Healthcare Interpreter Training Certificate Program

Gain the skills and knowledge needed to meet the growing demand for highly qualified interpreters in the healthcare setting

The award-winning Healthcare Interpreter Training (HIT) Certificate Program is the first academic program in the Southeast designed to train students who are bilingual in English and Spanish to develop the awareness, knowledge and skills necessary for effective language interpretation in medical or clinical settings. Candidates must be bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish and have earned a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

The next course begins Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Coursework for the HIT program consists of classes taught on Wednesday evenings and every other Saturday over the course of nine months and an internship experience in a local healthcare facility.

Topics include

• Interpreting Skills
• Cultural Issues Related to Healthcare
• Medical Terminology
• Ethics & Standards of Practice

Tuition for the HIT Certificate Program is $1995
10% Discount for Early Registration: $1795 (You must register by September 13 to receive discount)

Application is required, and space is limited.

Some scholarships are available for those who qualify