MassBay Community College

Description:

The Medical Healthcare Interpreter Training course is intended for individuals with fluentlanguage skills in both English and a second language. Graduates are typically employed withinthe healthcare field and perform interpreting services as part of their jobs and/or are seeking toattain certification or employment as interpreters. Lessons will include the definition andgeographic distribution of the Limited English Speaking (LEP) population, legislation andregulations on language access services, roles of the interpreter, modes of interpretation,managing the flow of communication, memory development, cultural competence, medicalterminology, and interpreter standards of practice.

This is a challenging course.The quantity and complexity of material covered is significant making thisequivalent to a college level course. Success depends not just on attendance, butalso diligent preparation and practice outside of the classroom.

Prerequisites:

• 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent (in the U.S. or another country)
• Advanced language skills in English and 2nd Language (Bilingual Assessment required)

Class schedules:

Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays

Time: 06:00pm – 09:00pm Eastern Time

Thank you for your interest in the MassBay Medical Interpreter program. We are actively recruiting students for our programs. Please follow the below steps to continue the process: 

Step 1: Complete all information on our intake form (if you already completed it please continue to step 2): 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScf36pDBkfv7yrUr1HBNjAGf67dFQyXiBYSkkt9PHWiSORdZw/viewform

Step 2:  Use the below website to schedule a 15 minute phone call with me for anyday: 

https://calendly.com/jfeld-massbay/cna-phone-interview-clone

To learn more about our courses, please visit the following website link: https://massbay.coursestorm.com/category/health-medical

Please reach out to me directly anytime via email or phone if you have any questions: (508) 270-4106 

Best,

Joshua Feld 

Assistant Director 

508-270-4106