an interpreter translates during a business meeting

Contact

Sara Juarez
Director/Instructor
White (Building 1), room 154
919-536-7200, ext. 3232
juarezs@durhamtech.edu

Interpreter (Continuing Education)

Short Term

The Community Interpreter International course prepares students for a career as a community or medical interpreter. Topics include the interpreter's role, interpreter code of ethics, standards of practice, modes of interpreting, note-taking techniques, memory development, strategic mediation, interpreting in healthcare, cultural competence, and strategic mediation practice.

Instruction is in English. Participants are matched up in language pairs. ALL language pairs are welcome. This is NOT a language course.

Self-study materials and textbooks are included. Students must be age 18 or older.

Registration for Summer 2023 closes June 9.

Suggested Paths

Short Term

(12 months or less)

Long Term

(More than 12 months)

University Transfer