New Career Opportunity!

Medical Spanish Institute & The University of Colorado Colorado Springs Extended Studies presents a new training program for Spanish medical interpreters.

The next Spanish medical interpreters' program is April 19 - May 24, 2012. This is a 44 hour program.

"The U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 22% in employment for Spanish translators and interpreters in the next eight years due to the 'broadening of international ties and the large increases in the number of non-English speaking people in the United States." (Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-2011 edition)

This 44 hour program is designed to prepare Spanish medical interpreters for a challenging and rewarding career in any medical field. Enhance your current medical office skills or prepare for a new career as a Spanish medical interpreter Achieve national standards of practice guidelines for Spanish medical interpreters in such areas as anatomy, medical and legal terminology, cultural competency, professional ethics and protocol Successful participants receive a Certificate of 44 Hour Training Completion Take the necessary first step by documenting a 44 hour Certificate of Training Completion to prepare for National Certification Examinations

Yvonne Argüello Owner, Instructor & Experienced Interpretation Administrator in Hospital Setting

Medical interpreters who achieve a Certificate of Training...

• bring medical providers in compliance with federal law and
• reduce the risks of legal liability and
• improve patient-physician relations