The online consecutive Medical Interpreter hybrid Course “Medtalk Training” is a self-paced, interactive program which offers the flexibility to access the educational material at your own time. In addition to the regular meeting times, instructors are available to do live practices and oral tests.
Recorded Lessons
Our students are able to learn proper pronunciation of words and medical terminology by listening to prerecorded modules that are specific to the different systems of the human body. Students are asked to record assignments into the instructor’s voicemail, the instructor provides continuous feedback on his/her fluency, pronunciation and accuracy.
Live Coaching
Live coaching sessions are conducted to practice the Roles of the interpreter, Code of ethics and Standards of practice and a medical interpreter certificate is issued to each student who passes the oral exam. A passing grade is 70 percent or higher in the written exam and 5 or less major deductions on the oral test.
IMIA Guidelines
Ideal candidates for this course should have basic knowledge in the health care field, basic computer skills and access to a computer and a telephone. Duration is 60 content hours. Our online medical interpreter Course follows the International Medical Interpreters Association (IMIA) guidelines and the recommendations of National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC).
Medtalk Training is licensed by the New Hampshire Department of Education as a post secondary education program defined in RSA 188-G:1-10 License # MEWI – 161
Contact Jon Mason for more information, or to sign up: 603-578-8900 ex.1763 or [email protected]
THE COST OF THE COURSE IS: $1,070
