Bridging The Gap

The Bridging the Gap (BTG) course is a nationally recognized 40-hour medical interpreter training program developed by the Cross Cultural Health Care Program (CCHCP) over 25 years ago. The Academy of Interpretation is a licensed trainer for the Washington, D.C. metro area. Engage with a live instructor. This classroom-based learning experience is taught by a dedicated, live instructor. After taking the course, you’ll be able to work as a Qualified Medical Interpreter (QMI) for hospitals, medical offices, rehabilitation centers, and other healthcare settings.

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ALL INCLUDED:

✓ Free Access to AOI's Oral Language Proficiency Test (with certificate)

✓ One Textbook and One Glossary for Medical Interpreters

✓ Training Certificate of Completion

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UPCOMING BTG CLASSES: 5 DAYS OF LIVE VIRTUAL SESSIONS

Each class will be held from 8 AM to 4 PM Eastern Time*:

• May 19th, 21st, 23rd, 27th and 29th, 2025
• July 7th to 11th, 2025
• August 18th, 20th, 22nd, 25th and 27th, 2025
• October 6th to October 10th, 2025
• November 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10 and 12th, 2025

2025 dates and location are subject to change.

✓ Practice interpreting in small group sessions facilitated by your experienced instructor.

✓ Complete the course and apply for national certification through NBCMI or CCHI. This course meets the 40-hour training requisite.

✓ Basic interpreting skills

✓ Interpreter roles

✓ Codes of ethics for medical interpreters

✓ Integrated medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology

✓ The United States health care system

✓ The role of culture in interpreting

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