BECOME A PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL INTERPRETER

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A: Yes! Students who would like a 60-hour certificate have the option to add an additional 10 hours of training at no additional cost. Further information will be provided to all students who register. If you have any questions, please contact us for more information. 

A: All students must be proficient in English and at least one other language; all languages are welcome as the training is language-neutral. In addition, having a high-speed internet connection with a computer,  a microphone & webcam is required. Students will be asked to submit evidence of dual-language proficiency before the first day class. There are a number of ways prove dual-language proficiency, which are listed in the prerequisites section of this page. If you require a language test, please contact us and we can help you arrange an affordable one. We offer language proficiency exams from an independent 3rd party in more than 100 languages for a flat rate of $75 per exam. 

A: After successfully completing the training, certificate holders are qualified to work as medical interpreters in most states; interpreters should check their state laws. Our training course also fulfills the training prerequisite to sit for the CCHI & NBCMI certification exams.  After gaining some work experience, we encourage students to sit for the certification exam to further distinguish themselves. Learn more about the differences between a certificate and certification by clicking here. 

A: This 50-hour certificate course serves as a prerequisite to the CCHI and NBCMI exams. The Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreter (CCHI) and the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NCBMI) are the two most highly reputed national organizations that provide healthcare interpreters with certification. If you have further inquiries, click here to contact us.

A: Much of the medical terminology will be presented in the form of a recorded lecture with an assignment to ensure you were retaining the information that was presented. Students will be assigned the recorded lectures throughout the course and will have 5-6 days to watch them and complete their assignment. Afterwards, they have the opportunity to discuss what they learned and ask questions to the trainer who presented the lecture during a live class session.

A: After finish the training, you will be promoted to take the proctored 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 you complete your 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 within 24-72 hours.

A: If  you already paid for a course and are not able to make it, we will issue you a full refund 7 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.