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| 1 | 24 Hour Mental Health Bridging the Gap |
| Organization: | Liberty Language Services
1600 Spring Hill Road
Ste. 210
Vienna, VA 22182
https://www.libertylanguageservices.com/ |
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| Program Type: | Other Add-On Pre-Certification Courses |
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| Expires: | 6/2/2027 |
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| Registry Id: | 25-TR-1016 |
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| Presented: | | Online: | No | Onsite: | Yes | Hybrid: | No |
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| Contact: | Sameh Abdelkader (Director of Education) |
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| Contact Email: | sabdelkader@libertylanguageservices.com |
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| Contact Phone: | 1800-968-2919 |
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| Description: | Program Name
24-Hour Mental Health, Bridging the Gap
. Program Description
The Bridging the Gap in Mental Health Interpreting is a 24-hour course developed by CCHCP to meet the unique needs of interpreting in mental health care. This course is great for anyone who has taken a 40-hour medical interpreter training course and wants to expand their knowledge and skills to interpreting in mental health care.
The course is taught in English and open to bilingual speakers of all languages. Medical interpreting experience is recommended but not required. All participants must have taken the Bridging the Gap 40-hour course, or a different 40-hour interpreting course approved by CCHCP.
Program Goal(s) and Learning Objectives
Among the topics you’ll learn are:
• Terminology related to mental health
• Challenges in mental health interpreting
• Mental health interpreting techniques
• Impact of culture on mental health
• Interpreter self-care
• Interpreting skills practice
About Bridging the Gap in Mental Health Interpreting
The Bridging the Gap in Mental Health Interpreting is a 24-hour course developed by CCHCP to meet the unique needs of interpreting in mental health care. This course is great for anyone who has taken a 40-hour medical interpreter training course and wants to expand their knowledge and skills to interpreting in mental health care.
The course is taught in English and open to bilingual speakers of all languages. Medical interpreting experience is recommended but not required. All participants must have taken the Bridging the Gap 40-hour course, or a different 40-hour interpreting course approved by CCHCP.
What You Learn
This course begins with a very brief review of the foundational skills that participants learned in the 40-hour Bridging the Gap curriculum. The majority of the course explores the skills and knowledge necessary to be an effective interpreter in mental health care. The class is designed to be interactive and includes role plays, case studies, and other activities to foster a collaborative learning environment.
At the end of the course, participants receive a signed and individually numbered certificate of successful completion after passing the final exam with a score of 70% or higher. Participants will also receive a copy of the 24-hour Bridging the Gap in Mental Health Interpreting textbook and a mental health glossary.
Among the topics you’ll learn are:
• Terminology related to mental health
• Challenges in mental health interpreting
• Mental health interpreting techniques
• Impact of culture on mental health
• Interpreter self-care
• Interpreting skills practice
Flier
Bridging the Gap in Mental Health Interpreting Course
Looking to expand your skills as a medical interpreter? Consider taking the Bridging the Gap in Mental Health Interpreting course developed by CCHCP! This 24-hour course is designed for bilingual speakers of all languages who have already completed a 40-hour medical interpreter training course and are interested in developing the skills necessary to interpret in mental health care.
Among the topics you’ll learn are:
• Terminology related to mental health
• Challenges in mental health interpreting
• Mental health interpreting techniques
• Impact of culture on mental health
• Interpreter self-care
• Interpreting skills practice
Course Details:
The course begins with a brief review of foundational skills taught in the Bridging the Gap 40-hour curriculum. The majority of the course focuses on developing the skills necessary to be an effective interpreter in mental health care. Participants will engage in interactive activities including role plays and case studies in a collaborative learning environment.
Requirements:
All participants must have completed a 40-hour interpreting course. Medical interpreting experience is recommended but not required.
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a signed and individually numbered certificate and a mental health glossary.
Register today and take your interpreting skills to the next level!
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| Modules/Chapters: | - Lesson 1: Bridging the Gap Review
- Lesson 2 : General Introduction to Mental Health
- Lesson 3 : Mental Health Professionals and Settings
- Lesson 4 : Steps in Problem Solving in Mental Health
- Lesson 5 : Challenges in Mental Health Interpreting
- Lesson 6 : Techniques for Interpreting in Mental Health Settings
- Lesson 7 : Interpreter Safety and Self-Care
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| 2 | 25-Hour Hikma Advisory's Advanced Interpreting in Mental Health Settings |
| Organization: | Hikma Languages Advisory
3835 Cape Landing Drive
Apt J
Myrtle Beach, SC 29855
www.instagram.com/hikma.advisory |
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| Program Type: | Medical Interpreting Training Program (40+ hours) |
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| Expires: | 6/14/2028 |
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| Registry Id: | 26-TR-1012 |
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| Presented: | | Online: | Yes | Onsite: | Yes | Hybrid: | No |
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| Contact: | Laisson DeSouza (Head Advisor) |
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| Contact Email: | contact@myhikma.com |
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| Contact Phone: | 401-217-2654 |
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| Description: | Advanced Interpreting in Mental Health Settings is a 25‑hour specialized training program designed for professional healthcare interpreters seeking to develop advanced competencies in behavioral and mental health environments. The program builds on foundational medical interpreting skills and addresses the unique linguistic, ethical, cultural, and emotional demands of mental health encounters across clinical settings.
This course combines instruction with extensive performance‑based Group Interpreting Practice (GIP) to ensure participants not only acquire knowledge but also apply skills in realistic, high‑stakes scenarios. Instruction explores core areas of mental health interpreting, including psychiatric terminology and diagnostic frameworks, pediatric and adolescent mental health, substance use and recovery, crisis intervention, trauma‑informed care, and interpreter self‑preservation.
