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Frequently Asked Questions

Should a bilingual person that is utilized as an interpreter have their language skills assessed or tested?
Yes, not every bilingual person is qualified to be an interpreter. Interpreting demands a higher level of language skills than those that are required in conducting day-to-day social conversations.

What are the benefits of taking PALS for health’s language skills assessment exam?
PALS for Health’ language skills assessment exam is an excellent assessment tool to determine the bilingual fluency of individuals/staff who serve as interpreters at their respective workplace or health care facilities.

How long is the language skills assessment? What does the assessment consist of?
The language skills assessment is 2.5-hours. It is administered both orally and in writing, and employs five segments to evaluate a potential interpreter for interpreter readiness skills and language proficiency.

Testing Areas:
  • General Knowledge
  • Grammar and Vocabulary
  • Medical terminology
  • Translation (written)
  • Interpretation (oral)

What is the cost of the language skills assessment?
Individual and group rates are available.  Costs vary depending upon language. 

PALS for Health recognizes the difficulty in selecting qualified bilingual staff, and the lack of affordable and verifiable bilingual assessment tools for employers and health care providers. PALS for Health offers to administer the language assessment on behalf of employers and health care providers at a highly competitive rate. Please contact PALS for Health at 213-553-1818, or by email at info@palsforhealth.org for a quote or for more information.

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PALS for Health is a division of Special Service for Groups
515 S. Columbia Ave. Suite 320 
Los Angeles, CA 90017
P:  (213) 553-1818   |   F:   (213) 553-1876   |    E:  info@palsforhealth.org
                                     
  • Home
  • About Us
    • History
    • Client List
    • Employment
    • "I Speak" Cards
    • Know Your Language Rights >
      • Title VI
      • CLAS Standards
      • "In the Absence of Words": Shared Stories
  • Translation
    • REQUEST TRANSLATION
    • Translator Qualifications
    • Translation Process
    • Testimonials
    • FAQ
  • Interpretation
    • REQUEST INTERPRETER >
      • CONSECUTIVE INTERPRETATION
      • SIMULTANEOUS/CONFERENCE INTERPRETATION
    • Interpreter Qualifications
    • Testimonials
    • FAQ
  • Trainings
    • TRAINING CALENDAR
    • Professional Training & Continuing Education
    • Connecting Worlds 40-Hour Interpreter Training Course >
      • Customized Training Courses
      • Workers Comp.
    • Cultural Competency Training Course
    • Additional Continuing Education Training Courses
    • Testimonials
    • FAQ
  • Language Assessment
    • SCHEDULE LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT
    • FAQ
  • Contact Us
  • Payment
    • Donations
  • Interpretation Survey
  • Translation Survey
  • Community Outreach & Education
  • Community Calendar
  • PALS Corner