English - Portuguese

Online Medical Interpreter Training Program

Online-Professional Training for Medical Interpreting

50-Hour Professional Medical Interpreter Certificate

I enjoyed the flexibility to work at my own pace and the videos the most. I also really enjoyed learning medical terminology, I feel I am better prepared than if I had just studied general interpreting standards. ~Yvette, Graduate, English-Spanish Program

What you will learn: Download our Online Professional Curriculum

Current course fees, click here.

What you will receive:

• Convenient delivery of medical terminology lessons online at the eLearning Portal and by email.
• 30 Hours of Intensive online medical terminology training in both languages.
• 20 Hours of Medical Interpreting Principles (Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics, Roles of the Interpreter).
• 24-7 Access to our Online Portuguese Language Pack, a compiled library of audio and written medical information that are actual materials used by medical providers for instruction and health information.
• Extensive Online Portuguese Medical Glossary.
• Three hours of One-on-One review of your verbal skills and personal coaching on medical terminology concepts and pronunciation in both languages.
• One and half hours of live, oral evaluation and coaching of your medical terminology knowledge, consecutive interpreting skills, and application of the Standards and Code of Ethics.
• Convenient 24-hour access to lessons, assignments and exams.
• Certificate of Completion of the Professional Medical Interpreter program with English-Portuguese Concentration
• Free access to National Certification Review Course after graduation (with receipt submission).
• Two free continuing education courses in Cultural Competency after graduation.
• Discounts to advanced courses and continuing education offerings, and educational products and services after graduation.
• Referral to reputable Language Service Providers for over-the-phone or video interpreting.

Benefits:

• Flexible 3-month program. Finish early, or extend monthly after 3 months.
• Self-paced based on performance. 3-month access. Monthly extension available after 3 months.
• Convenient 24/7 online access.
• Personal one-on-one technical support.
• Low cost, flexible payment plans.
• No travel, study from home.
• Professional instructors with healthcare experience.

Portuguese Language Pack at no additional charge. Must have advanced language skills in both languages, have at least 2 years of college, or 2 years of interpreting/translating experience.

Apply here.

Taught by Healthcare Professionals and Professional Interpreters and CMIs

Medical Section Part 1: Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Diagnostic Procedures, Medical Specialties in English and Portuguese. Assignments are submitted in English and Portuguese. Final Evaluation in English and Portuguese.

Interpreting Section Part 2: Principles of Medical Interpreting, Consecutive Interpreting, Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics, Roles of the Interpreter.

Medical Instructors/Mentors:
Marlene V. Obermeyer, MA, RN, Instructor
Kelly Martinkus, Medical Mentor
Joao Costa, Medical Interpreter, Language Mentor
Interpreting Instructors/Mentors: Professional Medical Interpreters and CMIs

Click here for current fees.
Please contact me directly for details. Thank you.

Contact me at director@culture-advantage.com