Participants receive guided instruction on interpreting within multidisciplinary psychiatric teams, managing ethical dilemmas specific to behavioral health (including confidentiality, mandated reporting, and professional boundaries), and navigating culturally embedded expressions of distress. Special emphasis is placed on maintaining interpreter accuracy, neutrality, and professionalism during emotionally intense encounters, including acute crises and telehealth‑based sessions.
A central component of the program is structured, instructor‑led Group Interpreting Practice, where participants engage in supervised simulations aligned with one of three specialization tracks: Pediatric & Adolescent Mental Health, Substance Use & Recovery, or Acute Crisis & Inpatient Care. These practice sessions allow participants to demonstrate skill application, receive targeted feedback, and reflect on interpreter wellness and vicarious trauma.
This is an advanced continuing education program intended for interpreters who have already completed foundational medical interpreter training; it is not an entry‑level or certification preparation course. Upon successful completion, participants receive a Certificate of Completion documenting 25 instructional contact hours. The program is appropriate for interpreters pursuing continuing education and for healthcare organizations seeking advanced preparation for interpreters working in mental and behavioral health settings. |
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| Modules/Chapters: | - Module 1: Foundations of Mental Health Interpreting
- Module 2: Specialized Mental Health Populations
- Module 3: Substance Use Recovery and Ethical Complexity
- Module 4: Crisis Intervention and Interpreter Self‑Preservation
- Module 5: Culture
- Trauma‑Informed Practice and Technology
- Module 6: Performance‑Based Skill Integration and Specialization
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| 3 | 60-hour Training for Medical Interpreters by MITS |
| Organization: | MITS
1812 W. Burbank Blvd. Suite 414
Burbank, CA 91506
https://medicalinterpretingtrainingschool.com |
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| Program Type: | Medical Interpreting Training Program (40+ hours) |
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| Expires: | 6/2/2027 |
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| Registry Id: | 25-TR-1017 |
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| Presented: | | Online: | Yes | Onsite: | No | Hybrid: | No |
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| Contact: | David McCoy Galicia (Training Director) |
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| Contact Email: | mits@mitsemail.com |
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| Contact Phone: | (818) 465-8425 |
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| Description: | MITS 60-Hour Medical Interpreter Training Course
This comprehensive and flexible 60-hour online course offers students the convenience of self-paced learning combined with the academic rigor needed to build a strong foundation in medical interpreting. The program consists of 15 core modules filled with engaging content and exam preparation materials, making it an ideal choice for aspiring interpreters seeking national certification or qualification by the State of Oregon.
Students will interact with a wide range of learning tools, including interactive lectures, instructional videos, downloadable resources, quizzes, and dozens of realistic interpreting exercises. All of this is integrated into a user-friendly platform that mirrors the format of the national certification exams. The result is a balanced learning experience that combines essential theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice—perfect for preparing for both the written and oral exams.
The MITS 60-hour course emphasizes critical thinking and ethical decision-making grounded in the medical interpreter’s role and the standards of practice. It also offers dynamic training in medical terminology and oral proficiency through extensive role-plays in consecutive, simultaneous, and sight translation modes.
The curriculum aligns with the core competencies and training standards set by the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC), the International Medical Interpreters Association (IMIA), and the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI). It also fully complies with the training requirements of the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).
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| Modules/Chapters: | - Basics of Interpretation
- Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
- Medical Terminology I
- Interpreting in Cardiology
- Interpreting in Endocrinology
- Medical Terminology II
- Interpreting in Orthopedics
- Interpreting in Psychiatry
- Interpreting in Nephrology
- Interpreting in Oncology
- Skill-Building Activities
- Sight Translation
- Simultaneous Intepreting
- Consecutive Interpreting
- Ethics and Standars II
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| 4 | BAKLINGUAL’S 40-HOUR MEDICAL INTERPRETER AND TERMINOLOGY TRAINING PROGRAM |
| Organization: | Bahtiyor Khodjayev
8000 Blue Ash Lane
Niagara Falls, ON L2H 0N9
www.baklingual.com |
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| Program Type: | Medical Interpreting Training Program (40+ hours) |
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| Expires: | 3/25/2028 |
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| Registry Id: | 26-TR-1009 |
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| Presented: | | Online: | Yes | Onsite: | No | Hybrid: | No |
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| Contact: | Bakhtiyor Khodjayev (Founder and Lead Trainer) |
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| Contact Email: | bkhodjayev@gmail.com |
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| Contact Phone: | 6478388375 |
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| Description: | Baklingual’s instructor-led 40-hour Medical Interpreter Training Program is delivered remotely in a live online format over five intensive days. The course prepares interpreters for professional work in healthcare settings and for national certification exams. It fulfills the 40-hour prerequisite required by CCHI (listed on the CCHI website) and NBCMI.
This curriculum builds core interpreting competencies through structured instruction, focused terminology study, and sustained scenario-based practice. Participants develop skills in consecutive interpretation and sight translation; active listening and short-term memory retention; chunking and visualization techniques; and other effective note-taking strategies. The program covers modes of interpretation, interpreter roles, standards of practice, and the Code of Ethics essential to healthcare interpreting.
The course content includes medical terminology; decoding medical terms (prefix, root, suffix); human anatomy and body systems; common diseases/conditions, medications, and procedures; emergency and 911 call handling; interpreter protocols for medical encounters; cultural competence; HIPAA compliance; healthcare language access legislation; and an overview of the U.S. healthcare and insurance system. Daily interactive presentation and structured practice reinforces both theoretical knowledge and applied performance.
Practice includes daily terminology quizzes and extensive scenario-based interpretation exercises across various medical specialties. Participants are evaluated based on defined criteria that fall under the following categories: accuracy, language proficiency, interpreting skills, terminology knowledge, and adherence to professional standards and the Code of Ethics.
