Earn a Certificate of Competency in Medical Interpreting
Trusted Assessment for Accuracy and Compliance
Key Features & Benefits
Comprehensive medical interpreter exam built on 30+ years of LanguageLine® experience.
Developed with national standards expertise—our team helped create the first U.S. performance standard for medical interpreters.
Measures true competence in medical terminology, interpreting skills, and professional fluency.
Convenient administration: 45–60 minute test conducted by phone over a secure landline.
Industry-leading testing team with advanced degrees in translation and interpretation, plus years of medical interpreting experience.
Externally certified testers who uphold accuracy, professionalism, and compliance standards.
Description
The Medical Interpreter Certification Test (MICT) is a trusted assessment designed to certify interpreters in the medical field. Backed by more than three decades of expertise, LanguageLine® ensures interpreters are tested on their knowledge of medical terminology, interpreting accuracy, and professional competence. Each exam is administered by highly qualified testers, many with advanced academic credentials and external certifications, guaranteeing reliable and industry-recognized results.
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.
FAQs
The MICT is a specialized exam that verifies a medical interpreter’s proficiency in terminology, protocol, and accuracy in clinical environments.
Experienced interpreters working in healthcare who require formal certification to validate their skills and support patient safety.
Proficiency in medical terminology, ethical protocol knowledge, interpretation accuracy, and effective communication under pressure.
The test is conducted over the telephone by certified evaluators who assess performance in a controlled, confidential setting.
Successful candidates receive a professional certification report affirming their readiness to interpret in medical settings with reliability and trust.
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
