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NEW DATE for Children's Mercy hospital's in-person workshop for #medical #interpreters: "Interpreting for Pediatric Cardiology" is now Sat, Dec 6, from 9-1 in #kansascity.

Approved for 4 @cchicertify.bsky.social CEUs

Register here: tinyurl.com/dax2xttc

#1nt #ContinuingEducation
Interpreting for Pediatric Cardiology (Live Class) - Taught by Alicia Ponte - Children's Mercy Continuing Medical Education - Continuing Education (CE)
Children's Mercy Continuing Medical Education, Interpreting for Pediatric Cardiology (Live Class) - Taught by Alicia Ponte, 12/6/2025 9:00:00 AM - 12/6/2025 1:00:00 PM,
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November 11, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Don't miss this #ContinuingEducation opportunity!

IITA webinar performance-based National Certification for Healthcare Interpreters (presented in English) will be held on Wed, Nov. 12th at 7:00-8:30pm (Central).

Register at iitanet.org/webinar before Nov. 8th.

#Medical #interpreter #1nt
Iowa Interpreters and Translators Association
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November 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Great opportunity to earn 4 CEUs from @cchicertify.bsky.social by attending @childrensmercy.org hospital's workshop for #medical #interpreters on Sat, Nov. 15, from 9-1 in #KansasCity.

childrensmercy.cloud-cme.com/course/cours...

For more info, contact prspacek@cmh.edu

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Interpreting for Pediatric Cardiology (Live Class) - Children's Mercy Continuing Medical Education - Continuing Education (CE)
Children's Mercy Continuing Medical Education, Interpreting for Pediatric Cardiology (Live Class), 11/15/2025 9:00:00 AM - 11/15/2025 1:00:00 PM,
childrensmercy.cloud-cme.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Children's Mercy hospital in Kansas City is hiring a full-time Spanish medical interpreter!
#Spanish #interpreter #1nt #KC #hiring #languagecareers

jobs-childrensmercykc.icims.com/jobs/34723/2...
Careers - Children's Mercy
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October 30, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Congratulations to our own MICATA board treasurer @jasonjolley71.bsky.social on a successful presentation at #ATA66! We had great MICATA presence in #Boston this weekend!
October 27, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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#ATA66 is only a week away! @atanet.org's foremost annual event for professional #translators and #interpreters is a fantastic way to invest in your language service business.

Will we see you in Boston? Or will you be catching the livestreamed sessions?

Let us know in the comments!
October 15, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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The latest article that just dropped on the @atanet.org Savvy Newcomer blog is chock-full of helpful advice for newcomers to the profession!

Independent Contracting from A to Z: Everything Translators & Interpreters Need to Know www.atanet.org/starting-you...
Independent Contracting from A to Z: Everything Translators & Interpreters Need to Know - American Translators Association (ATA)
Starting your career as a freelance translator or interpreter is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. Beyond your linguistic skills, you’re stepping into the world of independent contracting: ...
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October 9, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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Congratulations to our new board members who have stepped up to lead MICATA for another year!

These volunteers work to continue providing our members valuable benefits such as:
▪️ our annual conference
▪️ webinars for continuing education
▪️ industry news and info
▪️ networking opportunities
October 6, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Happy International Translation Day from your friends at MICATA!

Today we celebrate #translators and #interpreters
doing the important work of bringing people together by overcoming language barriers while honoring the multilingual and multicultural world we live in!

#LanguageProfessionals
September 30, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Attention MICATA members: join us on October 5 to meet your new MICATA officers, chat with fellow translators and interpreters, and enjoy some great food with us!

Can't wait to see you there! Don't forget to RSVP :-)
September 26, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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A huge thank you to our presenter Lorena Pike and everyone
who attended our webinar last night about identifying indigenous language speakers!

If you attended, what was the most helpful thing you learned?

#1nt #spanish #interpreters #indigenouspeoples #professionaldevelopment #latinamerica
September 17, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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Happening tomorrow, September 16, 2025!

