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Spanish Health Care Interpreter Training

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The Spanish Health Care Interpreter Training prepares bilingual individuals to serve as Health Care Interpreters in medical settings and meets the Oregon Health Care interpreter law standards for entry-level training and education.  The course is offered in partnership between the Oregon Area Health Education Center and Central Oregon Community College. The training is delivered in a blended format which includes online instruction, classroom instruction and clinical practicum.  

This training will be offered at COCC beginning September 21, 2013 and the online/classroom sessions proceed through February, 2014. Clinical experience schedules will follow successful completion of the classroom portion of the training. The course fee is $1675 (includes books/materials) and is due in two payments; one payment of $975 is due September 18 and the second payment of $700 is due January 30, 2014. (This is a noncredit course and is not eligible for Federal Financial Aid). There is also a $40 non-refundable application fee.

Please download the Spanish HCI App Info Packet to review detailed information about the course. This document includes course content and delivery  methods, language requirements, pre-assessment application, reference form, course schedule and clinical requirements. Please review this information carefully. You will need to print the 3-page application and 2-page reference form from this document.

Please note that your completed application, $40 non-refundable application fee and completed reference form must be received by August 26, 2013 to participate in an assessment interview.

Criteria for Health Care Interpreter Course Applicants:

  • Be fluent in English and Spanish; ability to change languages back and forth easily, and maintain a fast and smooth pace.
  • Have some experience in interpreting.
  • Have an interest in becoming a health care interpreter.
  • Be 19 years of age or older.
  • Minimum education of a High School Diploma or GED.
  • Have knowledge of or work experience in/with Spanish speaking populations.

Pre-Entry Oral and Written Assessment for Language Proficiency – Appointments will be scheduled for Sept. 4, 5, 6, 2014
Prior to being accepted in the course, applicants will participate in a bilingual oral interview covering such subjects as reasons for wanting to practice health care interpreting, background, education and experiences that will contribute to being a successful health care interpreter. Criteria used in evaluating oral interviews include grammar, appropriate word usage, clarity of speech, pace and appropriate pronunciation in both languages. In addition to the oral interview, applicants will complete a written assessment, which includes answering questions, English to Spanish translation, Spanish to English translation and reading comprehension assessments.

Additional Documents for Review:               Course Syllabus                    Course Schedule

For more information, please call (541) 383-7270 or email ceinfo@cocc.edu .

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