Bridging the Gap:
Medical Interpreter Training
Horizon Language Services is proudly providing the 40 hour Bridging The Gap Medical Interpreting Training, and certificates upon successful completion of the program.
REGISTRATION EXTENDED
Limited seating is still available ONLY for applicants interested in becoming Spanish or Vietnamese interpreters.
However, you must submit your application as soon as possible.
Don’t delay!
Bridging the Gap is a nationally recognized program developed by the Cross Cultural Health Care Program (CCHCP), which has been involved at the forefront of the medical interpreter industry for the past 30 years. Horizon Language Services is proud to partner with CCHCP in providing medical interpreter training of excellence in the Atlanta area, lead by a certified medical interpreter.
About the class
With HLS, classes are carried out in a small interactive group setting. Questions will not go unanswered and there will be multiple practice opportunities.
We will meet seven consecutive Saturdays to complete the training and testing.
At the moment this program offering is only available for in-person training.
Upcoming schedule: June – July 2024
- Cost
$950 (textbooks included).
Early bird discount has expired. Regular rate tuition rate is expired. Applications submitted after May 3rd are subject to rushed application rate. Read deadlines below for more information.
- Dates
Every Saturday, June 1st – July 13th
- Time
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Includes two short breaks and a lunch break.
There will be some snacks and drinks available for you.
- Location
3200 Breckinridge Blvd,
Duluth, GA 30096
What’s covered in this class
This class will cover the following 40 hour Bridging the Gap curriculum.
- Basic interpreting skills.
- Code of Ethics.
- Integrated medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
- Information on health care systems.
- Culture in interpreting.
- Communication skills for advocacy.
- Professional development.
Additionally, HLS provides:
- In-class interpreting practice
- Language coaching for your specific language pair*
*Language coaching is subject to availability and promptness of application submission.
Current guaranteed availability for the Summer term: Spanish and Vietnamese.
Upon successful completion of the program you will be awarded a highly reputable certificate in the field.
Application process
Admission requirements
Minimum age and education
Participants must be 18 or older and have a high school degree or the equivalent. Proof of high school graduation or GED, etc. is required.
Proof of language proficiency
Participants must be bilingual in English and at least one other language, and proof of proficiency in both languages is required to enroll in the class. Proof of proficiency can be copies of any one of the following documents:
- High school diploma or equivalent, or university/college degree from a school using the assessed language(s).
- 5 or more years of verified professional experience working in the language(s) being assessed.
- State or federal court interpreter certification.
- Oral language exam results with scores equivalent to ACTFL Advanced Mid-level or ILR Level 2.
*If applicants do not have any prior proof of language proficiency, a satisfactory speaking and listening language assessment will be required prior to admission into the program. This will be scheduled through HLS upon submission of all other requirements and initial deposit.
Deadlines
Remaining spots for the Summer session is now limited to those applicants interested in becoming Spanish or Vietnamese interpreters, and admission will be dependent on the applicant’s promptness in completing all the application and enrollment steps.
1: April 19, 2024
(If you have missed this first deadline but can promptly submit your application and documents you can still get yourself a seat in this class before any additional fees are announced and applied for rushed late applications.)
- Application form
- Non-refundable deposit
- Proof of high school graduation
- Proof of language proficiency OR submission of fee for language proficiency assessment
2: April 26, 2024
- Completion of language assessment(s) (if applicable)
3: May 3rd, 2024
- Remaining tuition fees
As of May 4th, we are only accepting applications for candidates interested in becoming Spanish or Vietnamese medical interpreters.
For inquiries please send an email to contact@horizonlanguageservices.com.
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