Working with a telephone interpreter is not intuitive. Most people don’t work with one as part of their every day jobs but, if you do, follow these best practices to make the experience more effective. More tips: https://lnkd.in/g4PvNEC5 #languageserviceprovider #interpreting #telephoneinterpreter #bestpractices
Certified Languages International
Telecommunications
Portland, Oregon 15,714 followers
Phone and Video Interpreting - On Demand
About us
Certified Languages International (CLI) is a language company specializing in on-demand interpreting services. With a growing list of over 230 languages, CLI is among the largest providers of its kind in the world. Our professional interpreters are skilled in industry-specific terminology and available 24/7/365.
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External link for Certified Languages International
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Portland, Oregon
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1996
- Specialties
- Telephone Interpreting, Document Translation, Video Remote Interpreting, and Telehealth
Locations
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Primary
4800 SW Macadam Ave Ste. 400
Portland, Oregon 97239, US
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4130 E. Van Buren
Phoenix, AZ 85008, US
Employees at Certified Languages International
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Need remote interpreting support from a language service provider, but unsure … what the heck to do? You’re NOT alone! Lots of folk don’t know the language industry exists let alone how to choose a provider right for them. Here’s what to look for: - Quick connection times to an interpreter - Quality of interpreters - The level of support you’ll receive - The languages they provide interpreting services for - Their reliability (do they have a business continuity plan, for example) - How long they’ve been in business - Solid references Keep these criteria in mind when you’re shopping around, and you’ll be better equipped to find a provider that meets your needs 👍 #languageserviceprovider #remoteinterpreting
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You might need a VRI (video remote interpreting) service provider if you: ✔ Participate in group meetings If multiple people join your meetings, communication with an interpreter present is easier when the interpreter can see who is talking. ✔ Work in healthcare Healthcare orgs that use VRI can stay in compliance with Section 1557 of the ACA and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. ✔ Serve deaf or hard-of-hearing customers Sometimes in-person interpreters aren’t available, and VRI is a great solution when they’re not, especially when you need someone on short notice. ✔ Serve customers in person If you speak to customers in person, being able to see the interpreter through a video call is a nice way to maintain a personal connection. If any of these scenarios fit you, VRI would benefit your business, and #MERFi is an excellent choice for your video interpreting provider! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g6zSg_jJ #VRI #videointerpreting
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If you were to ask us what languages we are seeking remote interpreters for We'd say any language But if you were to ask us on a deeper level . . . We'd still say any language BUT specifically Armenian, Cambodian, Cantonese, Cape Verde Creole, Chuukese, Dinka, Fulani, Fuzhou, Georgian, K’iche’, Karenni, Lao, Mam, Mandarin, Mien, Mixteco, Pulaar, Rohingya, and Toisanese. If you... - live in the U.S. - fluently speak English and at least one other language - have proven interpreting experience ...consider applying! For full requirements: https://lnkd.in/g5_yRxUd #interpreters #1nt
Certified Languages is hiring! Apply now.
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has proposed changes to mortgage servicing rules. Their aim is to simplify and expand procedures for helping borrowers avoid foreclosure. This includes strengthening protections for borrowers who speak a language other than English. In the preamble, CFPD outlined several proposed new language access requirements: - Mortgage servicers must provide Spanish translations of certain written communications to all borrowers. This includes: early intervention notices, notices for borrowers nearing the end of forbearance periods, and loss mitigation notices. - Upon request, servicers must make written and oral communications available in multiple languages. - Servicers must include 5 brief translated statements (other than English and Spanish) in certain written communications. These statements will notify borrowers about the availability of translations and how to request them. - If a borrower requests it, the servicer must provide translation or interpretation services for written and oral communications in languages used in marketing the mortgage loan to the borrower. Often, individuals who have a language preference other than English do not get the support they deserve when going through hardship. These rules could help individuals understand their options and get the help they need to stay in their homes. The CFPB is accepting comments on these proposed changes until September 9, 2024. Read the proposed amendments in their entirety: https://lnkd.in/gNfVBnFq #cfpb #mortgageservicing #languageaccess
CFPB Issues Proposed Rule Amending Mortgage Servicing Rules | Consumer Finance Monitor
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Medical interpreters aren't only for patients. They're for providers, too. Providers need to understand their patients well, and that means being able to communicate clearly with them. If a patient says no to working with a professional interpreter, or wants a family member to interpreter for them, the provider can still request one to be present. While it's important to respect patient preference, providers have a responsibility to provide quality care. That's why using professional interpreters when necessary is crucial — it helps providers meet these responsibilities and makes sure patients get the care they need safely. Kristin Quinlan Quinlan discusses this very topic: https://lnkd.in/gFU-6-9a #medicalinterpreters #professionalinterpreters
Why interpreters are critical for physicians, not just their LEP patients
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You’ve probably seen the acronym “TTY” before, but you might not know . . . ❓ What a TTY (teletypewriter) device is: ✔ A text communication tool that allow for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech impairments to communicate with voice callers over the phone. ❓ How it works: ✔ A call to a TTY device is placed just like a regular phone call, then the call is typically routed through a relay service, which will type out your spoken words to the TTY user and read out the TTY user’s typed responses back to you. ❓ Who can use it: ✔ Anyone! TTY devices are designed to work with standard telephone lines, so anyone with a regular telephone can call a TTY number. ❓ Who pays for it: ✔ In the U.S., relay services (including TTY) are provided for free to all users. Get the answers to more TTY FAQs here: https://lnkd.in/gHCJrYRJ #TTY #Deaf #HardofHearing
7 FAQS about Teletypewriter (TTY) Devices
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Lenders and servicers now have more options to education potential homebuyers who speak a language other than English. HUD has recently added 19 mortgage-related documents to its language access resource repository. They’re available in Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese: https://lnkd.in/gvh-S6sx Go get ’em! #mortgage #lending #realestate #translation
Translated Mortgage Documents
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Need doesn’t stop on holidays. On Christmas Eve, a hospital system contacted us in frantic need of an interpreter for Akateko (a rare Mayan language spoken in Guatemala). They were in a bind because their current vendor for interpreting services didn’t support that language, and they needed an Akateko interpreter for an appointment the next day. Our interpreter recruiters worked hard to find, vet, and credential a professional Akateko interpreter (with healthcare experience) within 24 hours. The hospital system, on Christmas Day, could confidently deliver treatment to their patient. If you’re in need of a language your current vendor doesn’t support, reach out: https://lnkd.in/gTbqTYdn We always want to help. #remoteinterpreting #healthcare #medicalinterpreting
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Bilingual pharmacists can improve patient counseling and medication adherence by communicating directly in the patient’s preferred language. However, not all bilingual pharmacists have the necessary fluency and medical terminology proficiency in language to ensure accurate communication. To mitigate risks and enhance patient safety, pharmacies should assess and validate their bilingual pharmacists’ language skills using reliable third-party assessments. Kristin Quinlan shares more: https://lnkd.in/gPb_JK9c #pharmacy #patientcare #bilingualpharmacists #languageskills
The Role of Language Proficiency Assessment in Improving Pharmacy Patient Communication
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