Bridging the Gap for Medical Interpreters
64-Hour Training Course

Bridging the Gap is taught in English and is open to bilingual students of all languages who have passed the language proficiency.

• Requirement: 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!
• You will practice with experienced interpreters through role-playing and other exercises.
• Curriculum: The BTG training program covers a comprehensive curriculum that includes medical terminology, ethics and standards of practice, interpreting techniques, cultural competence, and healthcare systems. The curriculum is tailored to medical interpreters’ specific needs and challenges in healthcare settings.
• Skills Development: The training program focuses on developing essential interpreting skills, such as active listening, memory retention, paraphrasing, and sight translation. Participants learn to convey medical information clearly and concisely between patients and healthcare providers.
• Language Proficiency: This enables interpreters to effectively communicate with patients and healthcare providers in diverse linguistic settings.
• Cultural Competence: The training program emphasizes the importance of cultural competence in medical interpreting. It teaches interpreters to recognize and respect cultural differences, beliefs, and practices that may impact healthcare communication. Cultural competence helps interpreters build rapport and trust with patients, enhancing the quality of care.
• Ethical Guidelines: BTG training provides interpreters with a solid understanding of ethical guidelines and standards of practice for medical interpreting. Participants learn about confidentiality, impartiality, accuracy, and professionalism, ensuring they adhere to ethical principles while performing their duties.
• Certification: Upon completion of the training program, participants may have the opportunity to pursue certification as medical interpreters through recognized certification bodies such as the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI) or the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI). Certification demonstrates proficiency and competence in medical interpreting, enhancing job opportunities and professional credibility.
• Continuing Education: BTG training may offer continuing education opportunities for certified medical interpreters to stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging issues in healthcare interpreting. Continuing education ensures that interpreters maintain their skills and knowledge over time and stay informed about changes in the healthcare landscape.