Certificates in Health Professions
Join us for an online Open House for the Certificate in Medical Interpreting on a Wednesday, either April 17 at 6:00 pm, or May 29 or July 10 at 12:00 pm. Click here to sign up.
If you would like to direct specific questions to the program instructor, Eric Candle, please click here to fill out a request form with your contact information.
Certificate in Medical Interpreting
Program Description:
The Certificate in Medical Interpreting is a 48-hour certificate program in Health Care and Social Services Interpreting. The program covers basic & advanced interpreting skills, medical terminology, Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, cross-cultural communication, memory development and note-taking, intonation makeover for less accented speech and the U.S. healthcare system. By successfully completing this program, the student will meet a key prerequisite of National Certification for Medical Interpreters. Optional 150-hour Shadowing Practicum at one of the NYC area hospitals is available upon successful completion of the 48-hour program.
Duration of the Program: | 48-Hour course; 12 sessions |
Tuition: | $1,250 plus one-time $25 registration fee |
Spring 2024: |
5:00-9:00 pm, Mondays-Fridays March 21 - April 5 May 2 - May 17 |
Summer 2024: | 5:00-9:00 pm, Mondays-Fridays June 13 - June 28 July 25 - August 9 |
For further information, click on "Details." | |
For Spring registration, click here. | |
For Summer registration, click here to be contacted when the semester opens for registration. |