Frequently Asked Questions

MiTio provides open enrollment, i.e. students can enroll and start the program at any time during the year. The program is self paced and designed to be completed within 6 weeks; however, students are allowed up to six months to complete the course. The courses are all online, which means the student must have access to the internet throughout the program.

The course is language neutral, all of the material is in English, the student will translate/interpret materials into their other language.

Students are expected to participate in weekly telephone practice sessions to improve their interpreting skills, and in online discussion boards.

Click here to learn which MiTio course is right for you.

To enroll, visit our 60-hour Certificate Course, or call us direct at 1-480-MITIORG (648-4674) to enroll by phone.

Once your payment information is received you will see a registration  link page pop up or you will be sent an e-mail within 1 business day containing your registration link. 

Completion of our program is a prerequisite for both employment as a medical interpreter and to sit for the certification exam for either NBCMI or CCHI.

Most MiTio Alumni are employed around the country and those who have sat for certification exam have been successful!

Students must complete four certificate courses to obtain a Diploma from MITio.

The mix should include at least 1 Medical Background Course and 1 Interpreting or Translating Course. For example, a student may Complete the Medical and Intermediate Interpreting Certificates, as well as the Medical Terminology Certificate.

Another student may complete the three interpreting courses and the Anatomy and Physiology Certificate. The same mix can be made for the Translating Program. 

Yes, MiTio also offers 3 Continuing Education Certificate 1 unit courses (10 hours or 1 CEU) for students who have already completed a 40 hour interpreting program and can provide proof of proficiency (Via a proficiency test such as LTI, diploma/degree from L2 country, or 15 credits of L2 language from a high school or university).

The courses are designed to be completed in one week; however, students are allowed up to 1 month to complete the course.

The courses include: Phone Interpreting,/Video Interpreting, Mental Health Interpreting, and Immigration Interpreting.

View our CEU courses.

The 60 HR Certificate Course meets the CCHI and NBCMI requirements to take the certification exam. The 60 HR course covers the fundamentals of Medical Interpreting and Medical Terminology.

The 160 HR Diploma Program covers the fundamentals and then goes more in depth into both Medical Interpreting and Medical Terminology. It includes Advanced Medical Terminology,  2 hours of live practice, and an Internship.

This Program is perfect for those with no previous medical experience or interpreting experience. This additional study is fast becoming a preference among top hospitals and may become the requirement in the future.

The course is designed to be completed in 6 weeks at 6-7 hours per week (see table below): Assignment Approximate Hours per Week Each Learning Path 1 hour – 90 minutes Each Practice Session 1 hour Each Project 1 hour – 90 minutes Forum Post per unit 1 hour Each Essay/Book Review 1 hour – 90 minutes b. The course may be completed in 6 months (self-paced schedule). However, we require that each student enrolled, complete at least one unit per month of enrollment in the program.

If a student is falling behind schedule due to illness, or other extenuating circumstance and is in need of an extension, the student is to contact facilitator via e-mail for an extension. Extensions will be granted once date of extension is confirmed by both student and facilitator. c. Students must achieve a grade of B or better to obtain certificate. That is equivalent to 830 points out of 1000. Upon course completion, student will obtain a transcript, a letter of completion, and a Certificate or *Diploma from MiTio in the mail within 14 business days. In order to obtain a Diploma, the student must complete 4 certificate courses (not CEU's) with MiTio.

The Median Pay of Interpreters according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2017 was $47,190

Also view the IMIA's compensation survey

The Proficiency test is an oral fluency test. After you pay for the  test with the link below, you will have two weeks to schedule your test. Once the test is complete, it takes about a week to get the results. You may enroll into the program pending your exam results.

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160-Hour Diploma Course

Tuition: $1890  (a 40% discount)

Hours Needed: 160 hours + CEU Course

Terminology Requirements: Advanced Medical Terminology

Live Practice Requirements: 24 hours

Textbooks: Included

Proficiency Testing:  Included

Certification Exam: Not included

Job Opportunity Upon Completion: 100%

Language Focus: Language neutral

Enrollment Period: Open enrollment

Course Pacing: Self-paced

160-Hour Diploma Course + Certification Exam

Tuition: $2300 (a 40% discount)

Hours Needed: 160 hours

Terminology Requirements: Advanced Medical Terminology

Live Practice Requirements: 24 hours

Textbooks: Included

Proficiency Testing: Included

Certification Exam: Included

Job Opportunity Upon Completion: 100%

Language Focus: Language neutral

Enrollment Period: Open enrollment

Course Pacing: Self-paced

160-Hour Diploma Course + Train Now / Pay Later Option

Tuition: $99 application fee. Pay off work equivalent of $3,600

Hours Needed: 160 hours

Terminology Requirements: Advanced Medical Terminology

Live Practice Requirements: 24 hours 

Textbooks: Included

Proficiency Testing: Included

Certification Exam: Not Included

Job Opportunity Upon Completion: 100%

Language Focus: Language neutral

Enrollment Period: Open enrollment

Course Pacing: Self-paced

Click this link to see a recorded Demo of MiTio's Certificate Course: MiTio Demo

For a Free Live Webinar join us on Wednesdays at 4 PM EST

Meeting ID: 736-333-223

Click the links below to hear recorded Live Sessions:

Conducted by Dr. Nelva Lee: MiTio Live Session

Conducted by Areli: Spanish Session

Conducted by Pei: Mandarin Session

 For a Attend a Live Session: join us Wednesdays at 4 PM EST

Meeting ID: 736-333-223

What is MiTio's Loyalty Program?

•  MiTio's Loyalty Program is a small way to thank you for sharing us with your friends with a $50 Amazon Gift Card when they enroll into either the 60 Hour Certificate Course or the 160 Hour Diploma Course.

How do I refer a friend? / How does this loyalty program work?

We've created an easy tool for you to post this offer by email, text, Facebook, and other Social Media.

• Go to the Loyalty Program Dashboard.

• Sign into your Loyalty Account or use the One Click Login with Google or Facebook.

• Choose your referral option (email, text, Facebook, or another Social Media).

• Add a personal message.

• Post the offer.

What rewards can I earn?

• You can earn a $50 Amazon Gift Card for each person you refer.

• ie. Refer 10 people and get $500 in Amazon Gift Cards.

What conditions must referrals complete for me to earn the reward?

• Click your referral link and complete the initial form.

• Enroll into the 60 Hour Certificate Course or the 160 Hour Diploma Course.

How can I tell if I’ve made a successful referral?

• You will automatically receive an email stating that one of your referrals has been approved as soon as they enroll enrolling into a course.

How will I receive my reward?

• Soon after receiving the approval, you will receive a $50 Amazon Gift Card by email.

Is there a limit to the number of people I can refer?

• There is absolutely no limit to the amount of people you can refer.

Where can I reach out if my question wasn’t answered here?

• You can contact MiTio's Loyalty Program leader at donnie.lee@mitio.org