Certificates in Health Professions
Join us for an online Open House for the Certificate in Medical Interpreting on Wednesday, January 18, March 8, or April 19, at 12:00 pm. Click here to sign up.
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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 |
Brochure: | Spring 2023 |
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