40-Hour Spanish Medical Interpreter Course
Online • Self-Paced
- NBCMI & CCHI Training Requirement
- 100% Online - At your own pace
- Start Anytime
- Spanish–English Focused
Who This Course Is For
This training is designed for bilingual Spanish–English speakers who want to:
- Become professional medical interpreters
- Meet the 40-hour prerequisite accepted by NBCMI & CCHI
- Prepare for national certification exams
- Strengthen their medical terminology and interpreting skills
- Work in hospitals, clinics, telehealth, or community settings
Whether you are new to interpreting or already working in healthcare, this course gives you the foundation and confidence you need.
Why Choose MITS
✔️ Recognized by Students Nationwide
Thousands of bilingual students trust MITS for high-quality, self-paced training.
✔️ Accepted by NBCMI & CCHI
Meets the 40-hour education requirement needed to apply for national certification.
✔️ Spanish-Specific Curriculum
All examples, terminology, and scenarios focus on Spanish–English interpreting.
✔️ Real Medical Encounters
Practice interpreting real-world dialogue across multiple specialties.
✔️ Everything Included
No live attendance required, no books to buy, No hidden fees. Just clear and transparent.
✔️ Recognized by Students Nationwide
Thousands of bilingual students trust MITS for high-quality, self-paced training.
Course Curriculum
Here’s a brief summary of the curriculum. The full course includes many more subjects, details, examples, and guided hands-on practice activities.
📘 1. Foundations of Medical Interpreting
- Role, ethics, standards of practice
- Confidentiality & HIPAA
- Best practices in clinical settings
📘 2. Medical Terminology (Spanish–English)
- Anatomy & physiology
- Common symptoms, diagnoses, and procedures
- False cognates & colloquial terms
📘 3. Interpreting Skills Development
- Consecutive interpreting
- Simultaneous interpreting basics
- Sight Translation
- Note-taking strategies
- Memory and accuracy techniques
📘 4. Realistic Medical Encounters
- Hospital room scenarios
- Workers’ Comp evaluations
- Primary care encounters
- Mental health consultations
- Additional real-world clinical situations
📘 5. Certification Preparation
- NBCMI and CCHI certification overview
- Eligibility requirements and application steps
- Tips for preparing for written and oral exams
- What to expect on exam day
Terry Reed
” Thanks to MITS excellent program I am now certified as a Healthcare Interpreter!”
Pricing
One-Time Payment: $640
Includes:
40 hours of Spanish-specific interpreter training
One full year to complete the program
Certificate upon successful completion
Mock exams for the national CCHI and NBCMI certification
National certification guidance
Student support via email and telephone
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. This program satisfies the 40-hour interpreter education requirement accepted by both NBCMI and CCHI. You can use your completion certificate to apply for the CHI-Spanish exam or the CCHI CoreCHI and CHI-Spanish certifications.
No. This course is designed for both beginners and bilingual individuals who have never interpreted before. It provides all the foundational knowledge and practice needed to begin a career as a medical interpreter.
Yes. You should be able to understand, speak, and read both languages fluently. This course is specifically designed for Spanish–English bilingual speakers.
You have one full year from the day you enroll. You can work at your own pace and complete the lessons whenever it’s convenient for you.
Yes. Once you complete the course and final exam, you can immediately download your official certificate of completion. You can attach it to your CCHI or NBCMI certification applications.
Yes. Your enrollment includes full access to all lessons, quizzes, Spanish–English terminology, practice encounters, and your certificate of completion. There are no additional fees or hidden costs.
Yes. You receive instant access to the course and can begin learning right away.
It depends on your study schedule. With consistent study, you can finish in as little as two weeks. Some students take several weeks or a few months.
Patrice Wright
“Absolutely worth every penny! The MITS course prepared me so well that I passed the CCHI exam on my first attempt.”
🚀 Ready to Start Your Interpreter Career?
Meet your 40-hour requirement and begin your journey toward national certification with a program designed specifically for Spanish–English medical interpreters.