INTERPRETER TRAINING

Are you looking to become an interpreter?

Meet state requirements, become nationally certified or get advanced training...

Whether you are looking to meet the requirements to become an interpreter in the state of Idaho or would like to take it one step further and become nationally certified, Lopez Translation has got you covered.

16 Hour Medical Interpreter Workshop

(this is the basic requirement in order to work as a contract interpreter)

9 Upcoming Classes:

Trainer: Thelma Lopez-Barajas
  • Certified Medical Interpreter Trainer
  • Nationally Certified Medical Interpreter
  • BA in Spanish
  • Graduate work in Communication Training & Development
Includes the Fundamentals of Medical Interpretation and Skill-building:
  • The Four Roles of an Interpreter & The Four Modes of Interpretation 
  • Code of Ethics and Standards 
  • How to Manage Conflicts of Interests/Boundaries and limitations 
  • Managing the Interpretation Session & Troubleshooting Difficult Interpretation Sessions 
  • HIPAA Review & Compliance 
  • Advanced Medical Terminology 
  • Medical procedures, anatomy review 
  • Advanced Skill Building Practice Sessions 
  • Preparation for Language assessment  
A language assessment will be completed by every participant at the end of the training. Successful candidates will receive a certificate of completion along with a detailed evaluation of their language skills.

Classes Held Online

9am - 5pm

January

Date of Class: January 19 & 20, 2024

Time of Class: 9am to 5pm

Register By: Jan 12th, 2024

Cost: $199 (Late registrants pay $215)

Location:  Online

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February

Date of Class: February 23 & 24, 2024

Time of Class: 9am to 5pm

Register By: February 16, 2024

Cost: $199 (Late registrants pay $215)

Location:  Online

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April

Date of Class: April 6 & 7, 2024

Time of Class: 9am to 5pm

Register By: March 30, 2024

Cost: $199 (Late registrants pay $215)

Location:  Online

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May

Date of Class:   May 17 & 18, 2024

Time of Class: 9am to 5pm

Register By: May 10, 2024

Cost: $199 (Late registrants pay $215)

Location:  Online

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June

Date of Class:   June 21 & 22, 2024

Time of Class: 9am to 5pm

Register By: June 12, 2024

Cost: $199 (Late registrants pay $215)

Location:  Online

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August

Date of Class:   August 30 & 31, 2024

Time of Class: 9am to 5pm

Register By: August 23, 2024

Cost: $199 (Late registrants pay $215)

Location:  Online

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October

Date of Class:  October 11 & 12, 2024

Time of Class: 9am to 5pm

Register By: October 4, 2024

Cost: $199 (Late registrants pay $215)

Location:  Online

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November

Date of Class:   November 15, 16, 2024

Time of Class: 9am to 5pm

Register By: November 8, 2024

Cost: $199 (Late registrants pay $215)

Location:  Online

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December

Date of Class:  December 13 & 14, 2024

Time of Class: 9am to 5pm

Register By: December 6, 2024

Cost: $199 (Late registrants pay $215)

Location:  Online

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40 Hour Medical Interpreter Workshop

Through the Nationally Accredited Bridging the Gap - Cross Cultural Health Care Program
Trainer: Thelma Lopez-Barajas
  • Certified Medical Interpreter Trainer
  • Nationally Certified Medical Interpreter
  • BA in Spanish
  • Graduate work in Communication Training & Development
NOTE: This class will be held online if quarantine is still in place.
May Class
Nationally Accredited 40 hr workshops offered:
  • Forty hours of training
  • The Bridging the Gap Interactive Textbook for Medical Interpreters
  • A Language Evaluation • Certificate of Completion that is nationally recognized
  • Inclusion in the Bridging the Gap Registry
  • Eligibility to enroll in the Bridging the Gap Training of Trainers course
Date of Class: May 29 & 30 and June 18, 19, 20
Register By: May 1, 2020
Time of Class: 9am to 5pm
Cost: $549 (Late registrants pay $570)

Contact us for 2 installment payments
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Trainer: Thelma Lopez-Barajas
  • Certified Medical Interpreter Trainer
  • Nationally Certified Medical Interpreter
  • BA in Spanish
  • Graduate work in Communication Training & Development
Nationally Accredited 40 hr workshops offered:
  • Forty hours of training
  • The Bridging the Gap Interactive Textbook for Medical Interpreters
  • A Language Evaluation • Certificate of Completion that is nationally recognized
  • Inclusion in the Bridging the Gap Registry
  • Eligibility to enroll in the Bridging the Gap Training of Trainers course
Register Now

March

Date of Class:   Mar. 8, 9 & 15, 16, 17

Time of Class: 9am to 5pm

Register By: Feb 23, 2024

Cost: $549 (Late registrants pay $569)

Location:  Online

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August

Date of Class:  Aug. 2, 3, & 8, 9, 10

Time of Class: 9am to 5pm

Register By: July 19, 2024

Cost: $649  (Late registrants pay $669)

Location:  Online

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*6-hour Intensive Preparation Class for National Certification

This intensive class encompasses bilingual content meant to improve the student’s interpreting skills and it gives the student a better chance of passing the National Certification Exam.

(Also providing a review of the Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice and Challenging Medical Terminology.)
Email Us now to get on the notification list.

April

Date of Class:  April 15, 2022

Time of Class: 12pm to 5pm

Register By: April 5, 2022

Cost: $85 (Late registrants pay $100)

Location:  Online

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October

Date of Class:   October 16, 2022

Time of Class: 12pm to 5pm

Register By: October 2, 2022

Cost: $85  (Late registrants pay $100)

Location:  Online

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