Bridging the gap (btg) Interpreter training

This 40-hour course prepares bilingual individuals to work as interpreters in hospital and clinic settings. It covers topics ranging from roles and styles, ethics, vocabulary, and advocacy techniques in interpreting. LAMP is the only agency in St. Louis licensed to train the Bridging the Gap curriculum.

 

Who is it for?

Ideal participants for this course are bilingual individuals who are:

• Working in or planning to work in health care or in human services
• College or university students with a passion for languages and serving their community
• Retirees or individuals interested in pursuing a new and flexible career

 

Requirements to participate

In order to enroll in this course, you must:

• Have or obtain proof of language proficiency in English and one other language that you will be interpreting in
• Be 18 years of age or older
• Have a high school diploma, GED certificate, or university/college degree (this may also count as proof of language proficiency)
• Attend all 40 hours of training

 

What does it cover?

Participants of this course will learn:

• Interpreter roles
• National codes of ethics
• Interpreting skills practice
• Culture and its impact on interpreting
• Introduction to medical terminology
• Health disparities

 

why Bridging the gap?

Bridging the Gap is a well established and trusted medical interpreter training program in the United States. LAMP’s all-inclusive pricing covers:

• Language proficiency assessment
• Full 40 hours of training
• Textbooks: Bridging the Gap Textbook for Medical Interpreters, bilingual medical glossary, and Guide to Common Medications
• Signed and individually numbered Certificate of Completion.

 

registration And enrollment

Total Tuition: $750.00

• Includes course textbook
• bilingual medical glossary (if available in your target language) 

Special Pricing for LAMP Interpreters:

• Discounted rate available for active interpreters who have completed assignments within the last month
• Eligibility will be verified by a LAMP supervisor

Prerequisites:  

• In-Person Presence: Attendance is required from Monday to Friday.
• Full Participation: Completion of all training sessions is mandatory.     
• Registration Fee: Non-refundable.     
• Additional Fees: A $75.00 language assessment fee may apply if needed.
• Class Cancellation: LAMP reserves the right to cancel the class if the minimum number of participants is not reached.

 

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upcoming training dates:

1.September 09 – September 13,2024

Time:9:00am – 5pm

Registration Deadlines: July 01, 2024 – September 01, 2024

2.January 13 – January 17,2025

Time: 9:00am – 5pm

Registration Deadlines: December 31, 2025 – January 10, 2025

3.June 2, – June 6,2025

Time: 9:00am – 5pm

Registration Deadlines: May 20, 2025 – June 01, 2025

4.September 15 – September 19,2025

Time:9:00am – 5pm

Registration Deadlines: July 01, 2025- September 01, 2025 

 

Before making a payment, please ensure you have received a confirmation of your registration. If you are a LAMP interpreter, remember to apply your discount code during checkout.

 

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