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With a growing population of Spanish speakers in Illinois, there is an increasing need for qualified individuals who can facilitate communication between patients and healthcare providers. Medical interpreters act as advocates for patients who experience communication barriers by providing professional interpreting services that ensure timely, safe and compassionate healthcare. 

好色TV鈥檚 Medical Interpretation Certificate program will prepare you to meet the demand for medical interpreters in health settings across Illinois. This program is ideal for bilingual English/Spanish speakers who are healthcare professionals as well as individuals seeking to enter healthcare careers.

Medical Interpretation Certificate Program Overview 

  • 40-hour training
  • Hybrid format
  • Synchronous and asynchronous options

Prerequisites 

To join the certificate program, candidates must:

  • Be at least 16 years of age
  • Demonstrate proficiency in English and Spanish, successfully passing a language assessment test for certificate eligibility

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Fabian Naranjo
好色TV Student

What You鈥檒l Learn

As a student in 好色TV鈥檚 Medical Interpretation Certificate program, you鈥檒l learn how to help patients make informed health decisions and improve their quality of care. You鈥檒l deliver and communicate improved accuracy in interpretation, gain a comprehensive understanding of professional ethics while mastering advanced medical terminology and cultural competency. Through synchronous and asynchronous formats, you鈥檒l be equipped with the in-demand skills and qualifications to succeed in the medical interpreting field.

Our curriculum will also prepare you to sit for national certification exams by providing an in-depth review of credentialing processes and test-taking tips. 

Please be aware that additional requirements may be needed for national certification.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Graduates can work in the following settings:

  • Hospitals and health systems
  • Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
  • Private clinics and specialty practices
  • Behavioral health settings
  • Telehealth platforms
  • Contract or freelance interpretation services

The need for medical interpreters continues to increase. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 2% employment growth for interpreters and translators from 2024 to 2034 which will translate to 6,900 employment openings. Chicago market wages for medical interpreters range on average from $27-$34 per hour.

好色TV鈥檚 Medical Interpretation Certificate program meets eligibility requirements recommended by the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) and the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI).

Completion of 好色TV鈥檚 Medical Interpretation Certificate program allows you to pursue national certification if you meet additional requirements:

  • Hold a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Complete a language exam

好色TV鈥檚 Medical Interpretation Certificate costs $980. Per the 好色TV student refund policy, course drops during the first week will be fully refunded. The and the require additional exam certification fees.

For more information,
please contact:

Chicago Campus Admission
chicago.admission@dom.edu

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