Don't miss this one! Register now at micata.org/event/sept20...
September 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Register now for this workshop for #Spanish language #interpreters about how to identify indigenous language speakers.

Live attendees earn 2 CEU hours from @atanet.org and the Missouri Office of State Courts.

Held in #Spanish on Sept. 16, 2025 from 6-8pm CT
Register at micata.org/event/sept20...
August 26, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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A huge thank you to Christina Green and everyone who made yesterday's webinar a huge success!

If you attended, what did you learn about recent AI legislation and how professional #translators and #interpreters can advocate for our crucial role and prepare for the future?
August 22, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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Don't miss this crucial webinar on Thurs., Aug. 21!

It's FREE and open to all language professionals seeking to UNDERSTAND the legislative currents, ADVOCATE for their crucial role, and PREPARE for a future where human expertise and AI capabilities increasingly intersect.

#1nt #t9n @atanet.org
August 19, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Knowledge is power!
Don't miss this FREE webinar next Thurs, Aug. 21, featuring @atanet.org director Christina Green.

It's the perfect opportunity to get educated about recent legislation around AI and its impacts on #professional #translators and #interpreters.
FREE and open to all!
August 14, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Join us on August 21, 2025 for this FREE webinar discussing recent legislation and its impacts on professional #translators and #interpreters, presented by @atanet.org director Christina Green.

Open to all, no registration required. More info at micata.org/event/webinar/
August 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Join us on September 16 for a webinar with Lorena Pike on identifying Latin American indigenous language speakers whose first language may not be Spanish.
-for court #interpreters
-presented in #Spanish
-live event approved for 2 CEUs
-registration now open at micata.org/event/sept20...
July 16, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Don't miss the NAETISL West Regional Chapter Conference on Aug. 2!
This is a great opportunity for professional development, including a practice session for interpreters!!
July 1, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Are you a translation or interpreting student or recent graduate interested in attending #ATA66? Apply for this first-time attendee scholarship by June 30!

www.afti.org
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June 27, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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The @atanet.org pushes back against proposed legislation that would replace trained interpreters with risky AI "solutions." 😬
"But AI only makes false promises that will end up being much more expensive."

Think AI Should Replace Interpreters? Think Again. www.atanet.org/advocacy-out...
Think AI Should Replace Interpreters? Think Again. - American Translators Association (ATA)
While there has been massive hype about AI's ability to interpret from one language to another, AI interpreting data spells danger.
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June 26, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Register for #ATA66 before Aug. 12 for early bird and first-time attendee discounts.

Get ready to network, develop your skills (150+ educational sessions!), and get inspired at the industry's biggest conference of the year!

Will we see you in Boston on Oct. 22-25?

www.atanet.org/ata66/regist...
Registration - ATA 66th Annual Conference (ATA66)
Celebrate your profession at ATA66! Experience the generous and supportive community created by dedicated translators and interpreters.
www.atanet.org
June 24, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Wisconsin AB 292 would allow courts to permit the use of AI in civil, criminal, and certain municipal proceedings. 😬

Join Dr. Bill Rivers THIS EVENING, June 17, for more information.

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Zoom link: us02web.zoom.us/j/8801907403...
June 17, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Romani or Romanian? In the latest MICATA blog post, certified Spanish court interpreter Tirzah Riddle relates a shocking and unfortunate anecdote and provides some guidance for how to handle a similar situation.

How would you handle something like this?

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Romani or Romanian? Sticky Situation... - MICATA
What Would You Do? There are multiple families in the courtroom dressed in traditional garb. Most of them have long hair. The women are wearing…
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June 11, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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St. Luke's Health System in Boise, ID is HIRING 🙂 for a Spanish Medical Interpreter/Translator!

Apply today: https://careers-slhs.icims.com/jobs/83138/healthcare-interpreter-spanish/job
June 3, 2025 at 1:58 PM