Loading...MONTEREY, Calif. (Oct. 27, 2014) – Monterey Language Services (MLS) today announced its first “Medical Interpreting as a Profession” seminar, to be held on November 15, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at MLS’s offices at 2600 Garden Road, Suite 130.
The seminar, which is open to all local bilingual residents interested in pursuing jobs as medical interpreters, is intended to usher local bilingual speakers into jobs in healthcare. If participants pass MLS’s exit exam, they will be issued a certificate that is accepted by regional hospitals.
According to the United States Department of Labor Statistics, employment of interpreters and translators is projected to grow 46 percent from 2012 to 2022.
“This means Spanish-speakers, and speakers of other languages such as Chinese and Arabic, can use their language skills to find full-time work,” said Mei-Ling Chen, owner of MLS and a graduate of the Monterey Institute of International Studies. “Certified training is an important step to starting a career in this growing field.”
Since 2010, Monterey Language Services has seen a steady increase in the need for professional medical interpreters, as healthcare organizations have come to prefer interpreters with certification credentials over non-certified candidates. As a leader in the field of medical interpreting locally, this training allows MLS to share its experience and in-depth knowledge with potential service providers.
The cost for the November 15th event is $60 if attending in person and $45 if attending on-line. This is the premiere of the seminar series. Please call 831-655-3460 for more information.
Download the workshop info and registration form here.
Monterey Language Services provides medical interpretation daily to hospitals in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties and is the official bilingual evaluator for the County of Monterey. MLS works with the most elite language professionals in the field of translation and interpretation. They connect with thousands of freelancers and utilize their subject expertise in offering medical, technical, and legal interpretation services. Their main services include language proficiency evaluation, training, and certification as well as software website translation & localization.
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