Self-Paced 40-Hour Medical and Terminology Interpreter Training
Discover the freedom of flexible, online learning with MLT’s self-paced, certified Medical Interpreter Training Program. Master essential skills at your pace wherever and whenever you choose.
- Endorsed by The Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI)
- Endorsed by The National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI)
- Approved by The Boostlingo Professional Interpreter Network (BPIN)
- 100% Self-Paced Online Course
Course Overview
Elevate your career with our self-paced 40-hour online medical interpreter training program by Multilingual Technologies Inc. (MLT). Designed for aspiring and experienced interpreters, this course covers ethical guidelines, cultural competency, and effective communication to help you excel in healthcare language services, all at your own pace.
Fundamental Skills
By engaging in extensive practice with medical scenarios, mastering terminology, and receiving swift feedback, you will develop expertise in the following areas:
Interpreting
Consecutive, Simultaneous, and Sight
Ethical and Professional Standards
Adhering to national standards and ethical codes essential for effective and responsible medical interpreting.
Legal and Confidentiality Compliance
Understanding HIPAA, PIPEDA, and other legal guidelines to ensure patient privacy and secure information handling.
Effective Note Taking
systematic approaches, structure, etc
Medical Terminology Proficiency
Gaining comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, including common diagnoses, procedures, and medications.
Course Format and Attendance Policy
This course is 100% self-taught and conducted individually online through our Learning Management System (LMS).
Engaging Self-Paced Learning Modules
- Experience a dynamic curriculum that covers essential medical interpreting skills, ethical practices, and legal guidelines at your own pace.
Real-World Call Simulation Exercises
Automated Skill Assessment & Reinforcement
- Continuously enhance your expertise with automated assessments that evaluate your progress and reinforce key interpreting concepts.
Assessment and Feedback
Approved by the Boostlingo Professional Interpreter Network (BPIN), our course meets the 40-hour requirement for CCHI and NBCMI national certification. Join us to advance your interpreting skills with a course recognized for its excellence!
Automated Module Quizzes
Each module in our self-paced medical interpreter training course features automated quizzes that emphasize rapid recall of core medical terminology, providing immediate feedback and clear scoring metrics to help you confidently interpret and master essential language skills while tracking your progress in real time.
Call Scenarios with Immediate Performance Insights
Engage in realistic simulated call scenarios that allow you to practice authentic medical encounters while receiving immediate performance insights on accuracy, listening skills, pace and fluency, terminology, and grammar through transparent metrics and error analysis that help you continuously improve your interpreting proficiency over time.
Final Exam and Certificate
Complete your training with a comprehensive final evaluation that challenges you with a dynamic role-play scenario featuring a recorded provider-patient conversation tailored to your target language. This final assessment provides transparent scoring, detailed feedback, and a minimum passing score of 80% to ensure you demonstrate mastery of medical interpreting skills. Successful candidates earn a certification that validates their proficiency, while additional opportunities for improvement are available for those who need further practice.
Registration and Fees
This course is 100% self-paced and conducted online through our learning management system (LMS).
$295 / Person
- The fee includes self-paced instruction modules, comprehensive training materials, interactive visual aids, extensive glossaries, and a certificate of completion.
1-year Access
92% Pass rate
- Successful candidates receive a medical interpretation certificate. Those who do not pass get a general interpretation certificate.
Receive Confirmation
Look for a confirmation email from the MLT payments department
Finalize Registration
Forward the confirmation to training@multilingual-tech.com and receive access to the course
Course Curriculum
Module 1: Introduction to Medical Interpreting
A Medical Interpreter’s Guide to Telephone Interpreting
A focused guide detailing techniques for telephone interpreting, quick term recall, and clear provider-patient communication.
A Quick Guide to Medical Interpreters in Healthcare
A concise overview of interpreter duties, key healthcare protocols, and the importance of effective communication in clinical settings.
Module 2: Ethics and Professional Standards
National Standards of Practice for Interpreters in Health Care
A thorough exploration of quality benchmarks, best practices, and nationally recognized standards that guide medical interpreting.
National Code of Ethics in Healthcare
A focused review of ethical decision-making, integrity requirements, and the core principles that drive professional behavior in healthcare settings.
Module 3: Legal and Confidentiality Guidelines in Healthcare
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
An in-depth look at HIPAA regulations, emphasizing patient privacy, secure data handling, and compliance best practices.
Complying with PIPEDA and Its Guidelines
Clear instructions on meeting PIPEDA requirements, ensuring privacy protection and adherence to Canadian regulatory standards.
Module 4: Interpreting Techniques and Skill Development
Note Taking and Modes of Interpreting (Consecutive, Simultaneous, Sight Translation)
review of consecutive, simultaneous, and sight translation techniques coupled with effective note-taking strategies.
Module 5: Medical Terminology and Specialization
Comprehensive Medical Terminology: Head to Foot and Body System
An extensive breakdown of anatomical terms and body systems to build a robust foundation in medical terminology.
Understanding Common Medical Diagnoses, Procedures, and Medications
A focused review of essential medical terms covering diagnoses, procedures, and medications for precise interpretation.
Module 6: Practical Application and Call Simulations
Role-Playing and Live Call Scenarios
Engaging live call simulations and role-playing exercises that provide practical experience and immediate performance feedback.
Handling Difficult Medical Encounters
Targeted strategies for managing challenging medical interactions, ensuring effective communication under pressure.
Accuracy and Error Reduction Techniques
Proven methods for enhancing accuracy, minimizing errors, and improving overall interpreting performance in clinical settings.