| Health Care Related Language Service Programs in Virginia |
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| Name of Agency/Organization | Service(s) Provided |
| Statewide/Multiple Locations |
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Interpretation in the Case of a Public Health Emergency
| If you are willing to be called on to serve as a volunteer interpreter in the event of a public health emergency, please fill out the linked information and return it to Fatima Sharif, CLAS Act Coordinator. |
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Medical Interpretation Training Grants Program
| The Program will pay for the cost of tuition for qualified bilingual persons to take an approved course in medical interpretation. For the 40 credit hours of tuition paid on their behalf, an applicant must agree to participate in 40 hours of community service as an interpreter through an authorized interpreter service program AND/OR an authorized healthcare safety net provider site. |
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Spanish Academy & Cultural Institute
| Awaken the Spanish Within Medical Spanish Course - Audio Programs, Traditional Classes, and Immersion WeekendsTranslation Services |
| Northwestern Virginia |
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Blue Ridge Area Health Education Center
| Community Health Interpreter ServicesInterpreter Proficiency TestingBridging the Gap Medical Interpreter Course |
| Northern Virginia |
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Northern Virginia Area Health Education Center
| Interpreter ServicesTranslation Services Language Proficiency TestingInterpreting in Health and community Settings, 40 hr. Medical Interpreting course
Intpreting in Community Settings, 24 hr. Community Interpreting CourseCommunicating Through Interpreters: Understanding Roles and PreparingforEmergencies Workshop
Health Care Interpreting Course"How to Communicate Effectively
Through an Interpreter Workshop"
"Health Care Beyond Words and Barriers, A Provider Education Webinar Series"
Train the Trainer: Interpreting in Health and Community Setting (pdf)
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Northern Virginia Community College
| Spanish for Health Professionals Course |
| Eastern Virginia |
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Community Medical Interpretation Services, Based out of Child Development Resources
| Community Health Interpreter Services Interpreter Proficiency TestingInterpreting in Health and Community Settings CourseInterpreter Services Loan Repayment Program |
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Thomas Nelson Community College
| Spanish for Health Professionals I CourseSpanish for Health Professionals II Course |
| Central Virginia |
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Commonwealth Catholic Charities Interpreter Services
| Interpreter ServicesTranslation ServicesInterpreter Proficiency TestingInterpreting in Health & Community Settings Course
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Office for Language and Cultural Competence, VCU World Studies
| VCU World Studies faculty experts provide timely, targeted and relevant training in language, culture and religion in a variety of settings and formats designed to meet specific needs.Trainings are available on:
Cultural Competence,
Global/Area Studies,
Language Instruction,
Religious Diversity, and
Translation & Interpreting. |
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