To earn the 40-hour certificate, participants must achieve a minimum passing score of 80 percent on the final oral consecutive interpretation examination, which consists of a recorded role-play scenario customized for each target language.
The program is non-language specific and delivered in English, intentionally designed to be fully suitable for any target language. Participants are provided with core glossaries and both the mock and final examinations in their target language. During practical exercises, participants interpret medical scenarios from English into their target language and back into English, enabling consistent and objective evaluation of accuracy and completeness in accordance with widely accepted industry best practices.
The program is led by Bakhtiyor Khodjayev, a certified medical interpreter and trainer with over 15 years of combined experience in interpretation, interpreter training, and coaching. He has been teaching this program for the past four years and has trained over 300 interpreters internationally.
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| Modules/Chapters: | - Day 1 – Foundations of Interpretation: Interpreter roles and modes (consecutive
- simultaneous
- sight translation)
- professional standards
- active listening and retention
- visualization and chunking techniques
- and structured note-taking with guided practice.
- Day 2 – Medical Ethics and Protocols: Medical terminology development
- Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
- cultural competence
- interpreter tools
- medical call protocols
- and scenario-based practice with feedback.
- Day 3 – Medical Procedures and Healthcare Systems: Emergency and urgent care interpretation
- sight translation of medical documents
- consecutive interpretation drills
- and overview of U.S. healthcare
- insurance
- and language access legislation.
- Day 4 – Medical Language and Body Systems: Human anatomy and body systems
- decoding medical terminology (prefix-root-suffix)
- common diseases and medications
- 911 call handling
- and consecutive practice across various specialties.
- Day 5 – Compliance
- Review
- and Final Assessment: HIPAA compliance training
- advanced terminology reinforcement
- intensive consecutive and sight translation practice
- final exam QA
- and formal oral consecutive interpretation assessment.
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| 5 | Bridging the Gap® |
| Organization: | Prisma International Corporation
901 Salem Woods Drive
Raleigh, NC 27615
https://prismalanguages.com/ |
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| Program Type: | Medical Interpreting Training Program (40+ hours) |
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| Expires: | 10/7/2026 |
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| Registry Id: | 24-TR-1051 |
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| Presented: | | Online: | Yes | Onsite: | No | Hybrid: | No |
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| Contact: | Maria Craig (Trainer) |
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| Contact Email: | btg@prisma-international-corporation.com |
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| Contact Phone: | 1-470-410-8329 (2) |
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| Description: | Bridging the Gap® is a professional medical interpreting training program that qualifies you with the skills and knowledge needed to interpret for medical and healthcare settings.
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| Modules/Chapters: | - Lesson 1: Roles of the Interpreter
- Lesson 2: Codes of Ethics for Medical Interpreters
- Lesson 3: Modes of Interpreting
- Lesson 4: Being a Conduit
- Lesson 5: Clarifying
- Lesson 6: Managing the Flow of the Session
- Lesson 7: Memory Development
- Lesson 8: Sight Translation
- Lesson 9: Introduction to Culture
- Lesson 10: Cultural Bumps
- Lesson 11: Culture of Biomedicine
- Lesson 12: The Culture Broker Role
- Lesson 13: The United States Health Care System
- Lesson 14: Defining the Advocate Role
- Lesson 15: Effective Advocacy
- Lesson 16: Professional Conduct and Self-Care
- Lesson 17: Telephonic and Video Remote Interpreting
- Lesson 18: Resources for Professional Growth
- Lesson 19: Medical Terminology
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| 6 | Certificate in Professional Medical Interpreting |
| Organization: | SomaliCAN
425 W Schrock Rd
B1
Westerville, OH 43081
www.somalican.org |
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| Program Type: | Medical Interpreting Training Program (40+ hours) |
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| Expires: | 6/14/2028 |
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| Registry Id: | 26-TR-1011 |
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| Presented: | | Online: | No | Onsite: | Yes | Hybrid: | Yes |
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| Contact: | Jibril Mohamed |
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| Contact Email: | jibril@somalican.org |
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| Contact Phone: | 6144393034 |
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| Description: | The Certificate in Professional Medical Interpreting is a comprehensive, 40-hour professional training program designed to prepare bilingual individuals to serve as competent, ethical, and effective medical interpreters in healthcare settings. Offered by SomaliCAN, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a longstanding commitment to community empowerment and language access since 2009, this program reflects over a decade of experience in training interpreters who support equitable care for linguistically diverse populations.
This certificate program provides a rigorous foundation in the core competencies required for professional medical interpreting. Participants develop proficiency in the standards of practice, ethical decision-making, and the specialized communication skills necessary to accurately and impartially facilitate dialogue between patients and healthcare providers. Emphasis is placed on maintaining fidelity to the speaker’s message while navigating complex clinical environments with professionalism and cultural sensitivity.
The curriculum includes in-depth instruction in medical terminology, human anatomy and body systems, common medical procedures, and healthcare delivery contexts. Participants are introduced to the modes of interpreting—consecutive, simultaneous, and sight translation—and gain practical experience through guided exercises and role-play scenarios that reflect real-world clinical interactions. The program also addresses strategies for managing challenging encounters, including emergency situations, sensitive diagnoses, and end-of-life discussions.
A central component of the training is the interpreter’s code of ethics and standards of practice. Participants examine principles such as accuracy, confidentiality, impartiality, professionalism, and respect, and learn how to apply them in diverse healthcare settings. The program also covers federal and state language access requirements, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, reinforcing the legal and ethical responsibilities of healthcare institutions and interpreters alike.
