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Interpreter Certification & Your Pay In 2 Top Earning Fields

An interpreter certification can mean different things to different people. To some, it can mean a certified interpreter and to others it can mean a licensed interpreter. A certified interpreter is someone who has completed interpreter training and knows enough about interpreting to find some work. A licensed interpreter is someone who holds an official interpreting license, that can only be issued by the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI). The tricky thing here is that some people who aren't as familiar with interpreting might not know enough about the interpreting certification process, so you have to be very clear about your qualifications. The thing to remember is: all licensed interpreters are certified interpreters... but certified interpreters are not officially licensed until they take the exam. Similar to how doctors must hold a valid license to work in a hospital as a doctor, you must hold an interpreters license to work for the government or to hold an official position. The interpreter licensing exam is a standardized test and you must prove that you have studied enough hours- with an interpreter certification- and practiced interpreting sufficiently just to sign up for the licensing exam. The distinction between a certified and licensed interpreter may seem trivial at first, but it is a very important one to make. Not only can you earn more as a licensed interpreter, but you can also find more work with an interpreter license. The thing is: you must become certified before getting licensed, and there is no way around that.
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Online Court Interpreter Training: 3 Competitive Advantages

Online Court Interpreter Training- how do you choose a program? What are the steps to become a certified court interpreter? What are the pros and cons of the program? Our online legal and court interpreter training program equips students with the most comprehensive training available. As court interpreting requires a high level of understanding live conversation, our court interpreter courses are designed in that same vein; something our competition just doesn't offer. Our specialty lies in preparing students to exceed requirements for official court interpreter certifications in order to have successful careers. Taking the first steps to a new career can be daunting, but deciding to take the next step is half the battle.
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English Medical Interpreters: A Beginner’s Guide

English medical interpreters provide an essential service to communities around the world. Whether traveling for recreational purposes, for a job or as an unfortunate result of global conflict forcing people out of their country- there are a million reasons why the job is necessary. Having worked throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, English medical interpreters have assisted those who speak little to no English communicate and receive critical care and treatment. The job requires commitment, dedication and needs to be taken seriously as people's lives depend on your correct translation. Here's everything you need to know...
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Advanced Medical Interpreter Training: Finding A Job With & Without It

Deciding whether or not to enroll in advanced medical interpreter training is a big decision. If this is one you're faced with, then you've already made quite a few others before...deciding to change your career, going back to school, and choosing to specialize in medical interpreting. When you are younger, it's easier to start over and do so multiple times. As an adult, you have responsibilities and people depending on you for their livelihood because it isn't just you anymore. Now, you might have a few kids, a spouse, and even elder family members relying on you for their wellbeing. You're most likely either paying a mortgage or rent on top of utilities, food and other necessary bills that aren't cheap in an economy where prices are through the roof and all during the holiday season. This simple fact of life makes it more difficult for adults to make changes because people don't stop needing food or a warm place to sleep at night regardless of hardships. The reality is, this was all true back when you made the decision to go back to school to improve your life & those who depend on you. The only difference is, this decision requires more money to spend on class, and more time spent learning. Our Advanced interpreter training is a supplemental accelerated course. Meaning that in order to enroll, you MUST have taken and passed our standard online medical interpreter course. The standard medical interpreting curriculum teaches students the skills and fundamental vocabulary the profession requires; all in a 60 hour online medical interpreting course. All of our classes are held via LIVE video chat technology and are taught by experts in their fields who have created unique and engaging class curriculum to keep students engaged. There are a lot of different factors involved in deciding if advanced medical interpreting is for you but one of them is where can you work with and without the additional training?
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