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Bridging the Gap Interpreter Training
Monday, February 20, 2012  -  Friday, February 24, 2012
Seattle, WA

Bridging the Gap Training of Trainers Institute
Monday, March 19, 2012  -  Friday, March 23, 2012

Cultural Competency Training of Trainers Institute
Monday, March 26, 2012  -  Friday, March 30, 2012
Seattle, WA

In the news...

Ira SenGupta Selected for the Disparities Solutions Center's Executive Leadership Program
Ira is one of 34 individuals selected for the 2011-2012 Disparities Leadership Program, which seeks practical strategies to eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in health care.
, 04/01/2011

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Resource Guides

These resource guides have been compiled by the Northwest Resource Center.  They contain pertinent, up-to-date, core information.  Since the range of materials available to researchers interested in these topics is so broad, we have identified key websites, organizations, listservs, and other information sources that offer the best information to users who are new to these topics or who have deep experience within these fields.


Cultural Competence
Interacting effectively and openly with people of different cultures.

Glossary of Terms
Commonly-used terms and their definitions. In PDF format.


Health Disparities
Research and resources that address the differences in health quality and access associated with patient race, ethnicity, income, education, and place of residence.

Language Access
Materials related to interpreter training and resources, as well as medical and health care materials in other languages.


Medical Interpreter Services
Information on interpreter and translator services and training. This includes standards of practice, ethics, competency testing, and role definition.

What is CLAS?
Links to the CLAS standards, Joint Commission resources, journals, and listservs.


Can You Read Me?  Our New Blog!
A new resource exploring the rich discussion of culture in popular literature. We'll regularly be posting reviews, links, and discussions.  Join us in the discussion by making suggestions, comments, and posts of your own!

 

 

 



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