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May 1, 2026

Outcomes of a Medical Interpreter Training Program for Community Health Workers in a Rural Area of the State of Kansas, USA.

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TNTon Mirás NeiraKHKara HollinsCPChristina M. Pacheco

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Overview

Randomized trial shows effective medical interpreter training improves communication for Spanish-speaking populations, highlighting potential benefits in rural healthcare access.

Key Points

  • This program aimed to educate community health workers in medical interpretation to enhance patient-provider communication for limited English proficiency populations.
  • Recruitment of Spanish-English bilingual community health workers from rural Kansas.
  • 5-day, 40-hour intensive training focused on medical interpretation skills.
  • Evaluation of training impact through pre-and post-assessments and qualitative feedback.
  • 91% pass rate, with 20 of 22 participants qualified for national certification.
  • Significant improvements in confidence and knowledge related to medical interpretation domains.
  • Positive feedback for interactive training methods and comprehensive curriculum.

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Neira et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69f44488967e944ac55676fbhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s10900-026-01569-8
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