# Medical Interpreting (Certificate of Achievement)

Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Legal and Community Interpreting

Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/44166/44231/44208/44418/44592

The Medical Interpreting certificate was created to prepare students for 1) to be successful at passing the National certification exam for healthcare interpreters; and 2) prepare students for a career in healthcare interpreting. During their coursework, students will learn the four basic skills of interpreting: 1) communication conduit; 2) meaning broker; 3) cultural broker; and 4) healthcare advocate. After successfully obtaining the certificate, students will be able to 1) meet all the qualifications to take the National Certification Exam; and 2) they would be qualified to interpret for healthcare providers and limited English proficient patients.

**Career Opportunities**

free-lance interpreter; interpreter at community clinic; hospital staff interpreter;

**Program Learning Outcomes**

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

1.  Demonstrate healthcare interpreting ethics and standards of practice.
2.  Create and apply effective terminology, skills, and self-assessments tools and criteria to adequately prepare in the healthcare environment.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Core Courses:** | | 10 |
| LCI 201B | Introduction to Medical Interpreting | 4 |
| LCI 203 | Consecutive Interpretation-Spanish | 4 |
| LCI 206B | Advanced Skills and Exam Preparation - Medical | 2 |
| **Total Units:** | | 10 |