Asnuntuck Community College

Certificate for Medical Interpreter

Medical Interpreters work at hospitals, schools, clinics, mental health facilities, and doctors' offices. They can also work as independent contractors for the many agencies, both local and nationwide. At hospitals, interpreters are required to work in various departments to facilitate communication between patient and provider. As independent contractors, interpreters may work on-site, from home as over-the-phone interpreters, or Video Remote Interpreters:

On-Site Interpreting (OSI): Interpreters are physically present at the assignment's location and are therefore able to both see and hear the parties they interpret for.

Over-the-Phone Interpreting (OPI): Interpreters speak with the designated parties only by phone and are therefore unable to see them. OPI requires strong listening skills without the aid of visual cues.

Video Remote Interpreting (VRI): Interpreters use a camera and microphone to communicate with the designated parties only by phone and are unable to see them. OPI requires strong listening skills without the aid of visual cues.

Video Remote Interpreting (VRI): Interpreters use a camera and microphone to communicate with the designated parties. VRI enables the interpreter to see and hear the speakers and pick up on non-verbal cues missed with OPI.

There is a critical need for trained medical interpreters! This 60-hour program provides a working knowledge of medical interpreting, including standards of practice, ethics, HIPAA regulations, cultural competency, and medical terminology/vocabulary. This program is designed for those preparing for entry-level careers as medical interpreters and working interpreters preparing for the National Board Certificate exam. This program meets the National Board for Medical Interpreter Certification training requirement and prepares students for the certification exam. This program is offered in collaboration with Transfluenci, a leader in the medical interpreter field. The National Board exam fee is not included.