Listening, processing, deciding and self-correcting at lightning speed are your superpowers. Sharpen them in this interactive 3‑hour workshop, and see how CCHI’s ETOE™ exam measures them.
Thursday, Dec 3, 2026
6:00-9:15 pm ET
ONLINE via Zoom meeting
FEE $45
Presented By
Amanda David, MA
BEi: Ill, Medical & Master • RID Cl/CT • CoreCHI-PTM (ASL Proficiency)
You’ll leave able to
- Identify the cognitive skills behind accurate healthcare interpreting: memory, shadowing, paraphrasing
- Use mental warm-ups to boost focus, retention and real-time self-correction
- Demonstrate your readiness with mock ETOE™ exercises in medical paraphrasing and shadowing
Agenda
| 6:00 | Part I: Cognitive Skills |
| 7:15 | 15-minute break |
| 7:30 | Part II: Assessing Cognitive Skills in a Monolingual Format |
Bring: a notepad and a recording device
Open to interpreters of all languages
Presenter: Amanda M. David has been a practicing sign language interpreter since 2000. She holds an undergraduate degree from McNeese State University (Lake Charles, LA) in Biology with a minor in Chemistry, a Certificate of Interpreter Apprenticeship from Collin County College (Plano, TX), and a Master’s in Interpreting Studies and Communication Equity from St. Catherine University (St. Paul, MN).
Amanda specializes in interpreting for Deaf and hard of hearing medical professionals in their training programs, and interpreting with Deaf/hoh professionals in conference environments. In 2020, she joined the staff at Dell Med School at UT Austin as a Designated Medical Interpreter.
Originally from southwest Louisiana, Amanda has lived in Texas and Florida. She currently splits her time between Austin, TX, and her hometown in South Louisiana.
Successful Completion Requirements: Participants must attend the entire program for 3 hours, and complete a CEU request form and an evaluation. Attendance will be taken online by Zoom meeting and by our program coordinator.
Certificates will be distributed to participants by email within 6 to 8 weeks following the program. The moderator will monitor attendance throughout the event.
Refunds: No refund will be provided after 10 full calendar days prior to the date of the program.
Special Requests: For any special requests requiring accommodations, please contact Silvana M. Kirby at 413-842-5160 or [email protected] at least 15 days before the training.
Presenters, coordinators, and participants of this educational opportunity agree to
promote an environment of mutual respect free from bias and discrimination.
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