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