Medical Interpreting in the Age of COVID-19 Virtual Workshop

This workshop will prepare medical interpreters to work in medical settings while remaining safe and avoiding infection exposure. It will also facilitate a professional discussion on emerging best practices for interpreters during the COVID-19 pandemic. Concepts taught during this session include: infectious diseases, PPE (personal protection equipment), contact precautions, droplet precaution, airborne precautions, specific information about COVID-19 protocols and what to do before/after medical assignments to reduce the risk of infection.

Presenters:

Heather Brown, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA

Anna McDuffie, BS, CI, CT, SC:L, NIC

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