I11-Interpreting: Remote (OPI & VRI)
Course summary
Description In 90 minutes, open your world to a new profession as a telephone interpreter. The market is estimated at 600 million in the US plus 400 million in the rest of the world. If you speak two (or more) languages FLUENTLY, you may become a teleinterpreter. Attendees will understand what over-the-phone-interpreting (OPI) entails, as well as the skills and tools needed to develop an edge in this new profession. It is quickly replacing on-site interpreting to assist communication between doctors and patients, call centers and consumers, credit card companies and their users, insurance companies and claimants, investors and foreign partners, individuals in global social networks, and many others, including the public and government agencies - even the courts system. Target audience Translators Interpreters Fully bilingual individuals Learning objectives This course is the first step in understanding what telephone interpreting is, how it works, what the requirements are, and what may be expected of it as a source of income. It is designed for individuals who are new to the concept of teleinterpreting or agencies thinking of a new line of business. At the end of this course, attendees will be able to decide if telephone interpreting is something they would like to pursue and, if so, the next steps to prepare for this new challenge. Prerequisites Fully bilingual (in any two language pair). Program Click to expand What is Over-the-phone interpreting (OPI)? How are calls routed? OPI Modalities What is remote video interpreting (RVI) How are videocalls routed? Work at home requirements Role of the OPI and RVI Code of Ethics Standards of Practice Confidentiality Subjects to Interpret Skills needed Tools - Readiness Test Tools - Qualifications Test Tools - Self-assessment tool Tools of the Trade The Ideal Candidate RESOURCES AND TOOLS Registration and access information Click to expand Price: 29.00 USD Click on the buy button on the right to purchase your seat Participation fee includes unlimited access to the recording. How do I purchase the video? To purchase your seat at this session please click on the "buy" button. After your payment is received, your status will be changed to “registered and paid” and an invoice and receipt of payment will be sent to you for your records. How do I access the video? Once the payment is processed you will be able to watch the video here Created by Claudia Brauer View feedback | View all courses
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