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Application may be found in the file sections of
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TERPINFO/ or
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ALMHI/



5th Annual Mental Health Interpreter Institute

2007



The Interpreter Institute is:



• A 40 - hour course designed to provide a sound basis for
interpreters to work effectively in mental health settings as part of a
professional team. It includes lectures, demonstrations, exercises, evaluation
and discussion to develop knowledge, skills and resources to ensure that
services are linguistically and culturally appropriate.



• It will include introductions to:

 Medical and mental health systems and culture,

 Sources of communication breakdown associated with mental
illness and treatment,

 Interpreters' roles, tools, and resources,

 Severe language dysfluency and Visual - Gestural Communication,

 Psychiatric emergencies,

 Support groups and Community Mental Health Services, and

 Demand-Control Theory applied to mental health interpreting.



Presenters include: Bob Pollard, Robyn Dean, Roger Williams, Steve Hamerdinger,
Charlene Crump et. al.



WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Candidates for the Alabama Mental Health Interpreter Training (MHIT) Interpreter
Institute are selected based on a screening process that ranks the suitability
of registrants for available vacancies based on the following categories; Formal
education, interpreting certification/licensure, interpreting experience,
involvement in the mental health community, involvement in the language
community, continuing education, and residency. This training meets the
pre-practicum training requirement of interpreters working towards certification
as a Qualified Mental Health Interpreter according to Alabama State Code
580-3-24.



COST OF TRAINING:

In-State: $50 Out of State: $100 Interpreter Institute Alumni—Contact us
for special rates. Cost is for the full training and includes the text Mental
Health Interpreting: A Mentored Curriculum by Bob Pollard.



The Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation is an Approved
RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This Professional Studies
program is offered for 4.0 CEUs at the "some" Content Knowledge Level. The
Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation is approved as a
provider of continuing education in Nursing by the Alabama Board of Nursing,
ABNP0150, Expiration Date: July 5, 2009; is an approved provider of continuing
education for Social Workers in the State of Alabama through the Alabama State
Board of Social Work Examiners; is recognized by the National Board for
Certified Counselors (NBCC) to offer continuing education for National Certified
Counselors. We adhere to NBCC Continuing Education Guidelines; is approved by
the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for
psychologists. The Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This program is
offered for 40 contact hours for Psychologists, Social Workers, and Counselors.
This program is offered for 48 contact hours for Nurses.



CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS:

You do not have to be nationally certified to take the training. It is
competitively based, however, which could impact an individual's acceptance into
the program. Individuals who are Deaf, especially those working in the mental
health field or who work as CDI's are encouraged to apply. Alumni of the program
are welcome to attend. We reserve the right to cancel training if minimum class
size is not obtained. In the event of cancellation, all fees will be refunded.
No voice Interpreting will be provided.

MHIT INTERPRETER INSTITUTE APPLICATION

You may submit the information in alternative formats.

Name

Address

City State Zip

Telephone: Voice 0 TTY 0

( ) Fax ( )

Pager ( ) Mobile Phone ( )

Email Add’l Info





EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Use additional sheets if necessary

FORMAL EDUCATION, including any professional training or degrees you have
received:



INTERPRETING CERTIFICATION AND/OR LICENSURE:



INTERPRETING EXPERIENCE indicating whether full or part time:



INVOLVEMENT IN THE MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY AND/OR LANGUAGE COMMUNITY (Include
memberships in Mental Health Organizations, Interpreting organizations,
Deaf-related organizations etc.):



CONTINUING EDUCATION including workshops, conferences and seminars you have
attended within the past twenty four months relating to Interpreting Mental
Health (include dates and sponsors):



ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:



Will you require ADA-mandated accommodations?

Specify accommodations needed



REGISTRATION FEE

Cost for participants who reside or work within the state of Alabama - $50

Cost for out of state participants - $100

ADMHMR Staff and MHIT Alumni – contact ODS for registration cost.



Check should be written to AL-ASLTA

Completed application and check should be returned to:

Office of Deaf Services

P.O Box 301410, Montgomery, AL 36130

Telephone: 334-353-4703 (Voice) 334-353-4701 (TTY) Fax: 334-242-3025

Email: joyce.carvana@...









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