Healthcare Interpreting

Gain the expertise to aid Spanish speakers in communicating with healthcare professionals.

In Madison College's Healthcare Interpreting (HCI) program, you'll interact with experienced healthcare interpreters who will lead you towards a fulfilling career in this rewarding field.

HCI Program Overview

To become a certified healthcare interpreter, "HCI" you must take the national exam through CCHI (Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters). The program, spanning 2 semesters, fulfills the 40-hour training requirement for the CCHI national exam. Total amount of textbook cost is estimated at $90. Semester 1 courses are in Spring, Summer, and Fall, while Semester 2 courses are in Spring and Fall. Our classes are primarily held at the Goodman South campus.

These courses are offered by Professional and Continuing Education. Therefore, you do not need to apply to Madison College and are not eligible for financial aid.

Request your HCI Certificate and Letter of Completion

Once you have competed your required classes, request your certificate and letter of completion. These documents are essentially a narrative transcript that you can provide to CCHI as proof that you have completed enough training to sit for the national CCHI exam.

If you have any questions about the program or how to get started, please contact the HCI Program Manager, Jenn Sheppard: jsheppard6@madisoncollege.edu

Medical Terminology in Spanish
Fee: $220.01
Dates: 9/14/2026 - 11/2/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: M
Section Modality: In-Person
Building: Goodman South
Instructor: Adriana Soto
Number of Seats: 10

This course is intended for health care professionals or interpreters working with Spanish-speaking patients but is open to anyone. It focuses on medical technical language in both English and Spanish. Students gain increased familiarity with medical terminology, thereby enhancing patient communication. Medical terminology will be presented according to body systems, clinical specialties, and subspecialties. The student will master both vocabulary and knowledge needed for a wide number of medical settings.

Textbook purchase required.

Spanish for Spanish Speakers
Fee: $200.00
Dates: 11/9/2026 - 12/14/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: M
Section Modality: In-Person
Building: Goodman South
Instructor: Katherine Lathrop
Number of Seats: 17

This advanced Spanish class will help you improve your Spanish language skills whether you learned the language in school or at home. Topics will include grammar (verb tenses), spelling (accents), reading comprehension, and writing. Vocabulary practice will be focused on healthcare terminology.

Health Care Interpreter Ethics
Fee: $100.00
Dates: 10/13/2026 - 10/15/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:40 PM
Days: Tu W Th
Section Modality: In-Person
Building: Goodman South
Instructor: Adriana Soto
Number of Seats: 15

More in-depth training about interpreter ethics for the working medical interpreter. Emphasis will be placed on discussion of case studies and the development of critical thinking to make informed choices about the best course of action.

Healthcare Interpreting Skills 1
Fee: $316.00
Dates: 9/12/2026 - 10/24/2026
Times: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Days: Sa
Section Modality: In-Person
Building: Goodman South
Instructor: Katherine Lathrop
Number of Seats: 10

This course is designed for aspiring interpreters looking to develop their consecutive interpreting skills in a medical setting. Emphasis will be placed on mastering consecutive interpretation techniques, expanding medical vocabulary in both English and the target language, and effectively managing the flow of conversation during medical encounters. Participants will engage in extensive small-group practice, working with dialogues based on real-life medical scenarios to build confidence and accuracy in interpretation.

Please fill out this PRE-REGISTRATION form. After it has been reviewed you will be invited to enroll in this class. Please note this make take a few days.

No class 10/17/26. Textbook purchase required.

Healthcare Interpreting Skills 2
Fee: $316.00
Dates: 10/31/2026 - 12/12/2026
Times: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Days: Sa
Section Modality: In-Person
Building: Goodman South
Instructor: Katherine Lathrop
Number of Seats: 10

This course builds on the foundational skills acquired in Healthcare Interpreting Skills 1, focusing on more advanced techniques for managing medical encounters. Emphasis will be placed on intervening and clarifying appropriately, expanding medical vocabulary in both English and the target language, and effectively handling challenges that may arise during interpretation. Participants will engage in extensive small-group practice, working with real-life medical dialogues to refine their skills and gain confidence in complex interpreting scenarios.

Please fill out this PRE-REGISTRATION form. After it has been reviewed you will be invited to enroll in this class. Please note this make take a few days.

No class 11/28. Textbook purchase required.

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