BECOME A PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL INTERPRETER

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A: Successfully completing this class provides an assessment-based certificate, which is evidence that you have received and successfully passed a medical interpreter training course. A training certificate is a qualification to work as a professional medical interpreter. A certification is the earned after earning a certificate and, typically, gaining work experience as an interpreter. Learn more about the differences between a certificate and certification by clicking here.

A: In addition to having a high-speed internet connection, a computer with a microphone & webcam is required. Students will be asked to submit evidence of dual-language proficiency before the first day class. Language proficiency is also a requirement to sit for the CCHI & NBCMI exams to become a certified medical interpreter. There are a number of ways prove dual-language proficiency, which are listed in the prerequisites section of this page; our criteria will be the same as outlined by the CCHI and NBCMI. If you require a language test, please contact us and we can help you arrange an affordable one. We offer language proficiency exams in more than 100 languages for a flat rate of $75 per exam.

A: The Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreter (CCHI) and the National Board Certified Medical Interpreters (NCBMI) are the two most highly reputed national organizations that provide healthcare interpreters with certification. Once you pass their exam, you can say that you are a certified medical interpreter; in order to sit for the CCHI or NBCMI exam and become a certified medical interpreter, one must provide evidence of at least 40 hours of healthcare interpreter training, which this course provides. In addition to this, one must prove their proficiency in a second language and that they have at least a high school education. If you have further inquiries, click here to contact us.

A: After passing your final exam, you have completed the training prerequisite to becoming a certified medical interpreter. You can use the certificate you earned through this training to work for private companies at their discretion; this training is designed to prepare you to sit for the CCHI or NBCMI exams mentioned in the question above. 

A: If  you already paid for a course and are not able to make it, we will issue you a full refund 14 days before the course has started. Please click here and request a refund.

A: After paying the trainers, all funds from this training will be used by the nonprofit to advance Americans Against Language Barrier's mission of increasing the quality of life of those with limited English proficiency. Explore our website to learn about our current projects and feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.

A: After you complete your 50 hours of training, you will be promoted to take a final exam. After you pass the final exam with a score of 80%, you will be given a signed certificate of completion .

A: After finish the training, you will be promoted to take the final exam. The final exam will be offered the Saturday following the end of the training, giving students ample time to study. The final exam will be offered twice per month, therefore students may defer their exam until the second time it is offered if they feel they need more time to study. The final exam will consist of short answer & multiple choice questions that cover the content of the training, with an emphasis on critical thinking skills and decision-making. In order to pass, you must score at least 80%. If you do not pass on your first attempt, you may make a second attempt after thoroughly studying the curriculum and speaking with one of the directors or trainers about what went wrong and why.

A: After finish the training, you will be promoted to take the final exam. The final exam will be offered the Saturday following the end of the training, giving students ample time to study. The final exam will be offered twice per month, therefore students may defer their exam until the second time it is offered if they feel they need more time to study. The final exam will consist of short answer & multiple choice questions that cover the content of the training, with an emphasis on critical thinking skills and decision-making. In order to pass, you must score at least 80%. If you do not pass on your first attempt, you may make a second attempt after thoroughly studying the curriculum and speaking with one of the directors or trainers about what went wrong and why.