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NEW ON-LINE COURSE

MCA IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE OUR NEW ON-LINE COURSE OFFERING FOR MEDICAL INTERPRETERS SPANISH/ENGLISH

MCA’S MEDICAL INTERPRETERS COURSE IS ACCREDITED WITH DISTINCTION BY THE INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL INTERPRETERS ASSOCIATION ON JANUARY 9, 2014 – IN THE FIRST GROUP IN THE NATION TO BE ACCREDITED.  MCA’S COURSE IS THE ONLY ACCREDITED COURSE IN INDIANA

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

 MCA requires that each student present proof of graduation from high school or a certificate of high school equivalency.

ORAL PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH/SPANISH

The required oral proficiency shall be established by a fluency exam conducted by a third party.

MCA will maintain records in each student’s file to show compliance with admission requirements. The student must be least 18 years of age for enrollment.

The course includes 80 hours of classroom training; pre- and post-tests, group student presentations, a midterm exam, final take home exam, and final oral/written exams. Participants will:

  • Acquire the core knowledge and skills needed to handle advanced medical interpretation situations

  • Learn how to organize and prioritize the knowledge needed for each medical encounter

  • Learn the national code of ethics, standards of practice, roles of the interpreter and types of interpreting

  • Learn advanced anatomy, physiology and medical terminology

  • Learn memory and note taking techniques

  • Learn about the role culture plays in interpreting

  • Extensive role play

 The course is designed for individuals who are bilingual in English/Spanish who have a desire to learn how to be a professional interpreter, and wish to further their education and expertise. Pre-requisites include a completion of a language proficiency exam. Please look on the website www.mcainterpreters.com and fill out the application and schedule an appointment to determine language proficiency. To schedule an appointment, call 219.229-5351

Cost is $1000.00 and includes textbook and all training materials, and language proficiency exam.  $100.00 non-refundable deposit is required a month before class starts to reserve your place and cover language proficiency exam. The remaining $900.00 will due the first day of class. Payable by cash, money order or credit card (PayPal). To reserve a spot in the class, call 219.229-5351

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