Medical Interpreter Training Program

Make a difference and advance your career in the medical field by obtaining your certificate of completion as a medical interpreter through our Medical Interpreter Training Program. This certificate allows you to work as a professional interpreter and seek certification.

We are a Cross Cultural Health Care Program (CCHCP) licensed provider of the Bridging the Gap Medical Interpreter Training©. The training is a 40-hour course recognized by the Commission for Health Care (CCHI) and National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI).

What information is covered in the training?

The training covers:

Interpreting skills: roles, code of ethics, types of interpretation, and managing sessions
Culture and its impact on medical interpretation
Navigating the health care system
Medical terminology, including body systems and their functions

How much does the training cost?

The cost of the training is $550 and includes:

A $120 non-refundable deposit for the Language Proficiency Assessment
40 hours of training, which meets the National Medical Interpreter Certification prerequisite for both the CCHI and the NBCMI
The required textbooks: Bridging the Gap Textbook for Medical Interpreters, Bilingual Medical Glossary, and Mental Health Glossary or Guide to Common Medications
A Certificate of Completion

What are the prerequisites?

No medical or previous interpreting background is required. In order to be considered for admission to the training, you must:

Possess a high school diploma or equivalency
Be bilingual in English and one of these languages
Have the ability to read and write at an advanced level in your target language
Pre-register to reserve a seat in the course
Pass the Language Proficiency Assessment

How do I register?

Due to COVID-19, trainings will be held virtually. If you are interested in learning more or registering for a future training, please complete our inquiry form.

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