Interpreting in Healthcare Settings

Interpreting in healthcare and medical settings can be emotionally and professionally challenging for the unprepared interpreter. This course will teach you to work in one of the most rewarding settings for interpreters. This intensive, interactive course will provide you with the fundamental skills to work in healthcare and medical settings confidently and competently. It not only provides in-depth instruction on essential medical and healthcare terminology, and the role of the interpreter in healthcare settings, but gives you the skills to continue your own professional development once you have completed the course.

This course acts as preparation for the following exams/assessments:

CTTIC - Certified Medical Interpreter with CTTIC
CILISAT - Language and Interpreting Skills Assessment Exam

Students that successfully complete this program will receive a Certificate of Successful Completion.

Length: 60* hours:

16 hours instructor-led classroom instruction (delivered in real-time via Zoom)
40 hours self-directed course materials
4 -5 hours assignments

* Note: All hours (excluding actual teaching time) are approximate, as the time required varies by individual.

Eligibility Requirements:

English proficiency: You must demonstrate reading, writing, and speaking skills at Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) 8 (or equivalent fluent‐intermediate level) and be familiar with Canadian systems.

This course is best suited for those who have lived in Canada for at least two years and have some prior experience as an interpreter in any setting.

Second-language proficiency: The course is delivered in English, but you will practice interpreting into your other working language. While we won’t formally test your language skills, you should have intermediate to advanced proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking any language in which you intend to work as an interpreter.

All instructors and mentors are bilingual or multilingual, covering more than 10 languages, and our extended network of coaches supports over 30 languages. This ensures you receive guidance and feedback tailored to your linguistic needs.

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