Court Interpreter Ethics and Skill Building Workshop

This 2-day workshop is a requirement in the process to become a Certified Court Interpreter for the State of Tennessee. It also serves as a thorough introduction to the profession for anyone interested in a career as a professional interpreter. After completing the workshop, students will have the necessary tools and resources to initiate/continue the official Registration and Certification process administered by the Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC).
Topics covered during the workshop include:
<> The process for becoming a Certified Court Interpreter
<> Overview of the Tennessee Court system
<> Ethical foundations and standards of professional practice
<> Modes of interpretation
<> Exercises for improving memory and recall
<> Techniques for note-taking in consecutive interpretation