Spanish/English Medical Interpreter Certificate from UGA

The Spanish/English Medical Interpreter Certificate course at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education is designed to equip participants to serve as professional medical interpreters.

Responsibilities

• Topics covered include Ethics in Interpreting
• Healthcare interpreting terminology in English and Spanish
• Spanish/English linguistics skills
• Analysis of the healthcare provider environment
• Issues regarding Latino/Hispanic healthcare
• Development of integrated interpreter skills
• Understanding cultural aspects of Latino/Hispanic healthcare

Requirements

This course is valuable for individuals seeking employment in the medical field or healthcare settings, including nurses, physicians, pharmacists, front office staff, receptionists, dieticians, laboratory technicians, social workers, etc.

Qualifications

• The course is open to students 18 years of age and older.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is strongly recommended.
• No prior medical interpreting experience is required.
• Participants must attend and participate in 90% of the class sessions, complete online assignments, and obtain a score of 70% or better on oral and written final exams.

Other

The course is held at the UGA Gwinnett Campus in Lawrenceville, GA. The lead instructor is Scott King, who has extensive experience in clinical settings and the healthcare field.