Medical Interpreter Training

Become a Medical Interpreter

Our Medical Interpreter Training program is a comprehensive, 70-hour, live, online course that equips bilingual individuals with the essential skills and knowledge to excel as professional medical interpreters. 

Medical interpreters play a crucial role in bridging communication gaps between healthcare providers and patients with limited English proficiency. By joining TLC’s Medical Interpreter Training, you’ll advance your career and make a significant impact on patient care and outcomes.

Program Benefits

  • Comprehensive Curriculum: In-depth, interactive exploration of medical terminology, interpreter ethics and real-world scenarios. Gain practical experience that prepares you for the complexities of medical interpretation.
  • Live Online Instruction: Dynamic Zoom classes are led by multiple instructors with interpreting and training experience, including a physician for anatomy classes. This format ensures a collaborative learning environment.
  • Certification Readiness: Completing our 70-hour course fulfills the training prerequisites for national certification exams such as the Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) and Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI). Our curriculum aligns with the standards set by the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI) and the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI).
  • Location Flexibility: Take this course from anywhere in the world. All you need is an internet connection and access to Zoom.

2026 Sessions

  • January 20–May 22, 2026 (currently in session)
  • August 11–December 15, 2026


Registration

Registration for the August session will open in July. Please check back.

Cost

  • Tuition plus materials: $975 (Can be paid in three installments of $325).
  • Two language assessments: $138.60 (You must pass both to enroll in the workshop).

 

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Program Details

Program Structure

  • 52 hours of theory: Covering subjects such as interpreter ethics, standards of practice, medical terminology and more.
  • 18 hours of simulations: Simulations are roleplays where participants practice interpreting skills with the support of a language coach who is a current interpreter. Simulations take place in breakout rooms on Zoom.

Participants must:

  • Be 18 years old or older.
  • Have a high school diploma or GED.
  • Speak English and one other language fluently. This is measured with two telephonic language assessments to evaluate fluency: one in English, and one in your other working language.

  • Students who withdraw before the first day of class or within the first two class hours: Full refund.
  • Students who withdraw after the first two class hours: No refund.

In the U.S., there are two national certifying bodies for medical interpreters: the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters and the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters.

After you complete an approved medical interpreter training program like this one, you can contact one of the two national certifying bodies and apply to become certified. You then have to take the assessments they provide. If you pass, you will be awarded the corresponding credentials. Please consult CCHI and NBCMI eligibility requirements for more information.