[Emely Ortega]

Marjetta,
I really enjoyed your post and thought the video was such an interesting way to look at communication. I especially liked your point about the hands being like a “second mouth.” It really shows how much emotion and meaning can be expressed without speaking.

[Emely Ortega]

Hi Fiavianne! I really liked how you explained the differences between both roles in translation and interpretation , especially the part about translators having more time to research and review their work. I didn’t realize how different the two roles were before taking this course, so I can definitely relate to the misconception you mentioned.

[Emely Ortega]

Before taking this course, I honestly thought an interpreter and a translator were basically the same thing. I knew both involved helping people communicate between languages, but I didn’t realize that their roles were different. An interpreter works with spoken or signed communication and helps two or more people understand each other in real time. A translator, on the other hand, works with written information, such as documents, forms, or other written materials, and converts that information from one language into another.

One of the biggest challenges for an interpreter is having to listen, understand, and communicate the message accurately and quickly without changing the speaker’s meaning. In healthcare, this is especially important because patients may be discussing personal or sensitive information. An interpreter must remain neutral, maintain confidentiality, and communicate everything accurately. A translator usually has more time to research terminology and review their work, but they still have to make sure the written message has the same meaning as the original.

it is important to understand the difference between interpreter and translator because of the different roles, they both play knowing the difference helps ensure that the right person is being used and the information is communicated properly especially being in the medical field two are confused it could lead to a lot of misunderstanding can affect the outcome of the patients results.

[Emely Ortega]

Hi Laura! I really enjoyed reading your introduction. I currently live in Rhode Island, so it was nice to have that connection! i’m looking forward to learning with you!

[Emely Ortega]

Hi Marjetta! It was so nice getting to learn a little bit about you and your story. You’ve had such a unique and interesting journey, especially growing up in different parts of the world and being exposed to so many different cultures and languages. I’m looking forward to learning alongside you and hearing more about your experiences throughout the course. Wishing you the best as you continue balancing everything and pursuing remote work that works well for you!

[Emely Ortega]

Hello everyone! My name is Emely. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, but I have been living in Rhode Island for the past eight years. I currently live with my parents, two brothers, and my grandmother. Both of my parents were born and raised in the Dominican Republic, so Spanish has always been my primary language.

I am currently in school studying radiology, and my radiology professor recommended this medical interpreter course to me. I became interested in the course because I believe becoming a medical interpreter can be a valuable skill to have in my future career. I currently work at a chiropractor’s office as a medical assistant, where I am one of the only spanish speaking employees at my job. Because of this, I already have the opportunity to communicate with patients and help make sure they feel comfortable and understood.

Working in radiology will involve interacting with many different patients, and I believe being able to communicate effectively with spanish speaking patients will be extremely beneficial. I also want to strengthen my medical vocabulary in both English and Spanish so that I can communicate more accurately and professionally in a healthcare setting.

After I finish school, I hope to eventually move back to New York and continue building my career in healthcare. I am excited to learn more about medical interpreting and gain skills that I can use throughout my career to better serve my patients and community. I look forward to learning with everyone!

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