Medical Interpreting Training Program (MITP) for the UK based interpreters

Cleveland Clinic London is happy to announce the launch of the Medical Interpreting Training Program (MITP) for interpreters based in the UK who are aiming to develop their skills in the medical interpreting field.

The full program consists of eight sessions over two months; once a week from 9:30-16:30 . The participants have the choice of either attending individual sessions as CPDs or to register for the whole eight session course with the exam at the last session to obtain a certificate of MITP. Please note only participants who attended all seven sessions and took exam (session 8) for completing MITP will receive a certificate.

Our partners in this course are the National Register for Public Service Interpreting (NRPSI), the London Metropolitan University (LMU) and the Association of Interpreters and Translators (AIT).

By registering for this event you are registering for the following session:

Session 2: Code of Conduct for Medical Interpreters - Cultural Awareness

Summary of the session

Interpreters’ role is not just linguistic; it is also about fostering empathy, advocacy, and cultural sensitivity. As medical interpreters, ethical conduct is paramount. During this second session we will emphasize the importance of maintaining confidentiality, impartiality, and professionalism. Our goal is to equip you with a solid understanding of the industry’s ethical standards, ensuring you provide accurate and unbiased interpreting services. We will also have many dilemmas to tackle that would enrich your experience. We will also go into cultural awareness as part of our role as cultural brokers. You may be interested in attending first part on Code of Professional conduct which will be held on Monday, 6 May.

About the Speakers:

Bayan Abughaida

Has an MA in Conference Interpreting (LMU), MA in Interpreting & Translation (Durham University), MA in IT for Management, DPSI (English Law), and a Certificate in Bridging the Gap for Medical Interpreters & Medical Terminologies and Body Systems (USA). She is Leading a team of interpreters at Cleveland Clinic London, an Associate Lecturer at London Metropolitan University, and a Researcher and Project Consultant. Bayan has over 10 years interpreting experience in London.

Sham Rahme: is the Senior Medical Interpreter at CCL. She has an MA in Translation, a BA in English literature, a DPSI (English Law), and CNWL Medical Interpreting qualification. She has been working in private hospitals in London for the last 10 years and a member of NRPSI.

Host or Publisher Association of Interpreters and Translators (AIT)