About the Interpreter Program

The Mental Health and Deafness Program (MHDP) trains local interpreters and interpreter practicum students to work as professional interpreters in the mental health field. This is considered a highly specialized area of training in that the interpreter must become aware of language particular to the field as well as acquiring a basic understanding of theory and intervention. The interpreter students work in a variety of contexts within mental health including assessment, individual therapy, and couples and family therapy. 

Most of the interpreter students come from  Sinclair Community College's certification program in Manual Communication (MAC). The MAC program is a professional interpreting training program designed to prepare individuals as competent and ethical professionals in the field of Interpreting for the Deaf.