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Job Opening at CCHCP!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 - Thursday, September 30, 2010
The Cross Cultural Health Care Program (CCHCP) is seeking a Community Outreach and Communications Coordinator.
Seattle, WA
2010 IMIA International Conference on Medical Interpreting
Friday, September 3, 2010 - Sunday, September 5, 2010
Boston, MA
National Conference on Quality Health Care for Culturally Diverse Populations
Monday, October 18, 2010 - Thursday, October 21, 2010
Baltimore, Maryland
Second Annual Trainers' Symposium
Friday, June 10, 2011
9:00 am
- 5:30 pm
Las Vegas, NV
to be announced
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CCHCP presents at the WSSDVS Annual Conference
On June 16, 2010 Nimisha Ghosh Roy provided a two hour training, “Preparing a Culturally Competent Volunteer Corp” at the annual conference of the Washington State Society of Directors of Volunteer Services. Held in Ellensburg, WA, this conference was attended by directors of volunteer services from hospitals across the state of Washington.
CCHCP, 07/26/2010 CCHCP provides the opening keynote at the WithinReach Cultural Competency Retreat
On July 13, 2010 Nimisha Ghosh Roy presented the opening keynote presentation entitled “The Road Map to Cultural Competency: Navigating the Cultural Competency Journey” at the WithinReach Cultural Competency Retreat. The retreat was held at the Fremont Baptist Church in Seattle, WA and was attended by approximately 25 staff members.
CCHCP, 07/26/2010 Environmental Justice Trainings Completed
Rose Long completed 6 trainings on environmental justice for all 70 staff members of the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) in January, 2010. These trainings were the first of two phases of a 6-month project driven by the Agency's ten-year strategic plan. The project strengthens Puget Sound Clean Air Agency's underlying goal of equal access by environmental justice impacted communities through equal representation and meaningful participation. The project with CCHCP was initiated by then PSCAA Executive Director, Dennis McClaren, who has been appointed by President Obama as Regional Director for Region X of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in early February. Interim Director James Nolan is continuing the implementation of phase 2 of this project which is ongoing.
rml, 04/23/2010 CCHCP at the International Medical Interpreter Association (IMIA) Conference
Ira SenGupta and Rose Long presented at the recently concluded 2009 Annual Conference of the International Medical Interpreters Association (IMIA) on Sunday, Oct 11 in Boston, MA. Ms. SenGupta spoke on Language Access' Role in Recruitment and Retention in Cancer Clinical Trials.
Rose Long presented on Language Access and its Role in Environmental Justice.
, 10/12/2009 2009 Symposium of the National Association of Social Workers, Iowa Chapter
Ira SenGupta presented the keynote speech -From Cultural Bump to Cultural Congruence: Enhancing Cultural Competence in Health and Human Services- at the recently concluded 2009 Symposium of the National Association of Social Workers, Iowa Chapter in Des Moines. The theme of the annual symposium was -Growth, Change, and Competency in a Culturally Diverse World. About 300 social workers attended the meeting ON April 17, 2009 ably coordinated by Kelli Soyer, Executive Director of NASW, Iowa Chapter.
CCHCP, 06/01/2009 CCHCP Presented at National WIC Association's 26th Annual Conference
Ira SenGupta, Executive Director, recently presented on Cultural Competency and Working Effectively with Interpreters at the 26th Annual Conference of the National WIC Association in Nashville, Tennessee. A rich diversity of people access WIC (Women, Infant and Children) services bringing with them worldviews and approaches to diet and nutrition, pregnancy, breastfeeding, alcohol and drug use, family planning, and healthcare that may be different from the WIC staff who serve them. More than 900 WIC staff and administrators attended the conference on May 24 to 27 at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville.
CCHCP, 06/17/2009 Bridging the Gap Training at the Alaska Immigration Justice Project
On March 9 to 13, 2009, Rose Long, Director of the Bridging the Gap (BTG) Interpreter Training Program at CCHCP, presented the week-long training to 23 participants. The class was a very diverse group, languages represented were Laotian, Yup'ik, Spanish, Tagalog, Arabic, Korean, Nuer, Russian, Hmong, Vietnamese, Bosnian-Serbian-Croatian, Portuguese, and Mandarin. In 2007, the Municipality of Anchorage awarded the Mayor's Community & Non-profit Organization Diversity Award to AIJP. AIJP is dedicated to protecting the human rights of all Alaskans by providing comprehensive immigration legal services and language interpreter services throughout Alaska.
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Current Events and Initiatives... CULTURAL COMPETENCY TRAINING OF TRAINERS INSTITUTE
October 4-8, 2010 Seattle, WA
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Designed to build the internal training capacity of health and human service organizations, this Training of Trainers Institute provides an intensive 5-day course for organizations to meet mandates and recommendations for culturally and linguistically appropriate services. Work with our expert trainer and professional colleagues from around the country to develop and deliver quality staff and provider cultural competency education programs focused on patient-centered care and meeting Joint Commission and NCQA standards.
