Bridging The Gap

The Bridging the Gap course is a nationally recognized 40-hour medical interpreter training 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. (Sessions are currently being held in a virtual classroom setting over Zoom). 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:

• June 24th – 28th, 2024 (M-F)*
• August 19th, 21st, 23rd, 26th, and 28th (M,W,F,M,W)*
• November 4th, 6th, 8th, 12th, and 14th (M,W,F,T,Th)*

*2024 dates and location are subject to change.

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• 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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