Cultural competency and cultural humility are integrated throughout the program, equipping participants to recognize and appropriately navigate cultural differences that may affect communication, health beliefs, and patient outcomes. SomaliCAN’s community-based experience informs this aspect of the training, ensuring that interpreters are prepared to work effectively across diverse populations while maintaining professional boundaries.
The program is delivered in a flexible hybrid format combining self-paced online learning with live, instructor-led sessions. Weekly interactive workshops provide opportunities for skill development, feedback, and peer engagement. Participants also have access to office hours for individualized guidance and support.
To earn the Certificate in Professional Medical Interpreting, participants must successfully complete both a written and an oral examination. The written examination assesses knowledge of medical terminology, ethics, standards of practice, and healthcare systems. The oral examination evaluates the participant’s ability to accurately interpret between English and a target language in simulated clinical encounters, demonstrating linguistic proficiency, accuracy, and adherence to professional standards.
This training fulfills the 40-hour prerequisite commonly required by national certifying bodies for medical interpreters, supporting participants who wish to pursue further credentialing. However, the program itself is designed to stand as a meaningful professional qualification, reflecting both theoretical knowledge and practical competence.
Since 2009, SomaliCAN has played a vital role in strengthening language access and workforce development within immigrant and refugee communities. Through this certificate program, the organization continues its mission of advancing health equity by preparing interpreters who are not only linguistically skilled, but also grounded in ethics, professionalism, and service.
Graduates of the program are well-positioned to work in hospitals, clinics, community health centers, and other healthcare environments where accurate and culturally responsive communication is essential to quality care. |
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| Modules/Chapters: | - Foundations of Medical Interpreting
- Ethics and Standards of Practice
- Medical Terminology and the Human Body
- Professional Interpreter Skills and Techniques
- Cultural Competence and Professional Practice
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| 7 | Fundamental 40-hour Training for Medical Interpreters |
| Organization: | MITS
1812 W. Burbank Blvd. Suite 414
Burbank, CA 91506
https://medicalinterpretingtrainingschool.com |
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| Expires: | 2/14/2027 |
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| Registry Id: | 18-TR-1006 |
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| Presented: | | Online: | Yes | Onsite: | No | Hybrid: | No |
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| Contact: | David McCoy-Galicia |
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| Contact Email: | mits@mitsemail.com |
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| Contact Phone: | 818-465-8425 |
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| Description: | This online, yet rigorous, course offers students the flexibility and convenience to control their learning pathway at their own pace. MITS unique 40-hour course is comprised of ten core modules and more than 20 hours of complimentary exam preparation materials. In this intensive course, students will find multiple quizzes, videos, lectures, documents, and dozens of interpreting exercises in a computer software system similar to the certification test format. The perfect combination to help them prepare for both, the written and oral certification exams.
MITS Fundamental 40-hour Course carefully balances theory and practice. It is designed to help participants understand the role of a medical interpreter and to develop their critical thinking and decision-making skills based on the medical interpreters' code of ethics and standards of practice. At the same time, the interactive medical vocabulary and interpreting-practice activities help participants sharpen their oral proficiency with many realistic role-plays in three interpreting modalities.
The educational objectives of this program are derived from the guidelines and requirements outlined by the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC), The International Medical Interpreters Association (IMIA) and National Board for Certified Interpreters (NBCMI).
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| Modules/Chapters: | - Basics of Interpretation
- Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
- Medical Terminology I
- Medical Terminology II
- Interpreting in Cardiology
- Interpreting in Endocrinology
- Interpreting in Orthopedics
- Interpreting in Nephrology
- Interpreting in Psychiatry
- Interpreting in Oncology
- 20+ hours of supplemental course materials
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| 8 | Healthcare Interpreting Online |
| Organization: | The Language Center, Rutgers University
1 Spring Street Room 405
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
https://tlc.rutgers.edu/ |
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| Program Type: | Medical Interpreting Training Program (40+ hours) |
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| Expires: | 8/25/2027 |
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| Registry Id: | 25-TR-1012 |
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| Presented: | | Online: | Yes | Onsite: | No | Hybrid: | No |
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| Contact: | Hank Dallmann (Instructor / Coordinator) |
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| Contact Email: | dallmann@rwjms.rutgers.edu |
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| Description: | The Healthcare Interpreter course is a 40-hour foundational interpreting course with an emphasis on the specialized sector of healthcare interpreting and dual-role interpreters. It provides an overview of the field of Healthcare (Community) Interpreting. Participants will study the professional code of ethics for healthcare interpreters and apply them to real-world settings using the strategies provided to navigate these scenarios successfully. They will also learn and practice basic interpreting protocols throughout the course. Finally, participants will learn how to break down complex medical terminology and interpret it effectively. The course and course textbook are in English, but participants will have the opportunity to do certain activities in the non-English language, including role plays, discussion, and group work. |
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| Modules/Chapters: | - Getting Started and Course Overview
- Introduction to Healthcare Interpreting
- Code of Ethics
- Decision Making and Applying Ethics to real-world situations
- Interpreter Skills (basic interpreter protocols
- memory development
- note-taking skills
- role plays)
- Mediation (identifying language barriers
- intervening
- mediation)
- Medical Terminology (Greek and Latin roots and affixes
- researching and developing glossaries)
- Setting next steps
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| 9 | medical communication ambassadors medical interpreter training |
