Bridging the Gap (BTG) medical interpreter training is the leading medical interpreter certificate program in the US today! This 8-day (64-hour) course will provide you with the most important skills and standards when working in the medical field as a professional interpreter. In this class you will learn:

• Interpreting Skills
• Codes of Ethics
• The Four Roles of the Medical Interpreter
• Modes of Interpreting
• Remote Interpretation
• The U.S. Health Care System
• U.S. Health Disparities
• LGBTQIA Health Disparities in the U.S.
• Introduction to Mental Health
• Interpreting Skills for Mental Health
• Communication Skills and Critical Thinking
• Professional Development
• Medical Vocabulary (anatomy, physiology, and more!)

Come join other like-minded individuals who want to use their bilingual skills to boost their career in a field they’re passionate about! 

• The 64-hour training meets the National Medical interpreter certification prerequisite for the CCHI and NBCMI
• Most medical organizations require BTG training as part of the hiring process when looking for Professional Medical Interpreters
• Your certificate from the Cross Cultural Health Care Program will be recognized nationwide!
• This language neutral training, taught in English, is open to all languages
• You will practice with experienced interpreters through role playing and other exercises

BTG General Information

• Minimum of 10 participants
• Application, payment agreement, deposit and LPAs must be submitted no later than the deadline
• Remaining balance is due on the first day of class
• This is not a certification class

Cost of BTG Medical Interpreter Training Includes

• A 64-hour Textbook for Medical Interpreters
• Mental Health Glossary
• Bilingual Glossary (one per participant)

BTG Prerequisites

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Minimum education: high school or GED diploma
• Complete application, including signed payment agreement
• Deposit (see application for cost)
• Proof of two LPAs (Language Proficiency Assessments): target and source languages

**To learn more about LPAs and scheduling, please Click here

Glossaries are available in the following languages:

Cancellations/Changes and Refunds

• Minimum of 10 participants for course to take place
• Deposit must be received to register, and remainder of payment received on first day to participate
• Mile High Multilingual Services, Inc. reserves the right to cancel training, classes, etc., due to inclement weather, illness of trainer, general emergencies, etc. (even on the day of the training)
• Contact MHMS to confirm course cancellations due to inclement weather (ask for alternative date)
• Cancellation notice of medical interpreter training must be given in writing 15 days prior to the first day of the training to receive a refund less than $120.00 (non-refundable fee)
• If paid by credit card over the phone, a 3% fee will be added to cover merchant costs
• Cancellations made after the 15-day deadline will receive a fifty percent (50%) refund. No Exceptions
• No refunds will be offered if the participant attends any portion of the training and then discontinues attendance for the remainder of the event, including no-shows. No Exceptions
• All refunds will be processed after the training
• Books are distributed the first day of the training