Basic Competencies in Working with interpreters

The following key topics are covered:

About interpreters

• Roles and competencies
• Interpreting modes
• Interpreting services

Language assessment

• Considerations
• When to use an interpreter
• How to assess the need for an interpreter

Guidelines

• Pre-briefing the interpreter
• Structuring the session with clients
• Structuring the session with all parties
• Debriefing the interpreter

 Interpreting issues

• Common interpreting issues
• Addressing interpreting issues
• In practice exercises

At the end of the module, you should be able to:

• understand more about roles, competencies and services delivered by interpreters
• know when, and when not to engage an interpreter
• conduct a pre-brief, and a debrief with an interpreter
• know how to structure a session with an interpreter and a client
• recognise and address common interpreting issues in a session.

This programme is recommended for the mental health and addiction workforce working in hospitals, specialist services, primary care, and non-governmental organisations.