The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Area Health Education Center-Southwest is conducting a medical interpreter training program this week.

The purpose of the training is to teach bilingual individuals the skills and techniques of providing medical interpretation in the health care setting. The curriculum being used is a pilot project of UAMS Regional Program in Little Rock called “Beyond Communications Limits.”

BCL is a combination of other medical interpreter training programs and materials. It is being developed by a group of staff from several UAMS AHECs...