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International Journal of Interpreter Education
Designated interpreter; deaf healthcare professional; sign language interpreting; interpreter education; job analysis
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Understanding The Work Of Designated Healthcare Interpreters, Laurie Swabey
Understanding The Work Of Designated Healthcare Interpreters, Laurie Swabey
International Journal of Interpreter Education
Interpreters who work regularly with a deaf health professional are often referred to, in the U.S., as designated healthcare interpreters (DHIs). To date, there have not been any systematic studies that specifically investigate the work of DHIs, yet the number of deaf people pursuing careers in the health professions continues to grow (Zazove et al., 2016), and the number of qualified DHIs to work with these professionals is insufficient (Gallaudet University, 2011). Before educational programming can be effectively developed, we need to know more about the work of DHIs. Using a job analysis approach (Brannick, Levine, & Morgeson, 2007), we …