| Organization: | mary schwieter
1701 Monroe St.
La Porte, IN 46350
MCA |
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| Program Type: | Medical Interpreting Training Program (40+ hours) |
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| Expires: | 8/25/2027 |
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| Registry Id: | 25-TR-1028 |
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| Presented: | | Online: | Yes | Onsite: | No | Hybrid: | No |
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| Contact: | maria schwieter (CEO) |
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| Contact Email: | circe@mallofmagic.com |
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| Contact Phone: | 2192295351 |
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| Description: | 16 week course on line, students cover one chapter a week for 16 chapters. homework and quizzes every week, watch instruction video for every chapter every week, mandatory 2 hour zoom every week for practice purposes with instructor. this is a bilingual course, English/Spanish 80 hours. There is a pre and post test, midterm oral and written, final oral and written exam. Students receive a diploma of completion at the end of the course. |
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| Modules/Chapters: | - introduction
- pre test chapter one ethics
- standards of practice practice scenarios via zoom
- HIPPA
- cultural competency
- advocady
- infection control
- role of chaplain
- cardiology
- medical terminology
- practice scenarios
- oncology
- medical terminology
- practice scenarios
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| 10 | Medical Interpretation Training |
| Organization: | Northeast Community College
801 E BENJAMIN
P.O Box 469
Norfolk, NE 68701
www.northeast.edu |
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| Program Type: | Medical Interpreting Training Program (40+ hours) |
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| Expires: | 1/21/2027 |
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| Registry Id: | 25-TR-1001 |
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| Presented: | | Online: | No | Onsite: | No | Hybrid: | Yes |
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| Contact: | Heather Claussen (Director of Allied Health) |
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| Contact Email: | heatherc@northeast.edu |
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| Contact Phone: | 4028447334 |
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| Description: | The medical interpreter course aims to prepare students for healthcare interpretation tests to be certified by providing them with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively communicate in medical settings |
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| Modules/Chapters: | - Standards and Role of The Medical Interpreter
- Medical Interpreter Ethics
- Cultural Competence
- Basics Medical Terminology
- Tests & Diagnostics
- Integumentary System
- Muskuloskeletal System
- Nervous System
- Digestive System
- Endocrine System
- Reproductive System
- Urinary System
- Circulatory System
- Respiratory System
- Sensory System
- Special Populations
- Exam Preparedness
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| 11 | Medical Interpreter Certificate 60 Hour |
| Organization: | Language Access Academy
249 W. Thornhill FW Texas 76115
249 W. Thornhill
Fort Worth, TX 76115
https://languageaccessacademy.co |
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| Program Type: | Medical Interpreting Training Program (40+ hours) |
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| Expires: | 6/2/2027 |
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| Registry Id: | 25-TR-1020 |
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| Presented: | | Online: | Yes | Onsite: | Yes | Hybrid: | Yes |
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| Contact: | Fabio Torres (Executive Director) |
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| Contact Email: | ftorres@languageaccessacademy.co |
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| Contact Phone: | 8172892798 |
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| Description: | The 60-hour Medical Interpreter Training is a hands-on, performance-based program focused on methodology and real-world application. Designed to build strong interpreting skills, this training prepares participants to work effectively in healthcare settings.
Participants will explore the core components of healthcare interpreting, including:
The goals and purpose of interpretation in medical environments
Common modes of interpretation used in healthcare
The roles and responsibilities of the interpreter during a medical encounter
In addition, the training offers an in-depth look at interpreting ethics, professional standards, and best practices for managing everyday healthcare interpreting sessions.
This course is ideal for interpreters looking to enter the healthcare field, as well as practicing interpreters who want a comprehensive refresher to strengthen their skills and knowledge. |
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| Modules/Chapters: | - Goal of Interpreter in Healthcare Setting
- Modes of Interpreting in Healthcare Session
- Interpreter Code of Ethics in Healthcare Setting
- Interpreter Roles in Healthcare Setting
- Facilitating the Interpreting Session in Healthcare Setting
- Culture and Communication
- Language Rights for the LEP Populations
- Understanding Medical Terminology
- General Medical Knowledge - Physiology and Anatomy
- Medical Tests and Diagnostics
- Health Compliance
- Mental Health
- Memory and Note Taking
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| 12 | Medical Interpreter Program |
| Organization: | Southern California School of Interpretation
222 Pacific Coast Highway
Suite 1306
El Segundo, CA 90245
www.interpreting.com |
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| Program Type: | Medical Interpreting Training Program (40+ hours) |
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| Expires: | 1/26/2028 |
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| Registry Id: | 26-TR-1001 |
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| Presented: | | Online: | Yes | Onsite: | No | Hybrid: | No |
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| Contact: | Nestor Wagner (Director) |
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| Contact Email: | wagner@interpreting.com |
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| Contact Phone: | 1.800.625.6222 |
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| Description: | The Medical Interpreter Program is a 9-month professional training program designed to prepare bilingual individuals to work confidently and accurately as medical interpreters. Students build essential medical terminology and interpreting skills to interpret between English and Spanish in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare environments where clear communication is critical.
Because medical interpreting can directly impact patient safety and quality of care, the program emphasizes accuracy, professionalism, interpreter ethics, and proper interpreting protocol. Students learn how to interpret in real medical situations involving symptoms, diagnoses, procedures, informed consent, treatment instructions, and discharge planning—while maintaining professional boundaries and professional standards.
All courses are taught by Nestor Wagner, a certified interpreter, and Dr. Maria Sanso, a medical doctor. Their combined expertise helps students understand both the realities of healthcare communication and the skills required to interpret effectively in medical settings.
To earn a Certificate of Completion, students must successfully complete three courses with a grade of 70% or higher in each course:
- Introduction to Medical Interpretation I
- Introduction to Medical Interpretation II
- Sight Translation for Medical Interpreters
Each course includes 27 hours of instruction, totaling 81 hours of instruction across the full program. Students also receive ongoing support through weekly live office hours with an instructor, where they can ask questions, receive coaching, and improve their performance step by step.
In addition, students have once-a-month access to Dr. Maria Sanso for live support focused specifically on medical terminology, giving students the opportunity to clarify medical concepts, ask terminology questions, and strengthen their understanding of healthcare language.
