About Bridging the GaP

Bridging the Gap (BTG) is a nationally recognized, 40-hour medical interpreter training course. By the end of the course, participants will have the skills and knowledge necessary to interpret in a medical settings. 

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BTG is taught in English and is open to bilingual speakers of all languages. No medical interpreting experience is required! This course will prepare you with the foundation skills and specialized information to become an effective, competent, and professional a medical interpreter. 

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What You Learn

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BASIC INTERPRETER SKILLS

Roles, ethics, conduit, clarity and flow in interpreting

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MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

Body systems, common ailments, common medical procedures and medical prefixes/suffixes

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INFORMATION ON HEALTH CARE

Introduction to the health care system and HIPPA compliance

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CULTURE IN INTERPRETING

Self-awareness, basic characteristics of specific cultures, traditional health care in specific communities and cultural brokering

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COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS FOR ADVOCACY

Listening skills, communication styles, how doctors think and appropriate advocacy

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Effective communication, professional conduct, self-care and professional growth

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Who should apply

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Requirements

 

• Applicants must be able to attend all 40 hours of training.

• Be 18 years of age or older

• Have a high school diploma, GED certificate, or university/college degree. (This will also count as a proof of proficiency in the language spoken at the institution you have a degree from)

• Must have internet and a working computer for Zoom class meetings 

• Commit 20 hours of their time to an organization of their choice to volunteer in kind hours. Participant must complete required paperwork and turn it in by the deadline.

• Limit of 15 participants per session - if not enough participants, it will be rescheduled

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If you don't have proof of language proficiency, you will need to take an over-the-phone language assessment. In order for us to schedule this for you, you must first pay the $750 non refundable deposit for the course. Payment must be made to IMHC Services. 

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