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Impact from true biz 911 emergency calls
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I always take a break after. Not all interpreters do, but it just gives me the shakes, and I feel I have to take a moment to de-escalate from the call before beginning the next one. Maybe this isn't the information you were looking for, but I have...
I agree on the linguistic skill thing. Someone where I work brought up the idea of using CDI's on a split screen system so that they can serve multiple centers from remote locations. Also, they would be ready to go at a moment's notice, whether yo...
I would say a 9. However, this is not just a question of being well versed in CPR etc. it is about rendering the message effectively which would include linguistic skill too. My CDI (team) partner would render me a 10. I have a call processing ser...
I am interested in discussing the impact of a true biz 911 emergency call with anyone that has experienced one. I am not looking for call content. I am looking to better understand the thoughts and emotions that you experienced during these emerge...
Thanks Daryl,
That would be a great help. I worked at our 911 center in Knoxville and will be able to get a few myself. I am working on a couple of ideas for this subject and will keep the group updated.
I thought I would pass along this link: http://www.nena.org/video-ip-relay-911
You will notice there is a Model Standard Operating Procedures document that is distributed to 911 centers. I can say from personal experience that they did seek input...
My comfort level is a 5. While I'm familiar with CPR, I don't have much personal or interpreting emergency experience. The ER/911 interpreting experiences I have had have been non-life threatening emergencies. Like several people have shared, I ge...
I have also not been CPR certified for quite some and would love to be re-certified in CPR and First Aid. I have done several ride alongs with EMT's, been a lifeguard for the better part of 5 years on the Pacific Coast line, Interpreted several em...
Good topic! I have been trained and have interpreted many many CPR/First Aide certification classes; but like some of you I have let mine lapse. Anyhow, when it comes to the 911 calls...I am pretty much ok confidence-wise (I would say 8.5)...altho...
I think my confidence with an emergency call currently sits at a 9. Everyday I walk in with varying confidence but overall I feel able to do the job regarding effectively interpreting the information for an emergency situation. For a true life sav...
I would say that my confidence level falls at about a 7. I have done many many hours of freelance medical interpreting. I was required to take a CPR class years ago (I wouldn't mind a refresher course). However, when a 911 call comes in I still ge...
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- How did you first learn Sign Language?
- CODA
- Which ITP did you attend?
- University of Tennessee Knoxville
- What is your favorite type of interpreting assignment?
- Technical
- Do you currently hold any certifications? If so, which ones?
- NIC
- Would you like to mentor another interpreter?
- Yes
- Would you like to be mentored by another interpreter?
- Yes
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- Knoxville
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Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 5:01pm on August 19, 2009,
Jennifer said… - I just re-read your profile...I didn't realize we were both CODAs! Wow! Cool! Hello there fellow CODA :)
- At 4:59pm on August 19, 2009,
Jennifer said…
- Hey there, how are you doing? I am doing alright in the burbs of Atlanta. I am trying to get over a 'summer cold.' Yuck :(
- At 5:18am on May 19, 2009,
Tammy Arwood said…
- Will,Good discussion question!
- At 5:19am on April 30, 2009,
Deby Torbett-Stark said… - Hey Mr. Will,
Thanks for the invite.
I' doing well, other than the girls getting over the pneumonia - nasty stuff!
I'm working with LifeLinks VRS and love it!
Hope you are doing well.
;) Deby
- At 5:01am on April 29, 2009,
Brenda Sellers said… - Hi Will, I'm doing fine! Happy to be here!
- At 5:38pm on April 27, 2009,
Daryl G Crouse said…
- Welcome! Join a group, start a group, post an upcoming event in your area, start your very own blog... share your knowledge, experience and opinion with other interpreters. Thanks for being a part of TerpLink.
- At 1:25pm on April 27, 2009,
Heather Nicole Griffis King said… - I always welcome chances to grow. :)
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