Northwest AHEC
Course Number: 64442
Overview of National Professional Medical Interpreter Certification Exams
Jun 30, 2021 - 03:00 PM EDT to 04:00 PM EDT
Northwest AHEC Online and Blended Learning
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Michelle Adams
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Event Description:
Course includes pre-coursework plus live webinar participation (3 - 4 PM EST). Registration will close at 12 PM EST on June 24 to allow for participants to have adequate time to complete the pre-course work.
Participants are required to complete pre-coursework for each level prior to the live webinar. Participants will connect live via web video with a strong broadband connection through your PC, laptop, iOS device (iPad/iPhone) or Android device. Device must have camera/audio/video capabilities. Once registered, information to access pre-coursework will be emailed. Connection details will be provided before each live event.
This workshop compares/contrasts the two main medical interpreter certification exams currently offered at the national level (CCHI and IMIA’s National Board) and includes a review of sample written exams from both.
Objectives
Compare the two-national medical interpreter certification exams.
Identify what is tested to develop a personal study plan to qualify and sit for the exams.
Review cost and where and when exams are administered.
Identify and understand educational and language prerequisites and requirements for re-certification.
Available Credits
Audience
Foreign -language medical Interpreters who are interested in taking national medical interpretation certification examinations.
Speakers
Daniel Holcombe, BA, MA, PhD