Generative AI can be a great tool for interpreters, and making the most of it starts with understanding its capabilities. In this session, we will explore actual use cases and strategies to turn AI into a powerful assistant that can be used while preparing for an assignment, interpreting, and reflecting on our performance. The rapid advancement of AI technology has opened new possibilities for language professionals. For interpreters, AI tools can streamline terminology research, provide real-time support, and even assist with post-assignment debriefing. However, leveraging AI effectively requires a nuanced understanding of its strengths and limitations. This session will provide interpreters with practical insights into how AI-powered tools, such as large language models and speech-to-text applications, can be integrated into their workflow. Through real-world examples, participants will gain a deeper understanding of AI’s role in interpretation. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to enhance their professional practice by incorporating AI into their interpreting routine. From creating comprehensive glossaries and analyzing documents during preparation, to utilizing AI for real-time support and post-assignment analysis, participants will discover how these tools can elevate their performance.
Pending CEUs: 1 CCHI CE hour, 0.1 IMIA/NBCMI CEU, 1 ATA CEP and 0.1 RID CEU*. Certificates will be issued only to those viewing the live webinar. Certificate download instructions will be emailed to attendees 24 hours after the webinar has taken place.
No, CCC is an organization dedicated solely to interpreter and cultural competence training. Our mission is language access. However, we do provide graduates of The Community Interpreter® with a list of nearby language companies and public organizations that employ interpreters. We also occasionally send out job postings to our program graduates and/or e-newsletter subscribers at the request of other organizations.
Cross-Cultural Communications is the leading international training agency in the U.S. devoted to community interpreting, educational interpreting, healthcare interpreting and cultural competence. It is also the only organization that licenses community interpreters across the U.S. and in other countries. We regularly train bilingual staff as well as contract interpreters. We also provide training and consulting services to private companies, non-profits and government agencies. Our programs are grounded in a mixture of theory and practical, hands-on activities.
The Community Interpreter® International, or TCII, is a 40-hour certificate training program for interpreters who are just starting out or those experienced interpreters who are looking for a recognized qualification. Subjects covered include the interpreting code of ethics and standards of practice in order to give participants a solid grounding in the profession. This is complemented by practical, hands-on activities such as role-plays and interactive group discussions. The program fulfills the 40-hour training requirements considered by many (certifying bodies employers and industry associations) to be the minimum needed to entire the field.
At the moment, a combination of two CCC programs fulfills this requirement: Medical Terminology for Interpreters (7.5 hours) and The Community Interpreter® International. Since TCII is open to all community interpreters and the subject matter covers education and social services as well as medical interpreting, at the end of each TCII session any participant who is seeking medical interpreter certification will be given a letter from CCC, stating the number of hours that can be counted towards this requirement. Typically 34-36 hours count towards the 40 hour requirement.
Yes, although the CE credits offered for each program will vary according to course length and content. Our programs are currently approved for continuing education credits by the following organizations:
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