Enhance Your Interpreting Skills with Affordable & Self-Paced Online Trainings
Gain access to accredited trainings for interpreters in a variety of topics like medical ethics, remote interpreting, and stress management. Courses are affordable and perfect for earning your continuing education credits.
Learn from a CoreCHI™ certified interpreter trainer with a curated selection of e-learning courses.
Each training is expertly crafted by Eliana Lobo, a renowned leader in the field of language access and healthcare interpreting, ensuring content that is both informative and practical.
From mastering video remote interpreting to navigating ethical dilemmas in medical settings, our courses cover a wide range of topics to meet your professional development needs.
Course Categories
Dive into our specialized training categories, each designed to advance your interpreting expertise and professional development.
Video Remote
Interpreting
(VRI)
Performance
Enhancement
Healthcare &
Medical
Interpreting
Educator &
Trainer
Resources
Stress
Management
Collaboration &
Organizational
Compliance
Meet the Trainer
Eliana Lobo, a CoreCHI™ certified Portuguese healthcare interpreter, is a distinguished leader in language access professional training. With Master’s degrees from Brown University and a storied career spanning roles from a Medical Interpreter at RI Hospital to National Director of Interpreter Quality for InDemand.
Eliana has extensive experience in the field, having worked as Trainer & Supervisor for Harborview Medical Center’s Interpreter Services and Director of Multicultural Programs and Services for IEO (Interpreter Education Online).
Currently, she is the Director of Lobo Language Access in Tacoma, WA, consulting on language access plans, DEI, and interpreter training curricula.
An adjunct professor of healthcare interpreting and a frequent speaker at healthcare interpreter conferences, Eliana has been the voice-host for NCIHC’s “Home for Trainers” webinar series, producing over 50 training webinars since 2014.
She is the current President of the National Council on Interpreting in Healthcare and chairs the Standards and Training Committee.
Explore the many trainings available, shaped by her expertise in healthcare interpreting, her dedication to teaching, and her innovative contributions to national webinars and interpreter education standards.
Featured Trainings
"What You Need to Succeed as a Video Remote Interpreter: Tips and Tools to Enhance Performance" is an essential elearning course for interpreters looking to excel in the rapidly growing field of Video Remote Interpreting (VRI). This comprehensive training demystifies the ins and outs of VRI, clarifying what it is—and isn't—and addressing common connectivity issues. It offers practical guidance on assessing your performance and selecting the right technical equipment and tools to ensure high-quality interpreting services.
Additionally, the course covers vital aspects such as ergonomics, appropriate background settings, and how to set up your workstation effectively to minimize fatigue and enhance productivity. You'll also discover valuable support group resources to connect with peers and professionals in the field. By the end of this course, you'll have a solid foundation in VRI best practices, equipped with the knowledge to create an optimal work environment and leverage technology for superior interpreting performance.
1.5 Continuing Education Hours
"Push Your Performance" is designed to elevate your interpreting skills to the next level by harnessing the power of your brain and emotions. This course offers a deep dive into the cognitive processes and emotional responses that impact interpreting, from understanding the role of the amygdala and vagus nerve to employing mindfulness and controlled breathing for better focus and attention.
Learn how to sharpen your listening, memory, and speed, crucial skills for any interpreter. Additionally, the training provides tools for self-assessment, helping you identify and work on your most common error types through targeted exercises and drills. This comprehensive approach ensures you not only enhance your interpreting performance but also manage the stress and demands of the job with greater resilience and mindfulness.
3.0 Continuing Education Hours
"Working with Interpreters: Language Access Plans that Work" is an essential elearning training designed to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of your interpreted communications. This course will empower you with the skills to identify the multifaceted roles of interpreters, structure interpreted encounters strategically, and adopt best practices while avoiding common pitfalls. Additionally, it guides you on where to seek cultural consultation, ensuring your communications are not only accurate but also
culturally sensitive. Expect to leave with a comprehensive understanding of how to navigate and optimize interpreted interactions in any setting.
1.5 Continuing Education Hours
How It Works
Follow these simple steps to enhance your interpreting skills and earn CE credits. Check back regularly for new and updated trainings as we continually expand our offerings.
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Purchase & Receive Your Training
Browse our courses, add your selections to the cart, and complete your purchase. A PDF of each training will be immediately emailed to you.
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Learn at Your Own Pace
Take the self-paced training on your schedule. You can start and stop as needed, allowing you to fit the learning around your busy life.
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Submit for CE Credits
Upon completion, log into your CCHI Learning Builder platform, enter the training details, and submit.
CCHI will verify with Eliana, and you'll be notified when your CE credits are added to your account.