Medical Interpreter Training
40-Hour Certificate Program

Turn your language skills into a meaningful career.

Are you bilingual or multilingual and interested in becoming a professional interpreter in a healthcare, education, or community setting? Bridging the Gap (BTG) Medical Interpreter Training is your first step toward a nationally recognized career in interpretation.

This 40-hour certificate program is designed to equip you with the foundational skills and knowledge needed to serve as a qualified interpreter. Whether you're looking to enhance your current role or begin a new career path, this training will prepare you to meet the growing demand for professional interpreters.

In this course, you will learn how to:

  • Navigate real-world interpreting scenarios with confidence

  • Manage interpreting encounters with professionalism

  • Bridge cultural gaps and support clear communication

  • Understand interpreter ethics and national standards

  • Begin the process toward national certification

Many of our graduates go on to work in healthcare, schools, community services, agencies and places that serve individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP). If you’re already interpreting without formal training, this course will enhance your skills and elevate you towards National Certification.

Ready to become the interpreter your community needs?

Join our next training and get started on your journey today.

Medical Interpreter Training Prerequisites

Applicants must:

  • Be age 18 or older or part of a workforce development program, High School seniors are welcomed.

  • Proof of fluency in English (HS Diploma, post-secondary level)

  • Pass language assessment exam from a reputable testing organization or schedule through us.

Don’t have proof of language proficiency?

No problem. We offer Language Proficiency Testing!
The exam is scheduled around your availability and must be completed before the training begins.

Please contact us at info@emplanguage.com for more information.