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Introduction Physical Therapy Medical Interpreters

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 [...]

Interpreting for Social Workers: What Medical Interpreters Need to Know

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 [...]

Annual General Membership Meeting

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

Round Table on Interpreters’ Ethics

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 [...]

Educational Workshops

Methodist University Hospital 1265 Union Ave., Memphis, TN, United States

Morning Workshop: Double Trouble 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Understanding How Communication Disorders and Limited English Proficiency Affect Access to Healthcare, Legal, and Social Services Presenter: Jonathan Rogers M.A., CCC-SLP, Speech Pathologist, Certified Court Interpreter Cost: Members $30/ Non-members $40 Approved IMIA/NBCMI - 0.2 CEUs; AOC - 2.5G CEUs; CCHI -2 CEUs ***************************************************** 12:30 - Break & Light lunch served ***************************************************** Afternoon Workshop: Note Taking for Interpreters 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Presenter: Marvyn Tipps, PhD, Federally Certified--ATA Certified--CMI, CHI Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Cost: Members $40/Non-members $50 Approved AOC - 3 FL(foreign lang.) CEUs; IMIA - 0.3 CEU’s Member discount - both workshops: $60.00 PLEASE RSVP BY APRIL 11TH TO:

Social Event for TAMIT Members

Casablanca Restaurant 7609 Poplar Pike, Germantown, TN

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 [...]

Fatigue and Encounter Complexity Workshop

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

$45 – $60