Advisory Committee on Qualifications for Health Care Translators and Interpreters
Health Care Translators and Interpreters Committee Vacancy
HHSC is seeking nominations for the Advisory Committee on Qualifications for Health Care Translators and Interpreters. The agency is accepting applications for a representative for businesses that provide translators and interpreters to health care practitioners. The application deadline is March 5. [How to apply]
About the Committee
The Advisory Committee on Qualifications for Health Care Translators and Interpreters advises HHSC on the following for health care interpreters and translators:
- Language proficiency required for certification.
- Training requirements.
- Standards of practice.
- Requirements, content, and administration of certification examinations.
- Procedures for testing, qualifying, and certifying.
- Reciprocity agreements with other states.
House Bill 233 from the 2009 legislative session specifies that the committee shall develop strategies for implementing applicable regulations. The committee also makes recommendations for legislation to establish and enforce the qualifications for health care interpreters and translators.
Voting Members |
Non-Voting Members |
Suzanne Broussard, Houston Jacque Burandt, San Antonio Gel Detrick, Temple Mary Esther Diaz, Austin Miguel A. Fuentes, Temple Deborah Gunter, Houston Gabriel A. Martin, Beaumont Leonard Sepeda, Austin Corey J. Roy, San Francisco Irma E. Rubio, Lubbock Nancy Miller, Austin Detra Stewart, Houston Fabio Torres, Fort Worth |
Laura Jourdan, Austin Jonathan Cole, Austin Randi Turner, Austin Michael Roberts, Austin Gladys R. Tinsley, Austin |
Reports
Meetings
The schedule is subject to change.
January 27, 2012
March 30, 2012
May 25, 2012
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| January 27, 2012 | Agenda | |
| December 2, 2011 | Agenda | Minutes |
| October 28, 2011 | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 23, 2011 | Agenda | Minutes |
| August 26, 2011 | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 30, 2011 | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 27, 2011 | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 29, 2011 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 18, 2011 | Agenda | Minutes |
| February 18, 2011 | Agenda | Minutes |
| January 21, 2011 | Agenda | Minutes |
| December 10, 2010 | Agenda | Minutes |
| October 22, 2010 | Agenda | Minutes |
| August 27, 2010 | Agenda | Minutes |
| July 16, 2010 | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 18, 2010 | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 28, 2010 | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 23, 2010 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 26, 2010 | Agenda | Minutes |
| February 26, 2010 | Agenda | Minutes |
| January 21, 2010 | Agenda | Minutes |





