Are you bilingual in English and Spanish? Work in a high demand and flexible field while helping others understand vital medical information.
Learn the skills and basic vocabulary needed to start working in the high demand field of medical interpreting.
Become a qualified medical interpreter by completing the Level 1 course (45 hours) and passing the national LanguageLine Solutions Interpreter Skills Test.
Become a qualified medical interpreter by completing the Level 1 course (45 hours) and passing the national LanguageLine Solutions Interpreter Skills Test.
COURSES
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
Medical Interpreting: Fundamental Skills (Spanish/English)
Learn basic interpreter skills, such as building a personal glossary, and practice medical interpretation through role play. You will 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 and passing of a Spanish/English diagnostic exam. (The diagnostic exam is valid for up to one year. Cost of text book included in course fee.) Payment plan available. ND
Payment plan available with an initial payment of $725 ($675 toward tuition and a $50 Payment Plan fee). Please create an account and contact acereg@lagcc.cuny.edu if you are interested.
Location: C253
Weekday: Saturday
Time: 09:00 AM – 02:00 PM
Fee: $1125
Course Code: MEDI100F24.T05.01.00
REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Passing appropriate level of Spanish/English
- Medical Interpreter Language Screening
CAREER PROFILE
Medical interpreters can work in a hospital setting full-time, earning $35,000 to $45,000 annually. Or they can work as freelancers over the phone or in person, earning $35 to $55/hour with flexible hours.
Employment of interpreters and translators is projected to grow 29% from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
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.
