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  • Medical Interpreter Certificate Program

  • Are you bilingual in English and Spanish? Work in a high demand and flexible field while helping others understand vital medical information.

    Join us for a free information session. Click here to sign up.


  • Learn the skills and basic vocabulary needed to start working in the high demand field of medical interpreting.

    Become a qualified medical interpreter by completing the Level 1 course (45 hours) and passing the national LanguageLine Solutions Interpreter Skills Test.


  • COURSES

  • Spanish-English Medical Interpreter Language Screening

    Pass this diagnostic exam before registering for Level 1 of the Medical Interpreter Program. Nonrefundable testing fee applies. ND

    Sat 1/25/2020 1/25/2020 11:00-1:00 $25 A05HLT000A

    Sat 2/15/2020 2/15/2020 11:00-1:00 $25 A05HLT000B

    Spanish-English Medical Interpreting: Fundamental Skills

    Learn basic interpreter skills, such as building a personal glossary, and practice medical interpretation through role play. You will also prepare for the national LanguageLine Solutions Interpreter Skills Test. (Cost of LanguageLine test fee and books included in course fee.) Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalency and passing of a Spanish/English diagnostic exam. Payment plan available. For more information call (718) 482-7244. ND  

    Sat 3/14/2020 5/16/2020 9:00-2:00 $1125 A05HLT002A

  • REQUIREMENTS

    Prerequisites
    • High school diploma or equivalency
    • Passing appropriate level of Spanish/English Medical Interpreter Language Screening

  • CAREER PROFILE

    Potential Jobs
    Medical interpreters can work in a hospital setting full-time, earning $35,000 to $45,000 annually. Or they can work as freelancers over the phone or in person, earning $35 to $55/hour with flexible hours.

    Job Market Trends
    Employment of interpreters and translators is projected to grow 29% from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

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    (718) 482-7244
    with payment by MasterCard/Visa/Discover/American Express.

    In person
    C-Building, 29-10 Thomson Avenue, Room C223, Long Island City, NY 11101

    Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
    Friday and Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

    Cash payments must be made at the Bursar's Office
    (C-Building, Room C110)
    Monday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
    Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

    Discounts and waivers apply to all courses except those designated ND.

LaGuardia Community College

31-10 Thomson Avenue
Long Island City, NY 11101 USA


For more information,
contact George Schreiner,
Director of Enrollment Management
at 718-482-7244 or email ACEreg@lagcc.cuny.edu

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