Medical Healthcare Interpreter Training Course

Are you bilingual and interested in a career that makes a real impact? The Medical Healthcare Interpreter Training certificate course prepares students to become qualified interpreters in medical and healthcare settings—an essential role in ensuring accurate and equitable care for patients with Limited English Proficiency (LEP).

This comprehensive, college-level certificate course is designed for individuals fluent in English and a second language. It is ideal for those currently working in healthcare, as well as those seeking to enter the field as certified interpreters. Our program supports over 60 languages, and participants must demonstrate advanced proficiency in both English and their non-English language through a bilingual assessment.

What You’ll Learn:

• The growing need for language access and interpreter services
• Geographic and demographic overview of the LEP population
• Federal and state regulations on language access in healthcare
• Interpreter roles, ethics, and professional standards
• Modes of interpretation: consecutive, simultaneous, sight translation
• Techniques for managing communication flow in clinical encounters
• Memory development and note-taking strategies
• Cultural awareness and its role in effective interpretation
• Medical terminology and common clinical procedures

Course Expectations:This is a rigorous and rewarding program. Success requires full virtual participation, consistent attendance, and a strong commitment to preparation and practice outside of class.

Course Prerequisites:

• 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent (U.S. or international)
• Advanced proficiency in English and a second language (Bilingual Assessment required)

Class Schedule:

• Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Eastern Time)
• Format: Live, instructor-led sessions via Zoom

Ready to Get Started? Follow These Steps:

1. Complete the Intake Form:MassBay Interpreter Training Intake Form
2. Schedule a 15-Minute Phone Call:Book a Call with Joshua Feld

Contact: Joshua Feld, Assistant Director