ONLINE INTERPRETING LABORATORY (Unlimited 24/7 Access)
One of the strongest advantages of this program is the Online Interpreting Laboratory, included at no extra cost. Students receive unlimited 24/7 access, allowing them to practice whenever it fits their schedule—early mornings, evenings, weekends, or between work shifts. For optimum results, students are encouraged to practice 1 to 1.5 hours daily.
The online lab provides a consistent space to strengthen real interpreting skills over time, including listening comprehension, vocabulary recall, accuracy, and delivery. This daily practice approach helps students improve steadily and build confidence, rather than relying on short-term memorization.
LIVE ASSESSMENT AND INSTRUCTOR SUPPORT
Each course includes one live over-the-phone assessment in real time with a certified interpreter, followed by a detailed written performance report. This gives students realistic experience interpreting under pressure and helps them identify strengths and areas for improvement.
KNOWI PCG (AI - Powered Practice Creator and Grader)
In addition to the online laboratory and instructor support, students benefit from Knowi, our proprietary AI-powered training tool. Knowi allows students to create practice activities and receive immediate feedback through our AI model, helping them improve faster and stay motivated throughout the program.
With Knowi, students can generate realistic practice sessions and strengthen skills in multiple areas, including:
- Consecutive interpreting practice (improving memory, accuracy, and structured delivery)
- Simultaneous interpreting practice (developing speed and control)
- Sight translation practice (oral translation of healthcare documents)
Knowi helps students train more effectively by offering fast, consistent feedback anytime they practice. This means students do not need to wait for a class session to identify errors, strengthen terminology, or repeat targeted exercises. It also encourages repetition, which is one of the most important keys to long-term improvement.
By the end of the program, students gain the medical vocabulary, interpreting techniques, ethical foundation, and performance practice needed to begin working as professional medical interpreters with confidence and readiness. |
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| Modules/Chapters: | - Medical Interpreter Foundations: Ethics
- Protocol
- and Professional Standards
- Medical Terminology Mastery: English–Spanish for Healthcare
- Interpreting Skills: Consecutive
- Simultaneous
- and Sight Translation
- Real-World Medical Practice: Forms
- Scenarios
- and Clinical Communication
- Performance Training: Knowi AI Practice
- Live Assessments
- and Instructor Support
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| 13 | Online medical interpreter training- English/Spanish specific |
| Organization: | MedTalk Training
PO BOX 17
Alton Bay, NH 03810
medtalktraining.com |
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| Program Type: | Medical Interpreting Training Program (40+ hours) |
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| Expires: | 5/13/2027 |
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| Registry Id: | 25-TR-1008 |
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| Presented: | | Online: | Yes | Onsite: | No | Hybrid: | No |
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| Contact: | Idil Hernandez (President) |
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| Contact Email: | idil@medtalktraining.com |
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| Contact Phone: | 6037704218 |
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| Description: | Our medical interpreter course is online, self-paced, with individualized attention and feedback. You submit the written and recorded assignments on your own time, without the stress of login in for classes on specific days or hours. The instructor is available to guide you, answer questions, or solve technical issues you may have related to the platform. Our course covers medical terminology that you will later use on your recorded assignments, giving you better understanding of the message to be interpreted. We help you develop note-taking skills, which is fundamental to interpreting with accuracy and completeness, as well as an effective tool to prepare for the national exam |
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| Modules/Chapters: | - Systems of the body- terminology
- Internal organs
- Common medications
- Root words
- suffixes and prefixes
- Standards of Practice
- Roles of the Interpreter
- Laws and Regulations to Health Care Interpreting
- Code of Ethics
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| 14 | Programa de entrenamiento para intérpretes médicos de 60 horas |
| Organization: | Diana Gonzalez Ovando
Street: Antillas
No. 609 Apartment: 103B
Ciudad de México, AL 03303
www.linkedin.com/in/diana-gonzález-ovando-hub-cmi-396485228 |
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| Program Type: | Medical Interpreting Training Program (40+ hours) |
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| Expires: | 8/6/2027 |
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| Registry Id: | 25-TR-1023 |
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| Presented: | | Online: | Yes | Onsite: | No | Hybrid: | No |
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| Contact: | Diana Gonzalez Ovando (BA Hispanic Linguistics and CMI-Spanish) |
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| Contact Email: | info@proudof.org |
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| Contact Phone: | +52 55 40238730 |
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| Description: | In practice, medical interpreters enter the workforce with few or no tools to provide excellent service. This not only affects patients and LEP's, but also the mental health of the interpreters themselves, causing anxiety and stress.
This is the reason why we want to offer the Hispanic community, who may not necessarily be familiar with American medical and healthcare jargon, a high-quality course in our own language and culture, emphasizing laws, medical jargon, and culture that can be a significant challenge if learned on the fly. Our goal is also to offer a price appropriate to our geography and salaries. |
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| Modules/Chapters: | - Clase 1: Introducción a la Interpretación. Oratoria. Práctica 1: Toma de Notas.
- Clase 2: La triada. Introducción a los principios éticos. Leyes y estándares de prácticas. Práctica 2: Práctica de audio. Toma de notas.
- Clase 3: Introducción a la Terminología Médica. Partes del cuerpo y sus modismos regionales. Protocolos. Práctica 3: Práctica de audio. Toma de notas y tu propio glosario.
- Clase 4: Introducción a la Terminología Médica. Raiz. Sufijo. Prefijo. Práctica 4: Reconocimiento y construcción de terminología médica.
- Clase 5: Sistema Tegumentario. Técnicas de interpretación. Autocuidados y desempeño. Práctica 5: Toma de notas.
- Clase 6: Sistema Musculoesquelético. Músculos. Técnicas de Interpretación. La Predicción. Estándares de prácticas. Practica 6: Casos de comprensión.
