Resources

DSHS Interpreter / Translator Code of Conduct

Helpful links to related information and resources for self-improvement

• National Library of Medicine
• University of Washington School of Medicine
• Healthfinder.gov
• Kids Health
• Cross Cultural Health Care Program

Interpreter/Translator Training Programs

• Everett Community College: Medical Spanish Interpreter Class
• Bellevue College Translation and Interpretation Certificate Program
• Columbia Basin College: Spanish Medical Interpreter Program

Are you curious about how other certification bodies compare to DSHS LTC? Click on the link below, to see a thorough comparison.

• Medical Interpreting Certification in the United States: A Comparison

National Standards on Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services

• National Standards on Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS)

WFSE Local 1671

• WFSE Local 1671 (Interpreters United)

Work opportunities for DSHS certified and authorized interpreters and translators

Please contact the following agencies for further information:

DSHS hires interpreters and translators through contracted agencies who hold contracts with Department of Enterprise Services (DES) and the Health Care Authority (HCA).

Interpreter Service Provider for Spoken Languages

• Health Care Authority - Universal Contract
• Department of Enterprise Services Contracted Agencies (CBA)
• Department of Enterprise Services Contracted Agencies (Non-CBA)

Document Translation Service Providers

• Department of Enterprise Services Contracted Agencies