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Advanced Medical Interpreting Vs Standard- Which is Right For You?

With so many new class offerings added to the roster, it can be difficult to know which is right for you. From Diversity and Inclusion Training to Advanced Medical Interpreting, how do you decide which is right for you? Our standard Medical interpreter training class is 60-hours and 7 weeks worth of high-quality training and introduces students to medical terminology and concepts. For students interested in pursuing official medical interpreter certification - our Advanced Medical Interpreting program is now added to the curriculum. You might be reading this thinking: okay, tell me more- how are these 2 similar courses different? They actually are more different than they are alike and to answer that question, you must ask yourself first:

National Medical Interpreting Exam Prep Course & What You Need To Know

Getting a medical translator certification (or medical interpreting certification) is a process, but a rewarding process for bilingual adults seeking to change their career. When one embarks on a journey to become a medical interpreter or translator, there are hundreds of medical interpreting training courses out there to choose from- but not all of them are created equal. A lot of those other courses are self taught, and students choose them initially to save a few dollars. It isn't until after paying a nonrefundable fee to register for national medical interpreting certification exam, that they realize those other courses didn't meet the standards. That is usually when we see those students- after all of that time, trouble and money was already wasted. At this point, you've either heard all about our 60-hour medical interpreter training course or have already taken it...if not, well, now is the time to get acquainted with what we do: provide quality medical interpreting training so our students can continue with long, successful medical interpreting careers. So why are we offering a national medical interpreting exam prep course?

How to Get A Medical Translator Certification

Getting a medical translator certification is a worth pursuing for those who are bilingual in English and another target language. A medical translator is someone who is paid to translate medical documents to Limited English Proficient (LEP) and non English speaking patients. A medical interpreter is someone who is paid to interpret conversations between the LEP patient and their doctor. The good news is to become a medical translator you can also work as a medical interpreter and vice versa. If there is anything to be learned from the Coronavirus pandemic, it's that the modern world requires the majority of people to work a modern career that can be done remotely. Of course there are some outliers whose job necessitates workers be physically present but for the most part, going to an office for work is a thing of the past. Getting a medical translator certification is a worthy career path for anyone who is bilingual in English and another language- but where do you start?

Translator School for Arabic Medical Interpreters In California

Medical interpreter training is one of the leading careers for bilingual adults. Providing concrete paths towards a brighter future, a certified medical interpreter can offer their loved ones and larger community peace of mind. Graduates of our medical interpreting classes improve the quality of care that ESL speakers (English as a Second Language) receive by making language more accessible. California has been home to immigrant communities since the mid-1800's who now account for 27% of its total residents- which is more than double in any other state. Additionally, an estimated 200,000 people over 5 years old speak Arabic at home in the golden state. All of this information tells us that there is a high demand for medical interpreters in California, especially those who are looking for a career in Arabic medical interpreting. So how do you become an Arabic medical interpreter once you have decided to take the next step? Isn't being bilingual a good enough credential?

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