Medical Interpreting

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.