BRIDGING THE GAP INTERPRETER TRAINING (40 hours)
October 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2010 in Seattle, WA (5 Saturdays in October) Space is limited Register NOW! Email: bridgingthegap@xculture.org or call Ishani at 206.860.0329 for a registration form or for more information. Our interactive training methodology allows individuals to learn through role playing, exercises and other types of activities that help you learn with the aid of our experts and your peers. Since 1995, The Cross Cultural Health Care Program and its licensed agencies have trained over 10,000 interpreters worldwide. Through the years, the Bridging the Gap training program has been updated and refined to provide the most relevant information and effective training methods to new and experienced medical and social services interpreters. Bridging the Gap is an internationally-recognized medical interpreter training program that is regarded as the leading program within the U.S. healthcare community. Often used as a prerequisite for employment, Bridging the Gap is a smart investment in your professional development and career as a medical interpreter. 4700 42nd Ave SW, Suite 580 Seattle, WA 98116 At the Junction in West Seattle Dates: October 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2010 (5 Saturdays) Time: 9 am to 5 pm ****************** *NEW * Bridging the Gap—An Interactive Textbook for Medical Interpreters published in January 2010 accompanies the 40-hour training plus a Medical Glossary and a Guide to Common Medications
If you are an individual looking for a Bridging the Gap (BTG) Interpreter training, please view our list of Licensed Agencies - Level 2 in your area. Contact either the Cross Cultural Health Care Program or any of our Level 2 licensed agencies for further training information. Please note that enrolling indiscriminately in a BTG training offered by an organization whose license is not current or whose license is not recognized by CCHCP may impact your eligibility to become a BTG trainer or your ability to receive a valid training. For more information, please contact us at bridgingthegap@xculture.org or (206) 860 0329. Click here for more information.
State of Utah's Medical Language Interpreter Act Passed The Medical Language Interpreter Act was passed as a state law in Utah in May, 2009. Effective immediately, the State of Utah - Department of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) will issue certification to Medical Interpreters who meet all qualifications in the laws and rules. The training/examination program DOPL has selected to use as meeting one of the requirements for licensure is the Bridging the Gap interpreter training offered, licensed and copyrighted by the Cross Cultural Health Care Program. --- Please visit the State of Utah’s website with more information on the law and rules at: http://www.dopl.utah.gov/licensing/medical_language_interpreter.html .
Bridging the Gap Interpreter Training featured in The Medical Interpreter Video Project
Medical Interpretation: Professional Development and Integration into the Health Care Team Ira SenGupta, Executive Director of CCHCP, delivered the keynote address: "Medical Interpretation: Professional Development and Integration into the Health Care Team" at the recently concluded Medical Interpreter Conference in Indianapolis, IN (June16, 2009). The conference was supported by St. Vincent Hospital and Health Care Center, Inc. together with its community partners, the Indiana Minority Health Coalition, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, Immigrant Welcome Center, among others. Reginald Lillie is St. Vincent Hospital and Health Care Center, Inc.'s Program Facilitator for Rural and Urban Access to Health (RUAH).  L to R: Toshiko-sensei, Ira SenGupta-sensei, Kevin-kun (Photo by: Kevin Cole)
"Attending the conference opened my eyes to a new and exciting potential career opportunity and was a great chance to network with professionals inside the field. The highlight of my day at the conference was the ability to talk directly with the keynote speaker about the BTG program." - Kevin Cole, Student at Kanji Camp Japanese Studies Program Click here to read full article by Kevin Cole
 New! Advanced Cultural Competency Training Workshops
A new series of advanced training workshops has been developed by the Cross Cultural Health Care Program. Designed to be taught in an 8-hour format, the trainings focus on strategies to end health disparities and on achieving health equity for medically-underserved communities. Each of the advanced trainings is presented with short background information and learning objectives.
A variety of interactive instructional methods will be utilized to deliver the content. Relevant case scenarios will assist in skills building. The recommended strategies will enhance effective cross cultural communications and the creation and sustaining of effective personal and professional partnerships for health, social and human services. Please see the Cultural Competency Training portion of our website for more information or email Ira SenGupta to request more information.
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Interpreter training materials
"Communicating Effectively Through an Interpreter" DVD
Bilingual medical glossaries in 21 languages including:
Spanish, English, Arabic,
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Who we are:A training and consulting organization supported by a wide array of multilingual publications available for purchase through our online store. Our key initiatives are: Cultural Competency Training and Consulting Bridging the Gap Medical Interpreter Training Program Research and Information Services through the Northwest Resource Center on CLAS and Health Disparities We enhance the abilities of health professionals to provide culturally competent and linguistically appropriate care. |
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