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Medical Interpreter Professional Development Training Retreat (Language neutral) May 27-June 1, 2013 40-hour training, daily 8:30-5:00 Shore Lodge Resort in McCall, Idaho Our training philosophy:  We guide you through self-assessment exercises that assist you in pinpointing your

underdeveloped interpretation skills and in elaborating your own P3 (Professional Progress Path).

 We cap enrollment at 15 to coach you in advancing toward attainable progress mile posts and tracking your development.

 We immerse you in high-energy activities that will increase and polish your interpretation skills.

 Due to the vibrant dynamics of our daily training sessions, we recognize that you will need to unwind and recharge. Retreat from the training room, and the world, to a resort that caters to your recreational and relaxation needs so that you can return to the training room and the world of work refreshed and revitalized. Whether you participate for continuing education or preparation for the next step in your interpretation career, in this course you will identify and refine your skills in a reassuring training atmosphere. These sessions will also fulfill the 40-hour training requirement to become a nationally certified medical interpreter as well as assist in preparing for the national exams. Interpreter continuing education credit approval pending.

Trainer bio: Christopher Dimmick has a passion for interpretation that is highly contagious in training sessions, which he has lead from coast to coast since 2002. He has trained over 2,500 interpreters who work in more than 40 languages. Chris holds a degree in Spanish Translation and Interpretation and has done graduate work and received instruction in small- group facilitation, learner-focused adult education, cross-cultural communication strategies, and experiential-based training of language professionals. As a Master-Level Certified Spanish Court Interpreter (Idaho, Oregon), Washington State Certified Spanish Court Interpreter, and a nationally Certified Medical Interpreter – Spanish (NBCMI), he employs unique instructional techniques targeting various learning styles and building upon each individual’s strengths.

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Medical Interpreter Professional Development Training Retreat (Language neutral) May 27-June 1, 2013

What training alumni say:

“I attended a forty-hour training given by an exclusive interpreter institute in California. I got much more out of Chris’ training and had much more fun in the process.” Interpreter

“You assimilated language-specific examples into the course and then interacted with the students about their perspectives on these examples.” Training coordinator

“I have gone to conferences, courses and trainings across the country. This one is by far the most interactive. It has helped me, and my interpreters, to see where I am and what I need to do to improve, but in a very non-threatening way.” Interpreter/Language Services Department Head

“Excellent class by a very knowledgeable instructor who obviously was thoroughly prepared. Impressive! Great tools to assist in preparing and practicing from home. Thank you!” Interpreter

“Brilliant course. The best I’ve attended so far! Hands-on, meaningful and relevant activities. Presentation materials were great, too. The instructor’s interaction with the students was engaging and yet professional and respectful.” Interpreter

“Very comprehensive yet adapted to the circumstances of new as well as experienced interpreters.” Interpreter

“Christopher Dimmick is in his element here! He did a fantastic job teaching us. GREAT suggestions and tips. Lots of nice practice. Very patient and reaffirming of all viewpoints. He kept the class moving. Excellent strategy to get everyone back from breaks on time. Masterful.” Interpreter

Medical Interpreter Professional Development Training Retreat (Language neutral) May 27-June 1, 2013 Draft Agenda May 27 May 28 May 29 May 30 May 31 June 1 8:30-5:00 8:30-5:00 8:30-5:00 8:30-5:00 8:30-5:00 8:30-5:00 Term ice- Ethics ice- Culture ice- Term ice- Ethics ice- Term ice- breaker breaker breaker breaker breaker breaker Training Medical Medical Medical Medical Medical introduction interpreter interpreter interpreter term interpreter interpreter term ethics culture collaboration Ethics collaboration collaboration collaboration collaboration

Pre-assessment Simultaneous Sight translation Consecutive Simultaneous Simultaneous skills skill blast skill blast skill blast skill blast final assessment brainstorming Morning break

Tri-modal Simultaneous Sight translation Consecutive P3 Simultaneous P3 Simultaneous P3 interpreter simulation simulation recalibration recalibration recalibration self-assessment

Interpreter Simultaneous P3 Sight translation Simultaneous Consecutive Consecutive Professional recalibration P3 recalibration skill blast skill blast final assessment Progress Path – P3 Lunch break

Identifying/prio Consecutive Consecutive Simultaneous P3 Consecutive P3 Consecutive P3 ritizing skill blast skill blast recalibration recalibration recalibration underdeveloped skills Mile-markers Consecutive Consecutive Sight translation Sight translation Sight translation for simulation simulation skill blast skill blast final assessment interpretation skills Afternoon break

P3 instructor Consecutive P3 Consecutive P3 Sight translation Sight translation Sight translation coaching recalibration recalibration P3 recalibration P3 recalibration P3 recalibration and peer review Tri-modal Tri-modal Tri-modal Tri-modal Tri-modal Mile-markers individual individual individual individual individual for future skill review skill review skill review skill review skill review professional progress Shore Lodge Resort 3 | P a g e Translation  Interpretation  Training (208) 365-2622 [email protected] 114 N Commercial Ave, Emmett, Idaho 83617 U.S.A. MDtranslation.com helping you make the language and cultural connection with your audience

Medical Interpreter Professional Development Training Retreat (Language neutral) May 27-June 1, 2013 McCall, Idaho Shore Lodge has 77 guest suites (61 of which boast lake views), offering spacious and comfortable rooms with most boasting a large private balcony or patio overlooking Payette Lake. Sleep comfortably in the king-size bed topped with comforters, down pillows and soft linens. Large bathrooms feature marble countertops, a bathtub and separate glass shower. There is ample room to relax in the fully furnished living room. Each suite has a flat screen TV, in-room refrigerator, safe, iron, ironing board and hair dryer.

