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1. All-inclusive - one stop linguistic service shop with transcription, translation and interpreting to and from over 200 native languages, including sign language. Around-the-Clock Availability - all linguistic services provided on a 24/7/365 basis – including last-minute/same day, overnight, off-hour/weekend, and holidays. Accredited – interpreter talent pool of native speakers trained and certified by Ad Astra, many accredited by ATA, NCRA, NAD, RID, and government/state agencies. Experienced - Ad Astra managers are experienced and degreed linguists/interpreters and provide regularly scheduled free training and workshops. Top Choice – of healthcare institutions in the metro DC area, including National Institutes of Health, Johns Hopkins Medicine International, and the Adventist Group Welcome to our interpreter team!

3. We will first discuss each of the 9 components of the National Council of Interpreters in Health Care’s Standards of Practice, their objectives and their ethical principals.

37. Date and Time of start and finish Phone extension and printed name of person signing interpreter in and out Completed rating from the nurse, doctor or receptionist who signed the interpreter out. Filled out by Ad Astra. This is all of the information the interpreter needs for the job. Normal business hour’s contact phone number and EMERGENCY afterhours/weekend/holiday contact phone number

39. To be filled out by interpreter each time Must be filled out the first time, and each time afterwards, you may write “ON FILE” Number of hours worked, in .25 (15 minute) increments To be filled out by the interpreter

43. Thank you for coming, and welcome to Ad Astra!