Name: What This? Why This? How This? Workshop
Start: 2026-02-07T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-07T13:00:00-05:00
Location: 4202 East Fowler Ave, PCD Building Tampa, FL 33620

Medical interpreters make decisions every day that directly impact patient access, equity, and safety. Join Jessica Bellemore, MSN, RN, board-certified MSRN (Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse), for an engaging workshop that dives into how interpreter choices shape healthcare outcomes for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard-of-Hearing patients.
Through real-world scenarios and guided discussion, participants will strengthen professional judgment, improve medical interpreting accuracy, and explore ethical, equity-focused decision-making in healthcare settings.
Workshop Details:
📝 Registration required:
fridcentral.org/event-6490314
📅 Saturday, February 7, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
📍 On-site: USF Tampa
4202 East Fowler Ave, PCD Building
Tampa, FL 33620
💻 Virtual option available (Zoom link sent 1 day prior)
CEUs:
✔️ 0.3 PS & PPO CEUs (RID CMP Approved)
Pricing:
• FRID Members: $5
• Non-FRID Members: $20 (CEUs included)
• Community Members: $5 (No CEUs needed)
✨ Workshop will be presented in ASL
✨ Accommodations available upon request
[Image Description]:
A green and light blue promotional flyer titled “What This? Why This? How This? Effective Communication in the Healthcare Setting,” advertising a FRID medical interpreting workshop. The flyer lists the date as February 7, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST, offered both on-site at USF Tampa and virtually, with 0.3 PS and PPO CEUs available. A headshot of presenter Jessica Bellemore, MSN, RN, appears on the left, and registration, pricing, and accessibility information appear near the bottom.