Are you bilingual in English and Spanish? Work in a high demand and flexible field while helping others understand vital medical information.
Become a qualified medical interpreter by completing the Level 1 course (45 hours) and passing the national LanguageLine Solutions Interpreter Skills Test.
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.
Location: Online
Weekday: Thursday
Time: 06:00 PM – 08:00 PM
Fee: $0
Course Code: INFO008U25.T05.01.00
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: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fee: $25
Course Code: MEDI099U25.T05.01.00
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 $675 ($625 toward tuition and a $50 Payment Plan fee). Please create an account and contact acereg@lagcc.cuny.edu if you are interested.
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.
