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Salt Lake Technical College

Medical Interpreter

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HOW MANY COURSES

1 Course

 

WHAT IS THE COST?

$600

 

HOW LONG TO COMPLETE?

8 Weeks

 

Tuition is subject to change without notice. Additional fees may be required.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Interesting and varied work assignments
  • Rewarding work
  • Work in a medical setting
  • High demand profession – demand for interpreters is increasing
  • Schedule flexibility
  • Interpreting growth potential – work into other areas of interpreting as your skills increase

Medical interpreters serve a critical role in the community by interpreting communication between the staff and non-English speaking population and helping to ensure a quality medical experience for patients and loved ones. Choose from three programs that are taught for learners with English bilingual proficiency. Successful completion of this course allows students to apply for Tier 2 Medical Interpreter certification with the Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL).

The Medical Interpreter program is eligible for STIT funding to cover 50% of tuition. Utah residency is required. To see if you qualify for STIT Funding and to complete the application:

  1. Check eligibility by clicking the STIT funding link
  2. Follow the steps to fill out and submit your application. If approved, you will receive instructions to register for the program you selected.

Click the blue REGISTER NOW button next to the course you're interested in. This will take you to the Enrole registration page to complete your enrollment.

OCCUPATIONS

Interpreters & Translators

Entry-Level Wage: $7.37

Median Wage: $20.32

Monthly Openings: 20

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CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Medical Interpreter Arabic 1 course 8 weeks $600 Register Now
Medical Interpreter Dari 1 course 8 weeks $600 Register Now

CONTACT

Ben Kelly | 801-957-5448 | Ben.Kelly@slcc.edu