Training – Language Interpretation And Translation Solutions ` (2024)

The 40-hour Healthcare Interpreter Training by M&N was simply superb. The course content, the organization of each class and the quality of instruction went far above and beyond my expectations. The variety of materials studied (medical terminology, anatomy, code of ethics and standards of profession) as well as extensive practice of consecutive interpreting and sight translation provided me with a solid background as I am preparing for the certification exam. Definitely money and time well-spent.

I am the kind of person that always likes to help others and enjoy learning new things in life. M&N Language Services has given me the opportunity to build on my interpreting skills because of the quality and well-organized program that they offer. The most positive aspect for me personally was the chance to be enriched with knowledge of the medical terminology, human anatomy, and code of ethics. I have learned so much on how the whole process works. M&N Language Services has been very supportive and helpful to me and helped build the confidence I need to be a better interpreter. I am very thankful to Kenton and Ben for this great class.

A few months ago I thought I was a good interpreter, but being a student in the M&N Healthcare Interpreter Program gave me the knowledge that I was definitely missing. I completed all the classes and feel more prepared for what’s next as I continue my career as a medical interpreter. I want to thank my wonderful teachers Kenton Myers and Ben Tuanama for kindly taking the time to put this amazing program together – by far one of the best investments I’ve made!.Really fantastic service, delivery quick and well packaged safely.
Highly recommend

This program was the best investment I’ve made. I learned more about the profession, and I can now take my passion for helping others and break down language barriers. It opened so many doors for me, and I’m excited to hone my skills even further. We learned so much medical terminology and even more about human anatomy. We also dedicated a lot of time to learning about the role of the interpreter, the code of ethics, and the standards of the profession. Kenton and Ben were great teachers; they challenged us to perform better and gave us the confidence when we didn’t believe in ourselves. We practiced all methods of interpretation, and I feel much more prepared going into the future. 10/10 would recommend, so don’t be a fool and take this course..

I very much enjoyed being in the 40-hour Healthcare Interpreter Class. I learned so many things every single class. From new anatomy systems, to code of ethics, practice, and everything in between. I owe all of my acquired knowledge to Kenton and Benjamin – so much experience to learn from. Being randomly called on to interpret or practice was good because you’re put on the spot. The slides, handouts, teaching methods were all great. 10/10 would recommend. I do wish we could have practiced simultaneous interpreting, because although it’s not always used in the medical setting (so I’ve heard), it would still be a skill set that would be good to practice in front of people that have experience. But overall, an excellent program – so good, in fact, that I wish I could retake it. Great work Mr. Kenton and Dr. Benjamin, as well. You two make a good team

The 40- Hour Healthcare Interpreter Training is a MUST. I know that there are many online classes that you can take but nothing beats an in-person language focused training. We learned so much, not only about the medical field and interpretation (in which Mr. Myers and Dr. Tuanama broke down for us and expanded as much as possible in our limited time frame), but we also learned from other students’ techniques and challenges. Everyone has their own skills and limitations, but the teachers helped us to fill the gaps and challenged us to reach our best. Thank you. I will take it again and again.

“Knowledge and Practice”This 40-hr training vindicates the profession of the medical interpreter.Mr. Kenton Myers is the personification of professionalism and Dr. Ben Tuanama is of knowledge and teaching skills.– Powerpoint slides.– Role-play (provider-patient-interpreter in different medical settings).– Extensive practice of all the types of interpretation (I personally think this was the best of all, because I realized where do I need to work and I think by the end of the program all the students improved 100%).– Shadowing opportunities.– Vocabulary.Those are some of the many highlights of this program. I would recommend it to anyone that wants to become a professional interpreter, it will help to build a solid career based on a strong foundation of knowledge and practice.

As a double major in nursing and Spanish, I value opportunities that allow me to strengthen both of my academic interests simultaneously; M&N Language Service’s HIT program gave me that opportunity. Working with qualified course instructors like Kenton and Ben stretched my abilities in a way that left me confident in my ability to conduct myself in bilingual medical settings. Their class guided students through each body system, not only teaching us the specific and complex vocabulary and physiology necessary to understand health care professionals, but ways to relay the same medical information in a lower register to ensure maximum patient comprehension. I can assuredly say that M&N’s HIT program has already made a difference in my medical career – during my first clinical rotation as a nursing student, I performed a routine pre-appointment workup entirely in Spanish for a patient who spoke limited English. As I began speaking in Spanish and utilizing the vocabulary and communication skills I had learned in class, I could visibly see the patient relax and start to participate more intently in the workup. There is power in understanding and being understood in your own language, especially in a potentially overwhelming field such as medicine – if you are passionate about pursuing a career in medicine and facilitating clear communication for Spanish-speaking patients, this class is for you!!

M&N Language Services’ 40 hour program is an absolutely fantastic investment in yourself. The dedication that the instructors Kenton and Ben show during the classes gives all of the students motivation to improve our interpreting skills. Challenging, interesting, and fun are the first three words that come to mind when thinking of my time during the 40 hour program. I completely recommend this program to anyone who is serious about becoming a certified interpreter after the program, anyone who wants to work as a medical interpreter, or anyone who just wants to sharpen their Spanish medical interpreter skills. Time and money well invested with M&N Language Services!

