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Interpreter Training

 Our interpreter training is the nationally recognazied 60-hour certificate program for interpreting in medical, education, and community settings.

Kick-Start Your Career With Us

Are you currently interpreting but haven’t received formal training? This class is for you!

The Community Interpreter is a non-language specific 60 hour interpreter certificate program suitable for novice interpreters seeking to jump start their career as well as experienced interpreters looking to refresh their skills and strategy toolbox.

Code of Ethics

Our Core Values

We are committed to making sure that all interpreters demonstrate an understanding of the nine core ethical principles for interpreters and know how to identify communication challenges and where and when to apply these principles.

Confidentiality

Accuracy

Impartiality

Professional Boundaries

Cultural Competence

Respect

Advocacy

Professional Development

Professionalism

Complete a 60-Hour Certificate Program.

A 60-hour program that includes  code of ethics, skills-building activities, mediation techniques, a final assessment and a language proficiency test.

Years Of Experience

Our program is conducted by a skilled Lead Trainer with many years of experience as an interpreter and interpreter trainer. This class includes hands-on training such as language coaching and role-play.

Frequently Asked Questions

 These FAQs are designed to provide a better understanding of
our Interpreter Training Program:

Is The Community Interpreter a medical interpreting program?

The 40-hour program provides general interpreter training and is not specific to the medical field.
The 60-hour program combines the 40-hour community interpreter training with an additional 20-hour training of medical terminology.

Being multilingual and being an interpreter are sometimes mistaken. Being an interpreter requires bilingualism, yet interpreting is a distinct set of skills. Being bilingual does not automatically make someone an interpreter because obtaining the required techniques, precision, and abilities takes a specific amount of education. The Interpreter training program teaches students how to be an interpreter.

Do I have to attend all 40 hours?

Yes! Under the license agreement with TCI, in order to receive a certificate of completion you must attend all 40 hours.

If you want a certificate of completion that specifies medical interpreting, you will have to complete all 60 hours of the 60-hour program.

Do I have to be bilingual?

Yes, in order to be qualified for the course, you must pass a Language Proficiency Assessment that measures your proficiency in both English and another language. You will receive information regarding the Language Proficiency Assessment when you register for the Community Interpreter training, so please register well in advance of the training’s start date. The cost of the community interpreter training includes the cost of the language evaluation.

When will I receive my Certificate of Completion?

Once your test scores are assessed, you will receive a signed pdf TCI certificate to the email you provide in registration.

Launch Your Career

Our classes are designed for bilingual individuals
interested in becoming community interpreters

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