Spring Online Conference: Two Workshops - Medical/Legal & Free Expert Panel with Full Day Registration
Instructor Led CEUs
Presenters: Gustavo Negrete & Greg Birchfield
Expert Panel at Noon: TBD
Time: Saturday, April 20, 8:45am - 4pm, 1 hour lunch break & Speakers Panel
Place: Online - Zoom
Spend the day learning and sharpening your skills from the comfort of your home. Both workshops will be given remotely via zoom for participants from all over the country. We will have an expert panel during lunch!
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
“Interpreting for 911: Trauma Assessment and Equipment”
Presented by Gustavo Negrete
3 CEU Hours, Instructor-Led, Language Neutral:
Medical: IMIA/NBCMI, CEAP, OHA
Courts: CA, CO, KY, NM, NV, NC, OH, OR, PA, TX
Translators: ATA
Language neutral
This course was specifically designed for interpreters and translators in the field that find themselves interpreting for first responders as they administer aid to a trauma victim, on the witness stand, or translating documents pertaining to such cases. This course provides all the tools required to interpret the language used by first responders. It discusses the fundamental concepts of the trauma assessment, EMS protocols, equipment, and potential for malpractice; all from an interpreter's perspective.
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
“Expert Testimony 2”
Presented by Greg Birchfield,
3 CEU Hours, Instructor-Led, Language Neutral:
Medical: NBCMI, CCHI
Courts: CA
Greg Birchfield is a retired Cal Fire Captain. He was a first responder for 30 years. He's an EMT and a certified first aid and CPR instructor. He has been a presenter for interpreters for 20 years. The presenter will discuss the steps taken to a first responder call whether it's a medical call or a crime scene. He will also discuss testimony and vocabulary used. He will also train students in Stop the Bleed in an emergency.
- AAPTI Members: $50 per workshop or $100 full day
- Non-AAPTI: $70 per workshop or $140 full day
* Note: Day-of registration may not be available, depending on demand for this workshop, so make sure to register early!
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