Fundamentals of Medical Interpreting

2024 Schedule

Sept. 26 – Dec. 14, 2024, Thursdays, 6 – 9 p.m. and Saturdays, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. via Zoom

Languages offered include Spanish, Portuguese and Haitian Creole. Other languages available with a minimum of three participants. Subject to language coach availability.

The components of the program include practical applications of fundamental interpreting skills, effective communication in the triad (client-, provider- interpreter), listening and memory skills, comprehensive medical terminology in target languages, human anatomy, and physiology vital to effective medical interpreting, and methods of interpreting in special settings. Role playing and medical terminology are incorporated into each session.

A certificate of completion is provided upon completing the course and passing the final exam.

Fall 2024 Assessment

All registrants must attend one assessment on any of the following dates:

  • Sept. 12, 2024, 6 p.m. via Zoom meeting
  • Sept. 14, 2024, 8:30 a.m. via Zoom meeting
  • Sept. 17, 2024, 6 p.m. via Zoom meeting

The Zoom meeting link will be provided two days prior to assessment. Download the latest Zoom update 48 hours prior to this training.