Medical Interpreting Certificate Open to all languages, this 60-hour program provides working knowledge of medical interpreting, including standards of practice, ethics, HIPAA regulations, cultural competency, and medical terminology/vocabulary. The course provides intense practice via oral role-plays on a variety of medical topics.  Offered in collaboration with TransFluenci EDU, this course is designed for those preparing for entry-level careers as medical interpreters as well as for working interpreters preparing for the National Board Certificate exam. Students must be bilingual and must be fluent in English and one other language. This program meets the National Board for Medical Interpreter Certification training requirement and prepares you to pass the national certification exam. Upon completion of this course, students may elect to apply for national certification.

For information on certification, requirements and cost click on the links below: CCHI, Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters https://cchicertification.org/ NBCMI, National Board for the Certification of Medical Interpreters https://www.certifiedmedicalinterpreters.org/ Because a language assessment is required, students must register at least two weeks in advance. (60 hours)

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