In this 40 hour program I was able to access further information on what it truly is to interpret for patients in hospitals. Kenton Myers is a great instructor. He made sure everyone understood the subject that was being discussed and really put forward the effort to make sure all questions were answered. He did a good job on giving examples of strengths and weaknesses and what is expected of a interpreter. Also, it is a great class to strengthen medical terminology and gives great opportunities to practice and get real life experience. Would recommend for anyone who is starting on a blank slate and is interested in interpreting for the first time!

Training was quick and efficient. Every moment was utilized and maximized to ensure optimum bang for your buck.
Teachers were fun and engaging.
Doing the drills, performing sight translation and practicing interpreting in front of the class was really helpful. I liked the instant feedback.
Hearing from reputable sources which words or phrases to use is a must. There is a lot of faulty information on the web and I value being able to ask someone what and how to say certain things – especially in context of different cultures.
There aren’t a lot of mentors in professional spaces anymore. It’s incredible to know I have three people I can call on for help or guidance as I continue to develop as an interpreter.
Overall, I feel like I am in a significantly better position than someone who has not received any formal training. I honestly don’t know how there are people in the field that have not received any sense of formal training. Everything we learned from the legal standpoint to the terminology is super important, and I am extremely thankful I was able to participate in the program. Thank you for all you have done to help us on our way. It was well worth the money, and I would definitely recommend anyone considering the field to take the class and learn the in’s and out’s of the profession from some of the best.

Wonderful workshop. I was having my doubts about continuing on this journey of becoming a Trilingual Interpreter but after this workshop I’m motivated to continue on this journey. Look forward to your next workshop.

Effective dynamic between Mr. Reed & Mr. Myers. Modelling of professionalism reinforced for me what is appropriate comportment; practice sessions MOST effective. Well thought out..evidence of MUCHA colaboración. Psychologically I didn’t feel like an “outsider” by not being a native speaker of Spanish…you both provide much hope for possibilities. TSID conference would like you guys to present (TX Society of INterp for the Deaf ) Zoom Summer Conference.

Darren and Kenton created a safe space for me to do an “evaluation” of the current status of my trilingual skills, which happen to be rusty. I have never classified myself as a trilingual interpreter as the opportunities to function in that capacity have become few and far between, especially since moving to South Carolina seventeen years ago. As a certified sign language interpreter, I appreciated that both presenters had the experience and the ability to articulate the spoken language interpreter perspective. I am definitely motivated to enhance my skill set even as I contemplate where, how and even if I want to be a part of the trilingual interpreting landscape.

This was amazing – thank you both so much! I’ve taken spoken language (for Spanish) workshops before but this was eye-opening and I learned a lot. I know the work I have cut out for me and I’m super motivated (and super nervous haha)! Please do more workshops – I’ve been talking this up to everyone. I know it’s a ton of work for you both but you’ve done a huge service for all of us! Mil gracias! Saludos y abrazos, Sarika

Enjoyed this workshop so much! I have been doing so many lately because of the convenience of doing them from home. I find myself bored often-This was not the case today-I was fully engaged and the time flew! Darren and Kenton were charismatic hosts full of knowledge and tips.

I really appreciated the housekeeping set up that it would be a safe and supportive space. Both of the presenters had a lot of fun and positive energy which made the workshop really engaging. It was great to have practice with other trilingual interpreters. I’d love more practice in a supportive environment.

The presenters knowledge of the science behind all of this is impressive. Keep bringing that into the workshops you do. The recaps during the workshop were helpful in reinforcing learning. I like that spoken language interpreters were included. We need more of that cross-pollination. Lastly, it is refreshing to see interpreters of color present on something other than PPO. Of course, learning from BIPOC presenters on various aspects of PPO and how they play out in our work and lives is key to our understanding of the subject. It just gets tiring to see BIPOC experts in our field consistently pigeonholed rather than recognizing the wealth of knowledge about interpreting and language they possess. Thank you for making these two hours on a Saturday morning well worth the time! (definitely part two, please!)

More please!! Darren and Kenton you are awesome!! Wonderful teamwork!! Thanks for sharing today and providing tools to help me in my work!! Job well done!!

Thank you for hosting this workshop. Very informative! ITP student here and will apply this in my present, and future to enhance my skills.

Thank you! A helpful and encouraging space. I felt especially as a BIPOC I was never doubting the intentions of the other participants or facilitators when it came to their feedback. The safe/brave space allowed for transparency and honesty. Going through this made me realize I'm ready to proceed with taking the performance portion of the CASLI

Great program! Allowed me to actually see where some of my weaknesses are and different ways I can practice to improve.

The presenters both motivate me take responsability to grow professionally.

I loved how interactive the presenters were and the way they incorporated the chat into the presentation. I'm looking forward to part 2!