Medical Interpreter (Spanish/English)

The medical interpreter training course prepares you to work in hospitals, medical offices, and in any healthcare environment where a Spanish interpreter is needed. While this program is not tied to a specific medical translator certification, it prepares you to sit for many of the medical interpreting examinations available in the country. Note: This course is language-specific – Spanish/English.

As one of the most comprehensive medical interpreter courses available online, you will acquire the three interpreting skills needed for success–simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation. You will also learn the proper transfer of medical terminology into Spanish, divided into the different areas in a hospital and medical specialties. Intensive online interpreting laboratory practices are included in this training course.

Upon completion, you will receive a certificate of completion. This course is ideal for individuals seeking to build skills, gain experience, and prepare for further credentialing, such as a Spanish medical translator certification or other recognized certifications in Spanish medical interpreting.

Diana Lara

Diana Lara is a licensed court interpreter and Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI™–Spanish) with extensive experience in medical, legal, and community interpreting. She has worked across healthcare systems, public health initiatives, nonprofit organizations, and government settings, providing both consecutive and simultaneous interpreting. Diana currently serves as an adjunct instructor at the University of Texas at El Paso, where she teaches courses in translation and interpreting. She is passionate about preparing future interpreters and translators through practical, real-world training and emphasizes accuracy, ethics, and professional standards in her teaching.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 11 or later.
• Mac: macOS 12 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this program are listed below and included in enrollment.

• The Medical Interpreter (eBook)
• Medical Terminology for Interpreters: A Handbook (eBook)