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Demystifying: A Rape & Sexual Assault Encounter for Medical Interpreters

April 30, 2022 @ 8:45 am - 12:00 pm

Demystifying

A Rape & Sexual Assault Encounter for Medical Interpreters

April 30, 2022
8:45 am to 12:00 pm

Online through ZOOM Platform
(Zoom link will be provided one day prior to the workshop
after successful registration and payment)

Workshop Fees

Regular Fee: $30
CE/CEU Fee: $45
Credits/Contact Hours
Accredited by CCHI’s CEAP for 3 CE hours, ID #9842
Approved for 0.3 IMIA/NBCMI CEUs with the unique Education Registry ID 22-1082

Description

This workshop will provide interpreters with an understanding of what is rape, sexual assault, victimology, violent crimes, myths, and facts. It will create a broad base of knowledge on the topics of rape and sexual assault to best prepare the interpreter to stay within the confines of their role. At the conclusion of this workshop, interpreters will recognize if they have the capacity to handle the emotional context of these encounters.

The code of ethics will be reviewed, boundaries will be discussed, national statistics on rape and sexual assault (female/male) will be presented. Interpreters will practice how to approach an LEP/Deaf victim, employ the best “mode” of interpretation, and review the many resources available for use pre, during, and post session.

Interpreters will be exposed to graphic language, visuals of areas that are most impacted during a rape/assault, an in-depth explanation of a medical forensic examination, and a video of the exam. The intent of this workshop is to demystify the encounter and reduce apprehension when interpreting in this encounter.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

  • Define the role of the interpreter in a rape or sexual assault encounter.
  • Explain how to best serve the LEP patient, while staying in the interpreter role, in a situation that is emotionally charged and has legal connotation.
  • Define best practices, preferences, and how to engage the legal aspect of the encounter, such as working with officers.
  • Describe the EMT/Ambulance impact on the patients care and the medical exam in the emergency room.
  • Explain how to serve the LEP and all those involved in the encounter/session with precision, empathy, and without ever stepping out of the interpreter role.
About the Trainer
Patricia A Alonzo is a Trilingual Interpreter. Her interpreting experience and background are working with Spanish Limited English individual and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community. With a focus on the Spanish Deaf Community. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Columbia College Chicago in American Sign Language Interpreting a Master’s in Education and is currently a doctoral candidate with a research focus on LEP health outcomes when using an interpreter. She works for AMN Language Services, formerly known as Stratus Video, and has been a Language Operations Manager and now the Hiring Manager for the Language Operations Team. Where she has the pleasure of growing the interpreting team. Her passion is bridging the gap of communication. Making sure all individuals have the power and dignity to make good healthcare decisions in their language.
Registration

Berkshire AHEC provides on-line registration for its continuing education programs. Payment can be made with all major credit cards. If you are unable to register electronically, please contact skirby@berkshireahec.org so we can assist you in registering. Please visit www.berkshireahec.org to register for this and all upcoming programs.

Certificates & Completion Requirements

ONLINE-LIVESTREAMING: Participants are expected to log in, attend the entire program, and complete/submit an evaluation. (Instructions will be provided) Upon receipt of the evaluation, certificates will be mailed within two weeks after the program to the address provided upon registration.

Refunds

Berkshire AHEC does not provide refunds after 10 full calendar days prior to the date of the program. If an individual requests a refund after that due to illness a partial credit towards a conference occurring in the same fiscal year may be issued if Berkshire AHEC is notified before the close of business the day prior to the conference. Credits for cancellation due to illness will only be issued once per fiscal year per learner.

Special Requests

If you are hearing impaired or are a person who is differently abled who requires accommodations, please contact Berkshire AHEC 15 days prior to the training.

Information

Silvana M. Kirby
Director of Medical Interpreter Training
skirby@berkshireahec.org
Berkshire AHEC
www.berkshireahec.org

This program does not qualify for NBCC credit

Details

Date:
April 30, 2022
Time:
8:45 am - 12:00 pm
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