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Interpreting in Healthcare & Medical Settings

Gain the specialized skills and knowledge you’ll need for success as a medical interpreter.

Interpreting in healthcare and medical settings can be professionally and emotionally demanding. This training program equips you with specialized skills, knowledge, and confidence necessary to work competently alongside a wide range of health and medical professionals, including general practitioners, nurses, surgeons, and specialists.

The Interpreting in Healthcare Settings course is required training for our advanced Mental Health and Complex Settings Training Program and also prepares you for the CTTIC exam to become a Certified Medical Interpreter.

Students must successfully complete our Community Settings Foundational Training Program prior to starting the Interpreting in Healthcare & Medical Settings training program.

Why Should I Take the Interpreting in Healthcare & Medical Settings Training Program?

Build the skills to work confidently alongside medical professionals and help people get the support and care they need.

The demand for healthcare and medical interpreters with a solid grounding in medical and healthcare terminology, encompassing diseases, treatments, medications, basic anatomy, and healthcare system-related terms, processes, and personnel, is increasing.

This course prepares students for interpreting in settings as diverse as acute, urgent and emergent care, specialized care and diagnostic services, rehabilitative health, community health, pediatric care, oncology, pharmacology and social work.

IMPORTANT TO KNOW

Healthcare & Medical Training Program is a prerequisite for our advanced Mental Health Training Program.

Interpreting in Healthcare Settings Training Program Schedule and Fees

OUR HEALTHCARE SETTINGS PROGRAM ACCEPTS STUDENTS THAT HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE FOUNDATIONAL TRAINING.

Tuesdays: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. PST (UTC-7)
$997 + GST (where applicable).

No-fee payment plan available at check-out.

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Students who successfully complete the Healthcare Settings Training Program will receive a Certificate of Successful Completion.

Why Should I Take the Interpreting in Healthcare & Medical Settings Training Program?

Build the skills to work confidently alongside medical professionals and help people get the support and care they need.

The demand for healthcare and medical interpreters with a solid grounding in medical and healthcare terminology, encompassing diseases, treatments, medications, basic anatomy, and healthcare system-related terms, processes, and personnel, is increasing.

This course prepares students for interpreting in settings as diverse as acute, urgent and emergent care, specialized care and diagnostic services, rehabilitative health, community health, pediatric care, oncology, pharmacology and social work.

Healthcare & Medical Settings Training Program Content

The Healthcare & Medical Settings Training Program covers all the specialized knowledge you need for a career in medical interpreting. This Program will also help prepare you for the CTTIC exam to become a Certified Medical Interpreter

Healthcare & Medical modules include:

Professional Role of the Healthcare Interpreter

Critical Skills for the Healthcare Interpreting Environment

Medical and Healthcare Terminology

Overview of the Healthcare System, Key Organizations and Services

Introduction to Medical Specialties, Hospital Departments and Levels of Care

Common Illnesses, Conditions and Treatments

Models of Health and Well-Being

Introduction to Understanding How Culture Influences Health and Well-Being

Intercultural and Interpersonal Communication Skills for Healthcare Interpreters

PLUS ALSO INCLUDES

  • Interactive role–plays, case studies and lectures
  • Simulation Activities and Live Discussions
  • Resources and links
  • Student Manual

Professional Skills for Managing the Interpreting Setting

Interactive role–plays, case studies and lectures

Resources and links

Student Manual

Healthcare & Medical Settings Training Program Content

The Healthcare & Medical Settings Training Program covers all the specialized knowledge you need for a career in medical interpreting. This Program will also help prepare you for the CTTIC exam to become a Certified Medical Interpreter

Healthcare & Medical modules include:

Professional Role of the Healthcare Interpreter

Critical Skills for the Healthcare Interpreting Environment

Medical and Healthcare Terminology

Overview of the Healthcare System, Key Organizations and Services

Introduction to Medical Specialties, Hospital Departments and Levels of Care

Common Illnesses, Conditions and Treatments

Models of Health and Well-Being

Introduction to Understanding How Culture Influences Health and Well-Being

Intercultural and Interpersonal Communication Skills for Healthcare Interpreters

Professional Skills for Managing the Interpreting Setting

Interactive role–plays, case studies and lectures

Resources and links

Student Manual

Students who successfully complete the Healthcare and Medical Settings Training Program will receive a 
Certificate of Completion

Students must achieve 75% in a course-related theory exam to receive their certificate

Interpreting in Healthcare & Medical Settings Training Program
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Advanced Training Programs

Once you’ve completed the Healthcare & Medical Settings Training Program, you’ll be ready to progress to additional advanced courses based on your specific interests and career goals.

Annual Membership Program Benefits

Save on advanced training programs, and stay current and connected with our professional network.

Members save on registration fees for our advanced training programs. Designed for new and experienced interpreters, our Membership Program offers access to essential resources, expert-led workshops and a built-in community of supportive peers.

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Advanced Training Programs

After you've completed the Community Settings Foundational Training Program, you're ready to progress to advanced training based on your interests and career goals. Our advanced training programs can be selected individually, and are available at a reduced rate with the purchase of an Annual Membership.

Annual Membership Program Benefits

Save on advanced training programs, and stay current and connected with our professional network.

Members save on registration fees for our advanced training programs. Designed for new and experienced interpreters, our Membership Program offers access to essential resources, expert-led workshops and a built-in community of supportive peers.

DISCOVER EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS