TERP TALK COVID-19 VACCINE REGISTRATION FOR MEDICAL INTERPRETERS - Affordable Language Services
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WEEK OF JANUARY 18, 2021, ISSUE 229
TERP TALK
The Weekly Newsletter for Affordable
Language Services Interpreters
IN THIS ISSUE:
COVID-19 VACCINE
COVID-19 Vaccine REGISTRATION FOR
Registration; - 1
MEDICAL INTERPRETERS
Interpreting News and
The City of Cincinnati is offering the opportunity for
Reminders - 2
- Interpreter Spotlight medical interpreters that work in the Cincinnati city limits
- COVID-19 Vaccine to register for COVID-19 vaccination.
Video FAQ Series
- 2021 Payment Calendar If you're interested in registering, please click here
- 1099 Forms Processed
to register as a Tier 1A Contractor.
Continuing
In order to complete the registration, you will be asked a
Education- 3 series of questions, such as your personal contact
- ALS Opening information, occupation, etc. If you would like to see a
- CEU Opportunities step-by-step guide on how to register, please click here.
ASL Corner -4
Please note: it is imperative that you provide proof that
- White House to use you are a medical interpreter. Here are some of the
ASL interpreters documents that you can bring with you to the vaccine
- CEU Opportunities appointment:
Your ALS medical interpreter badge
CONNECT WITH US ON The essential contractor letter (click here)
SOCIAL MEDIA! If applicable, your certified medical interpreter
@affordablelanguageservices
certificate
@affordablelanguageservices
If you have any questions regarding this process, please call
513-745-0888.
Affordable Language Services
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WEEK OF JANUARY 18, 2021, ISSUE 229
INTERPRETING NEWS AND REMINDERS
INTERPRETER SPOTLIGHT
MOUSSA BA
Affordable Language Services would like to thank Moussa for his
professionalism while at an appointment. The facility called ALS to inform
them of his friendly and cordial behavior towards medical staff and patient.
The doctors and staff note that they enjoyed and appreciated his
assistance.
Thank you for all that you do!
NEW 2021 1099 FORMS
PAYMENT ARE READY
CALENDAR Tax season is about to begin! The ALS
Accounting Department has processed
1099 forms for all independent
contractors. As of today, all interpreters
should have already received their
email forms; paper forms should be
Affordable Language Services' arriving sometime this week, if they
2021 pay period calendar is now have not yet already arrived. If you have
available! Please click here to view. any questions, please contact DJ Hogg
at accounting@affordablelanguages.com .
COVID-19 VACCINE FAQS
Check out this video series
developed by the CDC, Department
of Health and Human Services, and
the National Institute of Allergy and
Infectious Diseases, meant for health
care workers regarding the new
COVID-19 vaccine. Some topics they discuss include vaccine safety, cost, side
effects and more. Click here to watch the video series.
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ALS INTERNAL EMPLOYMENT OPENING
Affordable Language Services is looking for a new face to join our
Accounting Department as an Accounting Assistant. Some of the
responsibilities include:
Invoicing
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Analytical Reporting
Team Interface
If you know someone who you think would be a good fit for the team,
please encourage them to apply by clicking here.
CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
COVID-19 IMMUNIZATION: MYTHS, FACTS, AND
FUTURE IMPLICATIONS
Hosted by MING (Medical Interpreter Network of Georgia), this free webinar will
provide a general overview of "the history of immunizations, the mRNA
technology, and the development of the Covid-19 immunization. We will delve
into some of the myths, present the facts, and discuss future implications.
Purposely, we will spend more time answering your questions than presenting
material. So please come prepared." The presenter is Dr. Orlin Márquez, who is a
board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and a nationally certified medical
interpreter through IMIA.
Date and time: 1/27/20 at 6pm EST
Click here for more details and to register!
CoreCHI Study Guide
Do you speak a language that does not offer a language-specific path to
becoming certified? The Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
(CCHI) offers a knowledge based certification in English for interpreters who
would like to test their critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and cultural
responsiveness skills.
Click here to view the CoreCHI study guide
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ASL CORNER
WHITE HOUSE TO USE ASL
INTERPRETERS
The White House announced on Monday, January 25, 2021, that an
ASL interpreter will be included at every regular press brief "as
part of this administration's accessibility and inclusion efforts."
This announcement was provided by the White House press
secretary, Jen Psaki, in combination with an ASL interpreter,
identified as "Heather," who was live-streamed with Ms. Psaki. If
you missed the live version of this notification, it can be viewed on
the White House's social media accounts.
To read the full article, please click here.
CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
3 EASY WAYS TO TAKE CHARGE OF
YOUR TAXES AS A FREELANCE
INTERPRETER
Date: Recorded webinar through RID
CEUs Offered: 0.1 General Studies CEUs
Because free-lance interpreting is such a unique field, one can understand
that questions arise during tax filing season. This workshop teaches
participants 3 practical strategies to organize for this year's taxes and to
prepare for tax seasons in the future. Participants will also learn more
about recordkeeping apps and how to save and pay for quarterly
estimated taxes.
Click here to read the workshop overview and to register.
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