- Clase 7: Sistema Musculoesquelético. Huesos. Técnicas de Interpretación. Intención. Tono. Propósito. Práctica 7: Práctica de audio. Toma de notas.
- Clase 8: Sistema Nervioso. Central y Periférico. Técnicas de interpretación. Conjunciones ambibalentes. Ética: ¿qué hago cuando no entendí? Práctica 8: Práctica de audio con video. Toma de notas.
- Clase 9: Sistema Nervioso. El Cerebro y la salud mental. Técnicas de Interpretación. Fatiga y trauma bicario. Introducción de los estándares de prácticas. Práctica 9: Juego de Rol.
- Clase 10: Sistema Linfático y Circulatorio. Sistema Linfático. Técnicas de Interpretación. Verbo-Sujeto. Sujeto-Adjetivo. Práctica 10: Prácita de audio en video. Toma de notas.
- Clase 11: Sistema LInfático y Circulatorio. Sistema Circulatorio. Toma de notas. Marco temporal. Dosis. Prescripciones. Práctica 11: Dictado para toma de notas.
- Clase 12: Sistema Cardiopulmonar. El Corazón. Técnicas de interpretación. Palabras sin traducción. El código de ética. Práctica 12: Práctica de audio con video. Toma de notas.
- Clase 13: Sistema Cardiopulmonar. Los Pulmones. Toma de notas. Signos vitales y lista de medicamentos. Práctica 13: Práctica de audio y toma de notas.
- Clase 14: HIPAA y leyes civiles. Multitareas. Priorizar y afinar el criterio mediante un objetivo claro. Práctica 14: Mira estos videos. Piensa. Opina.
- Clase 15: HIPAA. OCR. Programa de cumplimiento HIPAA. Incumplimientos HIPAA. Práctica 15: Imagina qué necesitarías si fueras un CE y qué necesitarías de tus BA's.
- Clase 16: Sistema Gastrointestinal. Ejercicio: Describe en tu idioma meta el ciclo de los alimentos. Técnicas de interpretación: Registro o tono. Ética: Dialecto e Idioma. Práctica 16: Práctica de audio con video. Toma de notas.
- Clase 17: Sistema Endócrino. Técnicas de Interpretación: Documentos legales. Trámites. Leyes: Medicaid vs Medicare. DNR y Directivas Avanzadas de salud. Práctica 17: Práctica de audio y video. Toma de notas.
- Clase 18: Sistema Endócrino. Diabetes. Traducción en voz alta. Ejercicios: Lee los formularios de consentimiento. Toma de notas. Práctica 18: Elegimos las prácticas más problemáticas durante el curso. Ejercicio: Redacta tu propia consultoría de diabetes.
- Clase 19: Sistema Urinario. Traducción en voz alta. Ejercicios: Lee los formularios de consentimiento. Toma de notas. Práctica 19: Elegimos los ejercicios más problemáticos de prácticas anteriores.
- Clase 20: Sistema Reproductor. Técnicas de interpretación: Temas tabú. Nuestros propios límites. Profesionalismo. Práctica 20: Práctica de audio y video. Toma de notas.
- Clase 21: Embarazo y Parto. Técnicas de interpretación: Temas tabú. Acercamiento cultural. Práctica 21: Práctica de Audio. Toma de notas.
- Clase 22: Lactancia. Técnicas de interpretación: Temas tabú. Acercamiento cultural. Práctica 22: Práctica de Audio. Toma de notas. Ejercicio: Redacta tu propia consejería de lactancia.
- Clase 23: Genética. Ética: Etnicidad y diversidad cultural. Malos entendidos en la historia de la genética. Respeto. Práctica 23: Práctica de Audio. Toma de notas.
- Clase 24: Terapia Física o Fisioterápia. Técnicas de interprteación: Algunas sesiones difíciles de entender. Diferencias dialectales. Práctica 24: Práctica de Audio en video. Toma de notas.
- Clase 25: Terapia Ocupacional. Estándares de Prácticas. Transaparencia. Honestidad. Cumplimiento. Práctica 25: Práctica de Audio. Toma de notas.
- Clase 26: Terapia de Lenguaje. Estándares de Prácticas. Código de ética. Ejercicio: Traducción en voz alta del código de ética del NCIHC. Práctica 26: Práctica de audio. Toma de notas.
- Clase 27: Salud dental y ortodoncia. Estándares de Prácticas. Criterio. Hermenéutica. Sesgos. Caso de prácticas filosofía y ética. Piensa y opina 3 casos de dilemas éticos. Práctica 27: Práctica de audio. Toma de notas.
- Clase 28: Práctica del examen escrito. Resolución del examen escrito de prueba y resolución de dudas.
- Clase 29: Práctica del examen oral. Resolución del examen oral de prueba y resolución de dudas. Práctica.
- Clase 30: Examen escrito. Una hora de examen con cámara abierta. Examen oral por turnos.
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| 15 | SPAN 2389 Academic Cooperative (English/Spanish Medical Interpreter Training |
| Organization: | Dallas College
1601 Botham Jean Blvd.
Dallas, TX , 75215.
https://www.dallascollege.edu/pages/default.aspx |
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| Program Type: | Medical Interpreting Training Program (40+ hours) |
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| Expires: | 4/8/2028 |
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| Registry Id: | 26-TR-1005 |
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| Presented: | | Online: | Yes | Onsite: | No | Hybrid: | No |
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| Contact: | Silvia Graham (Dr.) |
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| Contact Email: | sgraham@dallascollege.edu |
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| Description: | This course is a credit-bearing, 40-hour medical interpreter education course designed to prepare bilingual Spanish–English students for professional medical interpreting in healthcare settings. The course integrates interpreter training, medical terminology development, cultural competency, and knowledge of the U.S. healthcare system to support students pursuing national medical interpreter certification.
