Welcome - International Institute of Akron, Inc (IIA)

International Institute of Akron
207 East Tallmadge Avenue
Akron Ohio 44310-3298
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Tel: 330-376-5106
Fax: 330-376-0133

Tuesday April 29th, 2025

Interpreter Training Program

2013 Schedule of Classes

2. Interpreter Orientation to the Profession - summer dates - TBD

A 12-hour introductory course for beginner interpreters, with the focus on healthcare interpreting.

Agenda

Day 1: Interpreter’s Role and Code of Ethics

8:30 – 8:50	Registration
8:50 – 9:15	1. Introductions
9:15 – 10:15	2. Role of the Interpreter in different settings
10:15 – 10:45	3. Rules of Interpreting
10:45 – 11:00	Break
11:00 – 12:00	4. “American” Common Sense. Health Care Culture in the U.S.
12:00 - 12:30	Lunch
12:30 – 1:00	5. Interpreter’s Codes of Ethics: Court
1:00 – 2:00	5. Interpreter’s Codes of Ethics: Healthcare
2:00 – 2:30	6. Applying the Healthcare Interpreter Code of Ethics: Critical Thinking. Problem Solving.
2:30 – 2:45	Break
2:45 – 3:15	6. Applying the Healthcare Interpreter Code of Ethics: Critical Thinking. Problem Solving.
3:15 – 3:45	7. Setting Boundaries with the non-English speaking consumer
3:45 – 4:15	8. Assertive Communication with the Provider
4:15 – 4:30	Self-assessment, Conclusion

Day 2: Interpreting Skills (Healthcare)

8:30 – 9:00	Recap of Day 1
9:00 – 9:30	1. Modes of Interpreting
9:30 – 10:45	2. Simultaneous Interpreting Skills (Eng>TL)
10:45 – 11:00	Break
11:00 – 12:00	2. Simultaneous Interpreting Skills (TL>Eng)
12:00 – 12:30	Lunch
12:30 – 2:15	3. Consecutive Interpreting Skills
2:15 – 2:45	4. Learning New Terminology
2:45 – 3:00	Break
3:00 – 4:00	5. Sight Translation Skills (Eng>TL)
4:00 – 4:30	Self-assessment, Professional Development, Conclusion

All classes are from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm EST, with a boxed lunch served at 12:00 pm. Classes are held at the International Institute, 207 E. Tallmadge Ave., Akron, 44310, in Room 21.

To download Registration Form click here.

Registration Dates

Registration form must be received by 4:00 pm EST on April 5, 2013. Seats are limited. Registration will be closed as soon as all seats are filled. You will receive confirmation that your registration was accepted by April 9.

Registration Fee

Registration fee for this 12-hour course is $100 (total for 2 days). You must attend both days to receive a certificate of attendance. Registration includes materials, a boxed lunch and refreshments. The fee will be collected on April 11 at the registration desk. Payment methods are by cash, check or money order. Sorry, no credit/debit card or PayPal are accepted for this training.

Please mail, email or fax your registration to this address:

Attn: Natalya Mytareva
International Institute of Akron
207 E. Tallmadge Ave.
Akron, OH 44310

Email: natalya.mytareva@iiakron.org

Fax: 330-247-9441

To read more about the BITS Program, click here

To get directions to the International Institute of Akron, see Google map

Information about Hotels near the IIA:

Radisson Hotel
Country Inn & Suites By Carslon Cuyahoga Falls
Sheraton Suites

For more information about the Interpreter Training Program contact:

Ms. Natalya Mytareva
Communications Program Director
E-mail: natalya.mytareva@iiakron.org
Phone: 330-376-5106, Ext. 29; Fax: 330-247-9441
Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST