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Testing Program

2008 IMIA Conference Testing Program

In 2007 the IMIA offered for the first time the opportunity for interpreters to be tested in a pilot project conducted by Fluency Inc. There is no doubt this was a pioneering moment for the field of medical interpreting. The IMIA has since promoted interpreting skills testing as a means to advance the profession and assess your interpreting skills. Please see information on language proficiency testing and interpreting skills testing in the Resources section of this website. An impressive test result can be a great addition to your resume and the IMIA will start including testing credentials in the IMIA national registry of medical interpreters as a way to differentiate more qualified interpreters.

Taking an interpreting skills test is an effective way to prepare for IMIA Certification.

This year we are bringing several organizations that will offer testing right at the conference, several at a discount to conference participants.

The organizations that are offering the testing are:
(Please click on the Blue Name for more information)

Language Line Services:  Testing available in many languages (telephone based)
Live event testing available (Spanish, limited slots) On Saturday 9am - 5pm or
Sunday 9am - 1pm 
Room 204
Questions:  LLU@languageline.com
Phone: 1-877-351-6636
Email : LLU@languageline.com  
(See Special IMIA Offer page http://www.languageline.com/imiaoffer )

Fluency Inc:  Testing available in Spanish version only of the Medical Interpreting Test on the Internet (MITI)
Computer based testing will be available on Saturday 8am - 5pm and Sunday 8am - 12pm
Room 203
Questions: Bill Glasser
Phone: 800-522-7512
Email: Bill@gofluently.com


The National Center for Interpretation, The University of Arizona: 
Testing available in Spanish only. (In-person testing)
Medical Interpreter Competency Examination (MICE)
Testing available on Saturday 8am - 5pm
Room: Media Room 1st Floor
Questions: Armando Valles
Phone: (520)621-3615
Email: avalles@email.arizona.edu



Disclaimer: The IMIA does not endorse any particular interpreter test product.  It promotes all testing services that are available directly to interpreters as a means to promote the profession.  In the absense of and until medical interpreter certification becomes available, this is the best means for interpreters to qualify their abilities.  Interpreters who take these tests and pass them can then submit them to employers as further proof of qualifications and competency.

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