinent types of medical appointments

• Identify challenging situations during medical assignments and resolve them in accordance with the Standards of Practice

• Downloadable resources (Module 4 PPT, Basic Medical Terminology PDF, Activities 6 PDF, Quiz)

 

Module 5 Sexual Assault

• Review the definitions and context of the sexual assault, abuse, and consent

• Provide opportunities to examine personal biases and assumptions and how they may affect students’ future work with victims/survivors of sexual assault

• Offer interpretation practice using the Sexual Assault Care Centre documents and role plays

• Recognize personal bias and deal with applicable job situations in accordance with the Standards of Practice

• Downloadable resources (Module 5 PPT, Activities 2 PDF and 1 WORD, Language Lab audio: Typical Medical Conversation, Quiz)

 

Module 6 Mental Health & Vicarious Trauma

• Identify a variety of mental health disorders and their common elements

• Acquire understanding of what is involved in interpreting for a mental health patient, and how to adjust to quickly changing assignment demands

• Recognize impact of professional experiences on your emotional and physical state (vicarious trauma) and apply self-care techniques to promote interpreter’s overall health.

• Offer interpretation practice via repeat-back exercise, conference call and role plays.

• Downloadable resources (Module 6 PPT, Activities 1 PDF and 3 WORD, Additional Reading 4 PDF) 

 

Module 7 Public Health Interpretation

• Navigate through various public health programs knowing the relevant terminology and types of assignments

• Fulfil setting-specific interpretation assignments utilizing a variety of interpreting modes

• Provide ethically challenging scenarios to practice problem-solving skills within the Code of Ethics scope.

• Find solutions to challenging situations on the job and act accordingly with the applicable principles of the Code of Ethics.

• Downloadable resources (Module 7 PPT, Activities 3 PDF and 1 WORD, Language Lab audio: Typical Medical Conversation, Quiz a, b)

 

Module 8 Simultaneous Medical Interpretation (SMI)

• Introduce instances in healthcare where simultaneous interpretation is required

• Discuss challenges that may occur while interpreting simultaneously in healthcare setting

• Review coping tactics used to maintain accuracy while interpreting simultaneously

• Offer ample opportunities to hone interpreter’s simultaneous skills

• Present the post training assessment expectations

• Downloadable resources (Module 8 PPT, SMI recording 1-7, Quiz a, b)

 

 

Post Training Assessment

• Test learners’ skills when practicing interpreter’s introduction

• Test learners’ skills on interpreter’s role boundaries

• Test learners’ skills on memory retention and note taking

• Provide a final evaluation on learners’ performance

• Exam Review Docs 3 PDF, Audio: Repeating Back Practice, Exam Review Practice; Quiz on Terms & Concepts, Post Training Assessment-Video)