Career Details

Core Certification Healthcare Interpreter

Description

The CHI Core Healthcare Interpreter Examination is a computer-based, 100-question, multiple-choice exam in English that covers the basics of healthcare interpreting.

Certifying Organization

Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

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

Certified 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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