As a guest of Shore Lodge, the full range of destination resort activities and recreation lies just beyond your door. From the world-class Whitetail Golf Club to the many family activities associated with our lakefront location, it’s not hard to fill up your days.

• Fine dining at The Narrows and Lake Grill • Year round outdoor pool & hot tub • The Cove, an Authentic McCall Spa • Guest play at Whitetail Club golf course • Private beach and outdoor swimming pool • McCall’s only movie theater • Marina with boat and kayak rentals • 24-hour fitness center • Kids Camp – “Camp Sharlie” • Large collection of books in lodge library • Brand new fleet of cruiser bikes for the family • Brundage Mountain complimentary shuttle

Medical Interpreter Professional Development Training Retreat (Language neutral) May 27-June 1, 2013 Shore Lodge Resort McCall, Idaho Why choose this training retreat? Just compare: Training event Cost per Total Hands-on Hotel charges Paradise training training professional hour hours development with feedback Medical $12.50 per 40 Yes $99/night Yes, see Interpreter training hours *Government rate page 4! Professional hour *deeply-discounted Includes Development group rate meals & Training *11% and $12 resort Retreat resort fee apply activities National $17.40 per 24 No $295 per night N/A conference training hours ($162 per night hour over government rate) National $14.00 per 24 No $199 per night ($47 N/A conference training hours per night over hour government rate) College/University $23.75 - 40+ Yes Varies, depending N/A programs $125 hours on the area Training $13.00 40+ Ideally, but not Varies, depending N/A programs $27.00 hours the norm on the area

Medical Interpreter Professional Development Training Retreat (Language neutral) May 27-June 1, 2013 40-hour training, daily 8:30-5:00 Shore Lodge Resort McCall, Idaho Training Retreat Application – Part 1 Please type responses below and email as an attachment to [email protected] Type “Training Retreat Application” in the email subject line. Training applicant name Mailing address Email address Phone number Language background What languages do you speak? How did you acquire your first language skills?

How did you acquire your second language skills?

What is your educational background? (K-12, undergraduate, graduate, when, where)

Interpretation background What is your interpretation background? (certification, experience, fields, yearly continuing education)

What interpretation skills do you feel are your strongest?

What interpretation skills would you like to refine more?

What skills would you like to acquire in this training?

How do you think other interpreters in the training may help you in your progress?

How do you think the instructor may help you in your progress?

What terms in English have you found nearly impossible to interpret due to lack of an equivalency?

Training Retreat Application – Part 2 Sight translation recordings Take five minutes to review the paragraph below in English. Do NOT translate it now. 1. Dial (208) 477-1875. 2. Record a voice mail with your name, phone number, and McCall Training Retreat. 3. In the same message record a sight translation of the English paragraph on page into your other language

English paragraph to be sight translated into foreign language “Shin splints, also called tibial stress syndrome, cause dull, aching pain in the front of the lower leg. Some people feel it only during exercise; others, when they've stopped exercising. Sometimes, the pain is constant. Depending on the exact cause, the pain may be located along either side of the shinbone or in the muscles. The area may be painful to the touch. Swollen muscles can sometimes irritate the nerves in the feet, causing them to feel weak or numb.”

Training retreat registration Check one: Training per person early registration received by March 15, 2013 (Subject to availability) $500 Training per person registration received by April 1, 2013 (Subject to availability) $600 Training per person late registration received after April 1, 2013 (Subject to availability) $650 Receive a $50 rebate off your training retreat registration when you refer another interpreter who applies for this training retreat and is accepted. Type the name of the other training applicant you referred:

Shore Lodge Resort registration

Lodge Suite (Hurry! Rates only guaranteed through April 1, 2013!) $99/night Check-in Check-out 8 nights x $99 Suite $12 per night resort fee Lodging tax 11% Resort Total 5/25/13 6/2/13 per night $792.00 $96 $97.68 985.68 Will you require complimentary shuttle transportation from the Boise Airport provided by MDtranslation: __Yes __No

If sharing a suite with another training participant, type their name:

Check Debit Credit Check Visa MasterCard Discover American Express one: one: Card #: Expiration date: Security code: Card holder name: Card billing address: If you would like to give us your payment information via telephone, dial (208) 477-1875. Record a voice mail with your name, phone number, McCall Training Retreat, credit/debit, type of card, card number, expiration date, security code, card holder name, and card billing address. Payment authorization By typing my name below, I fully understand that should this training retreat application by accepted, the above- mentioned card shall be automatically charged the non-refundable grand total listed above. Card holder electronic signature Date Should training retreat enrollment be full when registration is received, no charges will be made to your credit card. Are you interested in being placed on the alternate list for this training or on a waiting list for future training retreats? Alternate for this training retreat Waiting list for future training retreats: Please type responses and email this application as an attachment to [email protected] Type “Training Retreat Application” in the email subject line.

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