Earn a Certificate of Competency in Medical Interpreting
Our Medical Certification Test is a comprehensive assessment developed with over three decades of medical interpreting experience. No other organization has more experience supporting Medical Interpreters in reaching their professional goals. Our test experts and organization were utilized to develop the first national performance standard for Medical Interpreters. The test measures the interpreter’s skills and level of competence in their knowledge of medical terminology.
The test takes 45 minutes to one hour and is delivered over a landline phone. A team of the highest quality testers in the industry administer all LanguageLine® Testing & TrainingSM tests. Testers have a rich variety of qualifications, including M.A.s in Translation and Interpretation, and years of experience in medical interpreting. Members of the testing team have also earned external interpreter certification credentials.
Knowledge Assessment
Evaluations assess knowledge of:
Medical terminology
Medical procedure
Interpreting skills and protocols
Culture-specific medical practices
Topics Covered Include:
Health Insurance
Public Health
Managed Care
Medical Specialties / Professions
Doctor Visits
General Anatomy
Symptoms
Pain Descriptors
Vision Care
Emergency Room / First Aid
OB/GYN, Pregnancy
Women’s Health Issues
Men’s Health Issues
Medical Tests
Surgery
Prescriptions
Mental Health
Pediatrics, Immunizations
Medical Equipment
Diseases
Allergies
Alternative Medicine
Nutrition
Medical Consent
Genetic Counseling
Written Test Results
A written report will be provided to the employer via email within one week. It includes:
Numerical and percentage scores
Summary of the test candidate’s performance
Recommendation for further skill development
A “Certificate of Competency in Medical Interpreting” will be issued by mail to candidates who successfully pass the test.
Schedule a Test Today
For more information please contact your Account Executive or LanguageLine Testing and Training at LLA@languageline.com or call (877) 351-6636
