Career Details

Certified Healthcare Interpreter

Description

CCHI Certified Healthcare Interpreter™ certification consists of a two part examination that covers the basics of healthcare interpreting and a demonstration of interpreting skills in both consecutive and simultaneous interpreting.

Certifying Organization

Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Unknown

If significant work experience is needed? Unknown

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 4 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Medical Interpreter

Certifying Organization

The National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Core Certification Healthcare Interpreter

Certifying Organization

Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Translator

Certifying Organization

American Translators Association

Type

B - Advanced

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