Wondering: "How To Become A Language Interpreter?" Do these 3 things before starting an interpreter training course...
Before you can become a language interpreter, you need to complete an interpreter training course. Especially if you want to work in the medical field. Did you know that having medical interpreters available to LEP patients (with a Limited English Proficiency) leads to substantially better healthcare outcomes on all measures? Meaning that LEP patients are less likely to die during procedures, have a faster recovery and a better hospital stay when a medical interpreter is available. That's why you have to be more than bilingual adult to become a language interpreter. In fact, you actually have to complete a formal interpreter training course before you can start working. But why?
Simply put: because medical interpreter training ensures that you can understand medical terminology, adhere to ethical standards, and understand medical procedures in 2 or more languages. After all, someone's life could depend on the information you provide as a certified medical interpreter. If you are a bilingual adult looking for a career change but don't know where to start? Keep reading...
Want to become a language interpreter? 3 things to do before your interpreter training course starts...
1. Register for our FREE, 1 hour information webinar session
Are you wanting to become a professional language interpreter? But don't know where to start? We invite you to join our FREE 1 hour information webinar! At no cost and no commitment to enroll, this is truly a no-brainer for potential future students.
Before you commit to a course and invest financially, make sure that you understand what the course is and what you can do with your training after it's complete. Come with questions and leave with answers. The entire hour is designated for you to ask our expert instructors any questions you might have. LIVE through video chat!
2. Hear what alumni are saying about our courses
Choosing the right language interpreter training course usually requires more than one conversation. One of the most effective ways to evaluate any program or course is to hear it directly from past students, themselves. Listen to their course reviews, and what they did after classes ended. What challenges did they face after interpreting school, and how did they overcome them? Was our interpreter training course worth it? Did they ever become a language interpreter?
3. Like, and follow us on LinkedIn
Many bilingual adults believe that fluency alone is enough to become a healthcare interpreter. In reality, professional interpreting training programs teach the highly specialized skills, industry vocabulary and techniques that must be taught, practiced and assessed. Giving us a like and a follow on social media gives you access to industry information, and what to expect in your career. Plus, a whole host of important information about your upcoming courses and final exams! A high-quality interpreter training course like ours will teach you to:
• Use correct medical terminology in both English and your target language of choice
• Interpret accurately without adding or changing information
• Follow ethical standards like healthcare confidentiality and impartiality
• Manage emotionally intense or high-risk medical interpreting encounters
• Take notes, retain information and interpret under pressure
• Implement core interpreter strategies
"I want to become a language interpreter. Do I get a license at the end of the interpreter training course?"
The short answer is: no, you don't.
The long answer is: This is a training course, that will teach you how to become an interpreter. Once you complete medical interpreting school you have the option to pursue your interpreter license. Which is an option available to those who want to work for a language interpreter agency or directly at a hospital. We provide the training and instruction required to register for interpreter examinations.
Did you know: You must prove that you successfully completed classroom training before you can even register to take the interpreter licensing exam in your state!
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 ✅ using 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 instruction✅, 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.
