As the population of the United States continues to grow and diversify, the need to communicate to in multiple languages becomes more and more of a necessity. There are approximately 5 million students in US schools with limited English language skills that affect their education. Besides being a federal requirement, there are many benefits and options when it comes to interpreter services for students.

Hey there everyone! It’s me Terpii, and I’m back to report on some more of my global adventures! 

Welcome to our “Basic Breakdown” series where we share all our insider knowledge on the types of language services and solutions possible for a variety of industries. Our goal is to help alleviate confusion between the many options offered by LSC’s to help arm you with the knowledge YOU need to make the best decisions for your organization.

You may be wondering:

• Why should I become a certified medical interpreter?
• Is a 40-hour medical interpreter training really necessary?

We're here to answer with a resounding YES.

Here's why:

We’ve heard it time and time again. It’s the most classic business dilemma:

We need to lower costs!

Yet, as management pressures you to cut costs, it seems that volume continues to increase. And of course, you can never sacrifice quality.

Like we said: Dilemma. Right?

If you’re an attorney or a paralegal in Massachusetts and have never or rarely used a certified court interpreter, you may appreciate some guidance on the role of certified court interpreters and how to best work with court interpreters.

If you're reading this, you must be preparing to implement a language access policy at your hospital or health system.

Hey Everyone!

In today’s global marketplace, technology has given rise to the diversification of non-core business activities becoming common practice across multiple industries. But the resulting success of the competitive edge this trend fosters requires top-notch language solutions to smash the barriers cross-communications and global expansion presents.

Have you ever received a job application or a business email filled with typos or terrible grammar?

Did you want to do business with the author of those typos or find it easy to take them seriously?

Probably not.

We at iTi have been serving hospital and health systems across the Northeast and the nation for over 30 years. From family practices to eye doctors to mental health hospitals to multi-state healthcare systems, we've seen, done, and heard it all!

So:

We decided to make a list of the most frequently asked questions we hear from receptionists, nurses, doctors, patient relations departments, and hospital executives.