Cindy Roat

Practical solutions for language access…


…because communication is the heart of health care.

Healthcare Interpreting in Small Bites

50 Nourishing Selections from the Pacific Interpreters Newsletter, 2002-2010

By Cynthia E. Roat, MPH

This book teaches about the world of healthcare interpreters in a way that is educational, understandable and fun! This compendium of articles, written over the past eight years for Pacific Interpreters’ monthly newsletter, covers both basic interpreting skills and many of the sticky issues that working interpreters face daily. Whether you are an interpreter, a trainer of interpreters or an administrator of interpreter services, this book will make you laugh, nod your head, and think hard about the important work you do.

Courses
Upcoming/Latest
NCIHC National Congress on Language Access in Health Care

Description Join interpreters and trainers, healthcare administrators and providers, advocates and organizers from all over the country at this 2-day gathering focused on language access in healthcare. Date September 26-28, 2025 Location Little Rock, AR Hosted by The National Council on Interpreting in Health Care Registration NCIHC

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Ethics Jeopardy! 2.0

Description Ethics has never been so much fun! This two-hour class uses the format of the game show “Jeopardy!” to meet your one-credit ethics requirement for DSHS as well as to get you thinking about how the DSHS Code of Conduct applies to real-life situations. Join veteran interpreter trainer Cindy Roat for a fun and […]

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Interpreting for Prenatal Genetics

Description This 7-hour interactive online workshop (limited to 30 participants) will prepare interpreters to provide services in prenatal genetics. Developed by veteran interpreter trainer Cindy Roat with a team of prenatal genetic counselors, this workshop introduces basic concepts in genetics and addresses the role of the genetic counselor, common prenatal genetic tests, and the most […]

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Asynchronous
Interpreting for Oral Health

One to two-hour classes on dental hygiene, dental restorations, denture services, oral surgery, and interpreting challenges in dentistry.

1-2 hrs
Interpreting for Prenatal Genetic Counseling

A rigorous introduction to key concepts in human genetics, covering the work of prenatal genetic counselors, and the interpreting challenges that often come up in this setting. This course includes a lot of technical vocabulary as well as useful interpreting practice.

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Advanced Guide to Diabetes

This 10-hour Certificate of Attendance online course will help interpreters with advanced skills expand their knowledge in the world of diabetes care. An initial narrated PowerPoint will introduce the anatomy and physiology of the human endocrine system; the nature of type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes, symptoms, tests and treatments for the disease, as well as an introduction to the various health professionals who provide care to diabetic patients.

10 hrs