• Courses
    • Professional Certificates & Courses
    • Corporate Learning
    • Online Courses
    • Executive Education
    • 50+ OLLI Program
    • Personal Enrichment Classes
    • Summer Camps
    • Atlanta Galleria Center
    • Intensive English Program
    Our Community Catalog
    OLLI Catalog Winter 2022
  • Events
    • Open House
    • Webinars
    • Graduation
    • Book an Event
  • Student Resources
    • Career Development Resources
    • Catalog
    • Financial Aid
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • KSU Discounts
    • Military Education Benefits
    • Scholarships
  • About
    • About Us
    • Blog
    • Contact
    • Instructor Application
    • Give to CPE
  • Login
    • Login to Register
    • Login to Moodle

College of Professional EducationCollege of Professional Education
  • Courses
    • Professional Certificates & Courses
    • Corporate Learning
    • Online Courses
    • Executive Education
    • 50+ OLLI Program
    • Personal Enrichment Classes
    • Summer Camps
    • Atlanta Galleria Center
    • Intensive English Program
    Our Community Catalog
    OLLI Catalog Winter 2022
  • Events
    • Open House
    • Webinars
    • Graduation
    • Book an Event
  • Student Resources
    • Career Development Resources
    • Catalog
    • Financial Aid
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • KSU Discounts
    • Military Education Benefits
    • Scholarships
  • About
    • About Us
    • Blog
    • Contact
    • Instructor Application
    • Give to CPE
  • Login
    • Login to Register
    • Login to Moodle
  • Healthcare

    • Home
    • All courses
    • Healthcare
    • Medical Interpreter Certificate – Galleria Center
    Medical Interpreter Certificate – Galleria Center
    Certificate
    Languages
    $1,599
    More Info & Contact Enroll Now
    • Share:
    • Overview
    • Offerings & Schedules
    • Instructor
    • Financial Aid

    Medical Interpreters bridge the communication gap between non-English speaking patients and medical personnel. As a critical member of the healthcare team, you will be trained to communicate and translate patient materials, informational brochures, and other items into an easily understood and culturally-sensitive format for patients. The Medical Interpreter Certificate includes theory and hands-on instruction during the ten-week program. Students will learn and identify human anatomy in both languages, translate medical documents from English to Spanish, communicate common medical terminology in written and verbal formats, and understand the code of ethics and roles of a Medical Interpreter. Students will also focus on Hispanic cultural appreciation and participate in bilingual discussion, interviews, and presentations. Individuals interested in starting a career in the medical field, nurses or medical office staff, or those looking to develop skills may benefit from this program. The training will help prepare you for taking a National certification test. Textbooks are required at the first class meeting, available from the KSU Center Bookstore and various book retailers. Call for availability. This 40 hour program requires students to be fluent in Spanish and English. You must complete a Language Assessment and submit with your Application Package. Follow the links on the course page. Learning Outcomes: Describe the responsibilities of a medical interpreter Define the International Medical Interpreters Association (IMIA) code of ethics and standards of practice Identify the anatomy of the body in both English and Spanish Translate medical forms from English to Spanish Recite medical terminology in both Spanish and English Conduct a health related interview using appropriate medical vocabulary Recognize the unique traits of Hispanic culture Recognize the boundaries of professional practice by abstaining from personal involvement Accurately interpret and translate all spoken messages, medical forms, procedures, and symptoms in a healthcare environment Prerequisite: High School Diploma or equivalent. Receive a 75% or higher on the Interpreter Written Skills Assessment and submit the Program Application. Working knowledge of computers and access to computer and internet are required. By registering for the class, you acknowledge that you are fluent in both Spanish and English. Should you not meet the language requirement, no refunds or transfers will be approved. View the ccpe.kennesaw.edu/professional/languages/medical-interpreter/page for the Medical Interpreter Certificate.

    No instructor information available at this time.

    Sorry, but no offerings are available now. Please come back and check regularly for more information.

    Financial Aid Options

    • Payment Plans
    • MyCAA
    • VA Education Benefits
    • WIOA: Please Read: For students interested in using WIOA funding, please submit the WIOA application as soon as possible to allow up to 6 weeks for WIOA processing.
    • Education Loans
    • Click here for more information about Financial Aid

    More Info / Contact Us

    If you would like to receive more information about this program or speak with the program lead, submit your information below:

    • Overview
    • More Details
    • Offerings & Schedules
    • Instructor
    • Financial Aid
    $1,599
    More Info & Contact Enroll Now
    • Share:

    Related Courses

    Healthcare

    Pedorthist Certificate

    Certificate
    Price$
    $3,200
    Start Date
    N/A
    Location
    N/A
    Healthcare

    Energy Medicine Certificate – Online

    Certificate Monthly Online
    Price$
    $79
    Start Date
    07/13/2022
    Location
    N/A
    Healthcare

    Pain Assessment and Management Certificate – Online (Self Paced)

    Certificate Online Self-Paced
    Price$
    $139
    Start Date
    N/A
    Location
    N/A
    Healthcare

    HIPAA Compliance – Online (Self Paced)

    Online Self-Paced
    Price$
    $159
    Start Date
    N/A
    Location
    N/A
    Healthcare

    End of Life Care Certificate – Online

    Certificate Monthly Online
    Price$
    $139
    Start Date
    07/13/2022
    Location
    N/A
    Healthcare

    Starting Your Own Business in Health and Healing Certificate – Online (Self Paced)

    Certificate Online Self-Paced
    Price$
    $139
    Start Date
    N/A
    Location
    N/A

    Categories

    • Professional
      • • Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
      • • Business
      • • Culinary & Hospitality
      • • Educators
      • • Entrepreneurship
      • • Finance
      • • Healthcare
      • • Languages & Translation
      • • Legal
      • • Real Estate
      • • Technology
      • • Test Prep
    • Personal Enrichment
      • • Art
      • • Cooking
      • • Finance & Investment
      • • Health & Fitness
      • • Languages
      • • Lifestyle
      • • Photography
      • • Writing
    • 50+ OLLI
      • • Art & Music
      • • Events & Travel
      • • Health & Wellness
      • • History
      • • Languages & Writing
      • • Leisure
      • • OLLI Scholar Computer Certificate
      • • OLLI Scholar Spanish Certificate
      • • Personal Finance
      • • Technology & Computers
    CPE Logo

    Kennesaw - KSU Center

    3333 Busbee Drive, #3301
    Kennesaw, Georgia 30144

    (470) 578-6765

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • Linkedin
    • YouTube
    • Blog

    Courses

    • Graduate College
    • All Courses
    • Professional Certificates & Courses
    • Online Courses
    • Personal Enrichment Classes

    For Students

    • Career Development Resources
    • Catalog
    • Financial Aid
    • Military Education Benefits

    Quick Links

    • Blog
    • Contact
    • Corporate Learning
    • Open House

    © 2022 Kennesaw State University - College of Professional Education

    • Privacy
    • Policies
    • Sitemap
    • Text Only