Medical Interpretation Training Program

HCA has a medical interpretation training and certification program for a select number of iHCA members in Mandarin (and other languages soon to come). These students will receive financial sponsorship for the certification test (Interpreter Skills Test - originally $200) by USC Keck School of Medicine.

"H! I am Terra, and I will be leading the Medical Interpretation Training Program this year.

Once your google form application is reviewed, you will have a zoom interview with me.

I am really looking forward to meet and work with you!

Please click below to access the application, and

If you have any question, feel free to reach out and contact us."

1 SEMESTER TRAINING

(8-10 classes -Zoom)

Weekly 1-hour classes teaching vocabulary and practice, starting 2 weeks after acceptances (end sept-mid oct) until the week before RRR week (beginning dec)
Mock tests + take medical interpretation certification test (no date set)

REQUIREMENTS

Fluency in indicated language
Be a general member for both semesters and completing general membership requirements
- If new, student must apply for both a general membership and medical interpretation
Apply for medical interpretation via Google form and attend a 20-min online interview

OTHER PROGRAMS

~2022 spring

Members finished with the medical interpretation program may remain general members of iHCA and participate in volunteering activities facilitated by iHCA. Volunteering activities will include medical interpretation opportunities for members to continue practicing and improving their skills

Asian health services
- https://asianhealthservices.org/
- https://asianhealthservices.org/volunteer-form/
Chinese Hospital
- https://www.chinesehospital-sf.org/
- https://www.chinesehospital-sf.org/volunteering
Alta Bates
- https://www.sutterhealth.org/absmc
- https://www.sutterhealth.org/absmc/volunteering/absmc
Alameda Health System
- http://www.alamedahealthsystem.org/ahs-volunteers/
Asian Network Pacific Home Care and Hospice
- https://asiannetwork.com/
UCSF
- https://www.ucsfhealth.org/services/interpreters

How Was the Experience?

"I think the program provides an excellent opportunity for students to be equipped with key knowledge of medical terminology, as well as a strong framework to develop communication skills in various languages."