Network with fellow Eastern Oregon interpreters and earn continuing education credits toward your OHA, IMIA/NBCMI, or CCHI renewal — all in one day in Ontario, Oregon.
| August 22, 2026 | 8am – 3pm | $40 / $75 | Up to 4 CEUs |
| Conference Day | Malheur County Extension Office | Half day / Full day | OHA · CCHI · IMIA/NBCMI |
Join us for this one-day mini-conference to network with other Eastern Oregon interpreters and earn continuing education credits.
Enjoy two 2-hour CEU courses that will count toward renewal with OHA, IMIA/NBCMI, and CCHI.
Want time to relax and mingle before the conference?
Sign up for the pre-conference dinner and social hour at 6pm on August 21st at Wingers Restaurant in Ontario.
When: Friday, August 21, 6–8pm
Where: Wingers Restaurant
1255 SE 1st Ave, Ontario, OR 97914
When: Saturday, August 22, 8am–3pm
Where: Malheur County Extension Office
710 SW 5th Ave, Ontario, OR 97914
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 6:00 – 8:00pm, Aug 21 | Pre-conference dinner and social hour (optional) |
| 8:00 – 8:30am | Welcome and light refreshments |
| 8:30 – 9:30am | Coffee, networking and discussion |
| 9:30 – 9:45am | Break |
| 9:45 – 11:45am | Morning CEU: Ethics in Action |
| 11:45am – 12:45pm | Lunch break |
| 12:45 – 2:45pm | Afternoon CEU: State of the Profession |
| 2:45 – 3:00pm | Closing |
In this course, we will take a deep dive into two important ethical principles that are part of the NCIHC Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice: professionalism and professional development.
We'll review some of the often-overlooked standards that relate to these ethical principles and explore how the forthcoming updates to the NCIHC Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice connect them to other ethical principles such as advocacy.
You will be able to:
In 2004, Mikkelson's landmark article "The Professionalization of Community Interpreting" described the trajectory of professions as they develop, describing the features that distinguish nascent professions from those that are well-established, holding power, prestige and respect.
In this course, we will revisit the article, assessing where community interpreting fell on the spectrum at the time, what changes have occurred since then, and where it might fall today.
We'll look at data on the interpreter workforce and apply the social ecological model to develop recommendations for advancing the profession at the individual, interpersonal, organizational, community, and public policy levels.
You will be able to:
Who Should Attend
Health care interpreters looking to network, learn, and earn CEUs to renew their credentials with OHA, IMIA/NBCMI, or CCHI.
Whether you're renewing an OHA Qualification/Certification or a national credential, this mini-conference offers ethics- and skills-based continuing education alongside a chance to connect with fellow Eastern Oregon interpreters.
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