Medical Interpreter Certificate Program

Are you bilingual in English and Spanish? Work in a high demand and flexible field while helping others understand vital medical information.


Join us for a free information session. Click here to sign up.

Learn the skills and basic vocabulary needed to start working in the high demand field of medical interpreting.

Become a qualified medical interpreter by completing the Level 1 course (45 hours) and passing the national LanguageLine Solutions Interpreter Skills Test.

COURSES


Spanish/English Medical Interpreter Language Screening

Pass this diagnostic exam before registering for the Medical Interpreter Program. Nonrefundable testing fee applies. ND

Location: Online

Weekday: Saturday

Time: 11:00 AM – 01:00 PM

Fee: $25

Course Code: MEDI099U24.T05.01.00

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Location: Online

Weekday: Saturday

Time: 11:00 AM – 01:00 PM

Fee: $25

Course Code: MEDI099U24.T05.02.00

Register Now (External Link)


REQUIREMENTS

  • High school diploma or equivalency
  • Passing appropriate level of Spanish/English
  • Medical Interpreter Language Screening

CAREER PROFILE

Medical interpreters can work in a hospital setting full-time, earning $35,000 to $45,000 annually. Or they can work as freelancers over the phone or in person, earning $35 to $55/hour with flexible hours.
Employment of interpreters and translators is projected to grow 29% from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
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Contact Us

Career and Professional Programs

Phone
(718) 482-5481

Email
aceprofessional@lagcc.cuny.edu

Room:
C-222

Office Hours:
Mon-Thurs 10:00 AM – 6:15 PM & Sat 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Register

Click here to register for the Medical Interpreter Certificate Program. Before starting, you will first need to pass a language screening. Click here to create a profile and then register for Spanish-English Medical Interpreter Language Screening. Once you have passed the screening, you may register for the Spanish-English Medical Interpreting: Fundamental Skills course.

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