The Medical Interpreting Certificate
This program provides professional training to bilingual speakers (Spanish or any other language) who seek training in interpretation techniques, situation-specific terminology, and industry ethics. It is designed as a series of interconnected modules (4 courses / 12 credits) that cover different aspects and levels of Medical Interpreting.
All courses are taught online asynchronously in English and are non-language specific. Students will complete a minimum of 40 contact hours of training, one of the requisites for taking the certification exam of the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters. The courses offered are subject to change based on the number of students enrolled in the program.
Courses include:
MDI 100: Foundations of Interpreting (3 credits)
Offered in the Fall & Spring semesters.
MDI 110: Medical Interpreting I: Musculoskeletal, Cardio and Digestive System (3 credits)
Offered in the Spring semester.
MDI 120: Medical Interpreting II: Reproductive and Respiratory Systems (3 credits)
Offered in the Fall semester.
MDI 130: Medical Terminology (3 credits)
Offered in the Fall & Spring semesters.
*It is not necessary to follow a sequence but is recommended. MDI 100 and MDI 130 are the basic courses.
赌球平台推荐台 students and community members are eligible to enroll in this program. For full-time 赌球平台推荐台 students, the tuition for Medical Interpreting courses is included in the full-time tuition plan.
Click here for more information regarding the cost per credit hour for the Medical Interpreting Certificate.
How to Register
You can register by following the steps below:
- Fill out the PDF form
- Return the form to the Registrar’s Office
- Registrar’s Office will send a copy of your registration to your email
- You will then receive a 赌球平台推荐台 login and password
- Student Accounts will send you a statement or you can contact them to make pay arrangements
You can talk with the program director regarding the program and courses if you have more specific questions.
For questions, contact Student Accounts at 402-399-2429 or studentaccounts [at] abadiadetortoreos.com. The Registrar’s Office can be reached at 402-399-2443 or registrar [at] abadiadetortoreos.com.
