Methodist University Hospital
1265 Union Ave., Memphis, TN, United States
Introduction to Physical Therapy for Medical Interpreters is a three-hour Continuing Education Presentation/Workshop. This course is designed as an introduction for the professional medical interpreter to the physical therapy profession. The participant will learn important physical therapy [...]
Methodist University Hospital
1265 Union Ave., Memphis, TN, United States
Spoken language interpreting places some unique demands on the voice that are not present during other forms of professional speaking. This session will present an overview of the importance of vocal hygiene and vocal training for professional [...]
Methodist University Hospital
1265 Union Ave., Memphis, TN, United States
Interpreting for social workers in a medical setting requires mastery of a wide range of non-medical vocabulary, and encounters can be profoundly intimate and emotional. We will discuss semantic challenges, ways to enhance social worker/LEP [...]
Methodist University Hospital
1265 Union Ave., Memphis, TN, United States
Meet and hear the newly elected TAMIT Board of Directors and committees who will discuss future plans for TAMIT. Q&A session to follow. Open to Members Only
Methodist University Hospital
1265 Union Ave., Memphis, TN, United States
Some of the most challenging aspects of interpreting are some of the ethical dilemmas we encounter. We will discuss some ideas on how to successfully navigate through these situations. We will be presented with real-life [...]
The year is going fast and summer is here! We, at TAMIT, thought it would be a great opportunity to get together to chat and have lunch together, please join us! This restaurant has delicious [...]
Methodist University Hospital
1265 Union Ave., Memphis, TN, United States
Part I: Complicated Encounters and Fatigue: Research on Measuring Interpreter Mental Fatigue (90 minutes)
Part II: Advanced Interpreter Strategies for Improving Clinical Outcomes for Patients and Enhancing Our Perceived Value as Interpreters (90 minutes