Colorado Judicial Branch - Administration - Court Services - Interpreters

Unique considerations when interpreter services are needed for forensic psychiatry/psychology interviews
General approaches to individuals with psychiatric symptoms
Diagnosis of psychiatric conditions
Treatments and management of psychiatric conditions

The purpose of this webinar is to detail the unique considerations present when using an interpreter in a forensic interview, including whether it is appropriate to take the case, the practical aspects of working with an interpreter, and whether the use of standardized instruments is indicated. While working with the interpreter, a forensic psychiatrist can enhance the interview by discussing the purpose of the interview with the interpreter before it takes place, encouraging accurate translation of information, reviewing incorrect or unusual responses to questions, and considering the evaluee's cultural beliefs. Standardized instruments, which can be very helpful in an English language interview, may be less useful when an interpreter is used.

Presenter: Ryan Colt Wagoner, M.D.

Chief of Forensic Psychiatry, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry – University of South Florida, Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences

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Approved Courses and Activities

Pre-Approved Continuing Education Providers

Interpreters may attend events sponsored by these providers and receive continuing education credit without requesting prior approval. However, a CEAA# request form is required be submitted prior to the end of the compliance period if the class is not already included in the List of Approved Courses.

• Colorado Judicial Department Office of Language Access (OLA)

• Colorado Association of Professional Interpreters (CAPI)

• National Association of Judicial Interpreters and Translators (NAJIT)

• American Translator’s Association (ATA)

• Nebraska Association of Translators and Interpreters (NATI)

• New Mexico Translators and Interpreters Association (NMTIA)

• The University of Arizona- National Center for Interpretation (NCI)

• Cross-Cultural Communications

• TransInterpreting

• Athena Sky Interpreting

• Blue Urpi

• American Pie Seminars