Alabama

En Español, Birmingham, Alabama

Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama
Leader : Katie Crenshaw, J.D., M.S.Ed
Cooper Green Hospital
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Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama

Healthcare Interpreters Training Certificate Program (HIT)
Samford After Sundown


Samford After Sundown, a non-credit, continuing education unit within Metro College at Samford University, offers a collection of professional and personal development opportunities to the Birmingham metropolitan community on campus at Samford University, online and on-site at area businesses. Samford After Sundown's Healthcare Interpreter Training Certificate Program is the first program in the Southeast designed to train bilingual and bicultural students to develop the knowledge, skills, abilities and awareness for effective language interpretation in healthcare settings. Through academic preparation, practical skills training and service in local healthcare facilities, candidates will gain: a) an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a healthcare interpreter; b) basic knowledge of common medical conditions, treatments and procedures; c) insight into language and cultural nuances of Latino communities; and d) interpreting skills in English and Spanish. Upon completion of coursework and field experiences, candidates will earn a certificate of completion and continuing education units.

Leader : Katie Crenshaw, J.D., M.S.Ed.

Director, Samford After Sundown
As Director of the Samford After Sundown program in Metro College at Samford University, Katie is responsible for planning, administering and coordinating all professional and personal development courses offered to the Birmingham community through this continuing education unit.

Cooper Green Hospital

The Cooper Green Hospital will contribute to the establishment of the program by supporting staff participation providing staff time for training and by serving as an internship site for the program.

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The Healthcare Interpreter Training (HIT) certificate program is the first program in the Southeast designed to train bilingual and bicultural students to develop the awareness, knowledge and skills necessary for effective language interpretation in health care settings. The curriculum of the Healthcare Interpreter Training Certificate Program is currently being established in nine colleges across the country. Upon completion of coursework and a field internship, students receive a certificate in healthcare interpretation. The HIT program’s mission is to improve the quality and quantity of interpreters eligible to work in the health care setting.

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