The Medical Interpreter Interpreter Training (LIVE- ONLINE)
The Medical interpreter – Interpreter training
This 40-hour course prepares bilingual individuals to support the communicative autonomy of patients and medical providers as qualified interpreters. The curriculum, developed by Cross Cultural Communications, covers the role of the interpreter, the profession of medical interpreting, protocols and skills, guidelines for if, when, and how to intervene as the interpreter, and healthcare laws and terminology. The course qualifies and prepares interpreters to take national certification examinations with CCHI or NBCMI.
Who is it for?
Ideal participants for this course are:
- Interpreters interested in professional development or pursuing national certification
- Bilingual individuals working in or planning to work in health care or in human services
- Bilingual college or university students with a passion for languages and serving their community
- Bilingual retirees or individuals interested in pursuing a new and flexible career
Prerequisites
In order to enroll in this course, you must:
- Have or obtain proof of language proficiency in English and at least 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)
- Be able to attend all 40 hours of training via Zoom
What does it cover?
Participants of this course will learn:
- History, credentials, ethics, and professional development in interpreting protocols and skills
- When and how to intervene in a way that supports communicative autonomy
- Healthcare-specific considerations for community interpreters
- How to advance the profession by upholding role boundaries and educating stakeholders about the role of the interpreter
Why The Medical Interpreter?
Cross-Cultural Communications’ curriculum, The Community Interpreter International, is the most widely-taught introductory interpreting curriculum, and is used in training courses and college classes. The Medical Edition, taught in this course, addresses the healthcare specialty specifically, and is accessible for beginners, with the depth to address experienced interpreters as well. LAMP’s pricing includes:
- Full 40 hours of live, online training
- Textbook: The Medical Interpreter (Culture and Language Press)
- Certificate of Completion
registration And enrollment
Total Tuition: $750.00
- Discounted rate available for active interpreters who have completed assignments within the last month
- Eligibility will be verified by a LAMP supervisor
Requirements:
- Live online training via Zoom: Attendance is required for all 10 sessions.
- Participants will need a personal computer, fast internet connection, and headset or headphones with microphone for the class.
- 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.
upcoming training dates:
Monday May 12 – May 23,2025
2 week, Monday-Friday, 4 hours of class per day
Time: 10am – 3pm CDT, break from 12pm-1pm CDT
(8am-1 PDT, 11 am-4pm EDT, 3 pm-8 pm UTC)
Registration Deadlines: May 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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