Medical Language Interpreter Career & Managing Expectations

A medical language interpreter is a bilingual adult who translates conversation between a medical professional (like an EMT, a doctor, a surgeon etc) and a patient who speaks a different language. Medical interpreters have an important job, because they need to be fluent in 2 languages and know medical terminology and procedures so that they can relay the information to the patient. If a medical interpreter makes a mistake, whether that means mishearing a doctor or a misinterpretation; it could have serious consequences for the patient. This is why it isn't enough for medical interpreters to be bilingual- you have to have a firm understanding of medical terminology and procedures, in addition to anatomy and physiology. Our online medical interpreter training course teaches students all of this and more through our 100% LIVE webinar style remote course✅ that brings the classroom to your home, through our unique and engaging✅ approach to online learning, made possible with expert instructors✅. At the end of our 7-week, 60hr medical interpreter course students receive a medical interpreter certificate of completion. But what's next? Here's the 3 top questions prospective medical interpreter students want answers to...

1. How much money will I make as a medical language interpreter?

Your salary as a medical interpreter depends on a number of different factors: experience, the language(s) you speak, education, skillfulness, your employer, what state you are working in, and the level of translator certification you have.

For instance, the bureau of labor reported in 2018 that language interpreters of all fields earned more money than the national average in New Jersey, Virginia and Maine. Additionally, hospital translators in Washington, DC earned an annual mean wage of $92,420. Simultaneously, medical interpreters in Maryland (which is just just under an hour away from Washington, DC) earned an average salary of $79,510.

After obtaining your medical interpreter certificate, students are encouraged to continue their education with our advanced medical interpreter course. **While it is not a requirement** our accelerated course is recommended as it builds upon what you have already learned in the standard course. This means that advanced medical interpreting increases your future earning potential, as the curriculum covers advanced interpreting subjects you are bound to encounter like: the endocrine system, diabetes, cancer, HIV/AIDS, Radiology, STDs and so much more. The more knowledge and experience you gain through online medical interpreter school, the more money you will make.

2. Where does a medical language interpreter work?

Demonstrating to employers that you have the skills, the training, the knowledge and experience to provide quality and accurate translation services to clients is the key to a successful career. But before becoming a medical interpreter, you must decide how far you want to take your career, and how serious you want employers to take you. A standard medical language interpreter certificate allows students to provide freelance interpreting services to clients, and at some hospitals and interpreting agencies. For students who choose to enroll in our advanced medical interpreting training and/or pursue a license with the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI) not only will you earn more money, but you will have more options for employment as well, by also having obtained more training and experience as a bilingual medical interpreter.

3. What is the job outlook for a Medical language interpreter?

Obtaining an interpreter certification can take you many places in your career. As we have already established many times- the more training and experience you get, means you will get farther in your career and earn more money. For medical interpreters and translators, employment is projected is grow 20- 30% through 2031, which is much faster than the average for all other occupations. With a higher demand for qualified medical interpreters than ever before, now is the time to start investing in your future and start with a translator certificate online today.

Our online translator classes are taught by expert instructors ✅ who have real-world experience in their interpreting specialty. They have worked hard to make fully remote online courses that are unique and engaging ✅ and use a hands-on approach that is unparalleled by the competition. If you or someone you know is interested in our online Medical Interpreter Training Programs with live instructors✅, our fully remote yet real time classes ✅ are offered in Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, Farsi, French, Hindi, Korean, Somali, Urdu, Ukrainian languages online and onsite.