Are you bilingual in English and Spanish? Get the skills and basic vocabulary you need to start working in the high demand field of medical interpreting.
Prepare for two industry certifications (state and national), and upon successful completion of the course receive a LaGuardia certificate of completion.
COURSES
Career Insider Series: Professions in Healthcare (Certified Medical Administrative Assistant & Medical Interpreter)
• Begin a career in one of the fastest growing healthcare fields in the U.S.
• Meet with our industry experts and find out how you can provide crucial support to patients by becoming a Medical Interpreter or a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant.
Medical Interpreter Language Screening (Spanish/English)
Pass this diagnostic exam before registering for the Medical Interpreter Program. The diagnostic exam is valid for up to one year. Nonrefundable testing fee applies. ND
Location: Online
Weekday: Saturday
Time: 11:00 AM – 01:00 PM
Fee: $25
Course Code: MEDI099W26.T05.01.00
Medical Interpreting: Fundamental Skills (Spanish/English)
Learn the essential skills, vocabulary and ethics of medical interpreting while preparing for national certification. You will develop your ability to interpret accurately and compassionately between English and Spanish speakers in medical environments. You’ll also prepare for the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) Certified Healthcare Interpreter exam and the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI) Certified Medical Interpreter exam. Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalency, mandatory information session, and passing of a Spanish/English diagnostic exam. (The diagnostic exam is valid for up to one year. Cost of textbook included in course fee.) Payment plan available. ND
REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Passing appropriate level of Spanish/English
- Medical Interpreter Language Screening
CAREER PROFILE
Contact Us
Career and Professional Programs
Phone
(718) 482-5481
Email
aceprofessional@lagcc.cuny.edu
Room:
C-222
Office Hours:
Mon-Thurs 10:00 AM – 6:15 PM & Sat 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Register
Click here to register for the Medical Interpreter Certificate Program. Before starting, you will first need to pass a language screening. Click here to create a profile and then register for Spanish-English Medical Interpreter Language Screening. Once you have passed the screening, you may register for the Spanish-English Medical Interpreting: Fundamental Skills course.
