Interpreter Training

Professional interpreters and translators are more important than ever.  The population of the U.S. is becoming more diverse and as a result, more people are facing language barriers when it comes to education, healthcare, employment, legal and government services.  Professional interpreters are called on in all industries and fields to bridge the language gap and improve communication and understanding.

As we always say, Everyone Deserves to be Understood.

Becoming a professional interpreter can put you on the path to a rewarding career.  Metaphrasis provides training for those who are interested in becoming a professional interpreter or earning their interpreter certification.  We offer a fun and informational interpreter training program that will help you learn the necessary skills to become a professional interpreter.

How to Become an Interpreter

Translating and interpreting are more involved than simply translating the words from one language to another.  A skilled interpreter will consider context, cultural nuances, and meaning to accurately convey messages and improve understanding.

Here are a few things you need to know before starting the enrollment process:

• To be considered as a candidate you must pass our oral and written language proficiency test.  The non-refundable fee to take the exam starts at $97.00 and we require receipt of payment before scheduling the exam.
• Should your entrance exam scores meet our admission standards, we will notify you of your acceptance into our training program. A $300.00 tuition is due to reserve your spot in the class.
• The remaining tuition balance is due no later than 2 weeks before the first day of class to maintain enrollment in the course.

Our next 2022 class session dates are:

Time: 8am to 5pm central time

February 26th and 27th
March 5th, 6th, 12th and 13th

Time: 8am to 5pm central time

The 48-hour interpreter training is full of fun and interactive activities including:

• Module 1: Introduction to Health Care Interpreting
• Module 2: Introduction to Roles of the Health Care Interpreting
• Module 3: Cultures of the Health Care Encounter
• Module 4: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Advocacy
• Module 5: Health Care Interpreting as a Profession
• Module 6: Role Play Activities, Medical Terminology, On-line Learning, etc.
• 224-page training manual and 80-page workbook that is yours to keep

*Candidates must attend all class dates noted above

You can call us at (815) 464-1423 or submit a contact form for more information.