Alaska Institute for Justice & State of Alaska Department of Health – Medical Interpreter Fellowship
Bridging the Gap 40-hour Training Course Certificate Program
About the Fellowship
The Alaska Institute for Justice in partnership with the State of Alaska Department of Health is excited to offer the Medical Interpreter Fellowship. The Fellowship provides a unique opportunity for qualified Alaskan interpreters to further their careers by receiving expert training on medical interpretation. This training and certificate can be used towards national medical certification.
This training course is taught in English and is open to bilingual speakers of all languages. No medical interpreting experience is required!
Application Deadline: December 26 at 11:59 PM
The Fellowship not only provides a unique opportunity, but the training and testing costs are fully covered and successful fellows will receive a $350.00 honorarium upon successful completion.
What You Learn
Learn the necessary skills and best practices to become a qualified medical interpreter through lecture-based lessons, interactive role plays, case studies, and group discussions. At the end of the training, participants will receive a signed and individually numbered certificate of successful completion after passing the final exam with a score of 70% or higher. You will also receive a copy of Bridging the Gap textbook, a bilingual medical glossary, and a Guide to Common Medications.
Among the topics you’ll learn are:
- Basic interpreting skills
- Interpreter roles
- Codes of ethics for medical interpreters
- Integrated medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
- The United States health care system
- The role of culture in interpreting
- Communication skills for advocacy
- Professional development
Bridging the Gap 40-hour Training Course Certificate Program will be held every Saturday in March 2025 from 9 AM – 5 PM
For More Information, contact: contactLIC@akijp.org or 907-297-2760
This training is supported by the State of Alaska Department of Health.
