Medical Interpreter Program

Premedical Volunteer Program

VOLUNTEER MEDICAL INTERPRETING TRAINING

As a medical interpreter you can make a difference!

The Language Services Department at St. Luke's - Roosevelt Hospital Center has developed a two day training program to enable participants to acquire basic interpretation skills in the medical setting. Trained volunteer interpreters assist providers to meet the health care needs of our culturally diverse patients. A trained medical interpreter contributes to better health outcomes, better communication between provider and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) patients, increased clinician and patient satisfaction, and reduced legal risks. This program meets the requirements of the New York Department of Health and adheres to federal mandates and guidelines on cultural and linguistic appropriate health care.


The training will take place at St. Luke's Hospital on:

Saturday January 31st
and Saturday February 7th
9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Enrollment is open to all Columbia University students who speak French, Spanish and Russian. You must attend both training days.

Contact: Vanessa Lawrence, Coordinator
Language Services Department
St. Luke's - Roosevelt Hospital Center
1111 Amsterdam Avenue at 114th St.
New York, NY 10025
Phone: 212.523.2187
Email: vlawrenc@chpnet.org


Premedical Volunteer PROGRAM

Application Information & Documents are Available Online

The Premedical Volunteer Program places premedical volunteers in the Emergency Department or one of St. Luke's many other clinics and departments . Volunteers will have the opportunity to observe a variety of medical situations and perform other volunteer duties ranging from sitting with patients, transporting patients, running labs or charts, performing general clerical work etc.

The volunteer office is located at St. Luke's Hospital, 114th street entrance, North side of street at Amsterdam corner, room 103, Babcock Building.

Volunteer Eligibility - All students in good standing are eligible to volunteer with the exception of first semester first year students.

REGISTRATION DATES:

RETURNING PREMED VOLUNTEERS

St. Luke's: register with Mary Jo Page AT VOLUNTEER OFFICE
Mary Jo Page, Volunteer Coordinator
St. Luke's hospital
114th Street Main Entrance -Rm 103, Babcock Building

Roosevelt: register with Amy Bush
Amy Bush, Volunteer Coordinator
Roosevelt Hospital
212-523-7155

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NEW PREMED VOLUNTEERS

REGISTRATION IS FROM THURSDAY FEB. 5 THROUGH FRIDAY FEB. 13th

FROM 9:30AM TO 4:30PM at the Volunteer Office at St. Luke's.

ALL PAPERWORK MUST BE COMPLETED BY 12:15 PM FRIDAY, FEB. 13th.

All new volunteers must attend the Mandatory Volunteer Orientation and complete a full application. Academic Associate applicants do NOT need to attend this orientation.

WHAT: MANDATORY ORIENTATION FOR ALL NEW VOLUNTEERS
WHEN: FEBRUARY 3rd from 6-8 p.m.
WHERE: Muhlenberg Building, 4th Floor Auditorium.

IF YOU HAVE A CLASS CONFLICT during Orientation: Send your UNI and class conflict information to ma2685@columbia.edu and await further instructions. Academic Associate applicants do NOT need to attend this orientation.

HOW: APPLICATION COMPONENTS:
http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/preprofessional/health/volunteer.php#s

1 Obtain an Academic Clearance Form (to be completed by Advising Dean/Counselor) confirming that you are in good academic standing

2 Read the Core Competency Handbook and take the Volunteer Core Volunteer Challenge Exam

3 Fill out the Volunteer Medical Health Assessment Form

Obtain a copy of your immunization records showing proof of 2 MMR Vaccinations and a tuberculin skin test (PPD) within the last 12 months. These records can be obtained from your Advising Dean.

a) Take the Medical Health Assessment Form, AND proof of immunizations to St. Luke's Employee Health Service located in the Clark Building on the 1st Floor 114th Street & Amsterdam). If you do not have a current tuberculin test you can obtain one at Employee Health Service.

Please be aware that you will need to make two visits to Employee Health
- one to receive the PPD and the second to have it read (48-72 hours later). If you test positive to the Tuberculin skin test (PPD), you must provide a chest X-Ray Report from your own physician.

5. Current Copy of School Photo ID

6. Completed Reference Form



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Volunteer Applicant Deadline - FEB. 13th at 12:15 PM!


COMPLETED DOCUMENTS must be brought with you when you are registering to the Volunteer Office (114th Street Main Entrance -Rm 103, Babcock Building).

REGISTRATION PROCESS - You must bring all completed application materials with you at the time of registration to the Volunteer Office (114th street entrance, North side of street at Amsterdam corner, room 103, Babcock Building) signed, dated and stapled in the order listed:

1. Volunteer Medical Health Assessment Form, cleared by SL's EHS;

2. MMR Immunization record;

3. Academic standing form and a copy of school photo ID;

4. Volunteer Challenge Exam;

5 Completed Reference Form.


Incomplete documents will not be accepted. At the time of registration, you will schedule your individual assignment. There are limited availabilities; therefore enrollment will be prioritized on a first come first serve basis. It is highly recommended that you DO NOT wait until the second week to complete your application and register in the volunteer office.

Come prepared with several choices of days and hours you have open in your schedule, as there is a 5 hour weekly volunteer requirement.

Volunteer Commitment for the Premed Program: All volunteers are required to commit to volunteering for 5 hours per week - 150 hours over two semesters. This can be one five hour shift or two shifts of 2 and 3 hours respectively. Attendance is extremely important and if you miss three shifts without notice, you will be asked to leave the program.

The Volunteer Office is located at St. Luke's Hospital, 114th street entrance, North side of street at Amsterdam corner, room 103, Babcock Building. The volunteer office is open to visitors Monday - Friday from 9:30 to 4:30 or you may contact them by phone at (212) 523-2188.