The Professional Medical Interpreter Certificate Program
Our PMI program takes a thorough look at interpreting for the healthcare industry. This program prepares interpreters for CMI and CHI certification.
A Complete Program for Medical Interpreters
The Professional Medical Interpreter is the ideal program for those who prefer a comprehensive, lecture-style program that emphasizes an approach to medical interpreting that’s more like what you’d experience in a traditional classroom.
Learn the basics of navigating the U.S. healthcare system, effective interpreting practices, and necessary cultural competence to work as a medical interpreter.
This program is fulfills the 40 hour training requirement for CHI and CMI certifications. Here’s how our PMI program is unique:
Thorough
Our PMI program is designed like a traditional lecture-style course.
The program is based on community interpreting standards, so training is focused on developing cultural competency and a thorough understanding of medical terminology.
Experiential
The Professional Medical Interpreter program emphasizes learning by doing.
Roleplay exercises and discussion-based learning are fundamental to this program and benefits trainees who enjoy learning through experience.
Customized
Our trainers work with you one-on-one for a truly immersive experience at a competitive cost.
We design the program around your needs and schedules and can deliver one-on-one teaching and instruction if necessary.