Instruction focuses on the development of interpreting skills in the three primary modalities used in healthcare communication: consecutive interpreting, simultaneous interpreting, and sight translation. Students practice interpreting through structured exercises, simulated healthcare encounters, and terminology-focused activities conducted in both Spanish and English.
The course introduces the professional standards that guide medical interpreting practice, including the interpreter code of ethics, standards of practice, and appropriate interpreter interventions. Students learn to manage interpreting sessions effectively while maintaining role boundaries, accuracy, and confidentiality in clinical communication.
A significant component of the course is the development of bilingual medical vocabulary across major body systems. Students study terminology related to cardiovascular, digestive, musculoskeletal, nervous, respiratory, endocrine, reproductive, renal, lymphatic, and integumentary systems. Terminology instruction is delivered in both Spanish and English to support accurate interpretation in healthcare contexts.
The curriculum also addresses cultural competency and communication in diverse healthcare environments. Students examine sociocultural factors that influence patient–provider communication and explore the interpreter’s role in supporting equitable healthcare access for linguistically diverse populations. Legal and ethical considerations within the U.S. healthcare system are introduced to contextualize interpreter responsibilities in clinical settings.
Assessment methods include quizzes, exams, interpreting exercises, discussion-based learning activities, and a certification-practice assessment. Students complete interpreting exercises in all three modalities and participate in structured discussions related to ethics, advocacy, and interpreter decision-making. The course concludes with a comprehensive final assessment of interpreting knowledge and terminology.
The course includes documentation guidance to help students understand eligibility requirements for national medical interpreter certification exams such as those offered by the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) and the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI).
This course is not a language-learning course; it is designed for bilingual Spanish–English students with sufficient proficiency in both languages to engage in interpreter training. Instruction emphasizes professional interpreter competencies rather than language acquisition |
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| Modules/Chapters: | - 1. Fundamentals of Medical Interpreting (Covers interpreter roles
- standards of practice
- and introduction to interpreting.)
- 2-Interpreter Ethics
- Modes
- and Session Management (Covers code of ethics
- simultaneous/consecutive/sight translation
- managing the interpreting session
- 3. Cultural Competency and the U.S. Healthcare System (Covers advocacy
- sociocultural competence
- and healthcare system knowledge.)
- 4. Medical Terminology for Healthcare Interpreting (Covers body systems and bilingual medical terminology development.)
- 5. Interpreting Practice and Certification Preparation (Covers interpreting exercises
- simulated encounters
- and certification practice test.)
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| 16 | The Workloop Medical Interpreter Training |
| Organization: | The Workloop
150 SE 2nd Ave
Delray Beach, FL 33444
https://theworkloop.com/ |
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| Program Type: | Medical Interpreting Training Program (40+ hours) |
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| Expires: | 10/7/2026 |
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| Registry Id: | 24-TR-1058 |
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| Presented: | | Online: | Yes | Onsite: | No | Hybrid: | No |
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| Contact: | Raul Escoto (Training Manager) |
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| Contact Email: | raul@theworkloop.com |
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| Contact Phone: | 50487497898 |
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| Description: | Our medical interpreter training program offers an immersive experience designed to prepare candidates for the demands of medical interpretation. The program covers foundational knowledge and provides extensive opportunities for practical application, with lessons integrating real-world interpreting exercises. By the end, participants will be equipped to navigate medical settings confidently.
A key focus is on practical skills. Candidates engage in role-playing exercises that mimic healthcare interactions, allowing them to apply their knowledge of medical terminology, communication techniques, and cultural awareness. This blend of theory and practice ensures participants develop the intellectual and practical skills needed to excel.
Mastering healthcare language is also emphasized. Candidates become fluent in medical terminology, learning to apply it effectively when interpreting between patients and healthcare providers. By the end of the training, students will have a solid understanding of medical language to facilitate accurate communication.
Cultural competence is another cornerstone. Interpreters must bridge cultural differences that may influence communication. Our curriculum focuses on understanding these differences and how they impact medical interactions. Candidates learn to approach these situations with empathy, ensuring clear communication despite cultural barriers.
The program also emphasizes critical thinking through case studies and real-world scenarios. Candidates practice assessing situations and choosing effective interpreting strategies, preparing them for complex, high-pressure scenarios in the field.
In addition to language and culture, the program covers the U.S. healthcare system. Candidates learn about various medical environments, from hospitals to outpatient clinics, and the different communication needs in each. This knowledge is crucial for improving patient outcomes and reducing miscommunication.
Ethics is central to the training. Candidates are instructed on ethical standards, such as impartiality and confidentiality, and on legal requirements like patient privacy regulations (HIPAA). This prepares them for real-world challenges, helping them maintain professionalism while upholding ethical and legal responsibilities.
The emotional aspects of medical interpreting are also addressed. Interpreters frequently work in distressing situations, so the program offers strategies for maintaining professionalism in emotionally charged encounters. This helps interpreters manage the emotional demands of the job, reducing burnout over time.
This training offers a pathway to certification, instilling a strong sense of responsibility. With a solid foundation in ethics, cultural competence, and medical knowledge, graduates are equipped to deliver high-quality services, fostering trust between healthcare providers and patients. |
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| Modules/Chapters: | - Introduction to medical interpretation
- Modes of interpretation
- Roles if the Interpreter
- Memory retention strategies
- US Healthcare System
- Body organization and Major Body Systems
- NCIHC
- IMIA and CHIA Codes of Ethics
- Standards of practice for medical interpreters
- Cultural Competency
- Western Medicine
- HIPAA rules
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