Mitio: Medical Interpreter Training FAQ's

WHO CAN ENROLL IN MITIO?

Students must be 18 years of age or older, High School Diploma/GED graduates and fully bilingual. That means that you are fluent in English and another language such as Spanish and you can speak in both languages with fluency.

For those interested in the 60 Hour Certificate Course, we also require you to have proof of at least 3 years of experience as an interpreter or a worker in the healthcare field.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

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.

HOW TO ENROLL?

To enroll, Schedule a Discovery Call with our team.

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.

Or You can Enroll with our Financial Aid or ISA Agreement. The Income Share Agreement application is below. If at any time you have questions regarding the application you can contact schedule a call with us above.

Enroll with Income Share Agreement

Video on how ISA's work

WILL THIS PROGRAM ALLOW ME TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT AND/OR SIT FOR THE CERTIFICATION EXAM?

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!

WHICH COURSES DO I NEED TO OBTAIN A DIPLOMA?

Students must complete all required certificate courses in order to obtain a Diploma from MITio:

MiTio Diploma Curriculums

Medical Assisting 320 HR Diploma Program

Courses	Live Session Hours	Credits/Units
Medical Assistant Course	6 HR’s	40HR’s/4 Units
Intermediate Medical Assistant Course	6 HR’s	40HR’s/4 Units
Advanced Medical Assistant Course	6 HR’s	40HR’s/4 Units
Clinical Medical Assistant Course I	6 HR’s	40HR’s/4 Units
Clinical Medical Assistant Course II	6 HR’s	40HR’s/4 Units
Clinical Medical Assistant Course III	6 HR’s	40HR’s/4 Units
Anatomy and Physiology I	6 HR’s	40HR’s/4 Units
Anatomy and Physiology II	6 HR’s	40HR’s/4 Units

Medical Interpreting 160 HR Diploma Program + 80 HR Bonus Courses

Courses	Live Session Hours	Hours/Units
Medical Interpreter Course	6 HR’s	40 HR’s/4 Units
Intermediate Interpreter Course	6 HR’s	40 HR’s/4 Units
Advanced Interpreter Course	6 HR’s	40 HR’s/4 Units
Medical Terminology I	6 HR’s	40 HR’s/4 Units
Medical Terminology II (Bonus)	6 HR’s	40 HR’s/4 Units
Interpreting Skills Course (Bonus)	6 HR’s	40 HR’s/4 Units

Medical Translating 160 HR Diploma Program + 80 HR Bonus Courses

Courses	Hours/Units
Medical Translator I Course	40 HR’s/4 Units
Medical Translator II Course	40 HR’s/4 Units
Medical Translator III Course	40 HR’s/4 Units
Anatomy and Physiology I	40 HR’s/4 Units
Anatomy and Physiology II (Bonus)	40 HR’s/4 Units
Sight Translation Techniques (Bonus)	40 HR’s/4 Units

Court Interpreting 160 HR Diploma Program

Courses	Live Session Hours	Hours/Units
Court Interpreting I Course	6 HR’s	40 HR’s/4 Units
Court Interpreting II Course	6 HR’s	40 HR’s/4 Units
Court Interpreting III Course	6 HR’s	40 HR’s/4 Units
Interpreting Skills Course	6 HR’s	40 HR’s/4 Units

Court Translating 160 HR Diploma Program

Courses	Hours/Units
Court Translating I Course	40 HR’s/4 Units
Court Translating II Course	40 HR’s/4 Units
Court Translating III Course	40 HR’s/4 Units
Sight Translation Techniques	40 HR’s/4 Units

DOES MITIO OFFER CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES?

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.

IS MITIO ACCEPTED NATIONALLY? IS IT ACCEPTED BY NBCMI OR CCHI?

Yes, MiTio has been in existence since 2004. It is Accredited by the IMIA (International Medical Interpreters Association) and accepted nationally by employers and used by alumni to sit for their certification exam with NBCMI and/or CCHI MiTio Accreditation: https://www.mitio.org/about-mitio/accreditation

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE 60 HR CERTIFICATE COURSE AND THE 160 HR DIPLOMA PROGRAM?

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. However, MiTio requires that you have 3 Years of Healthcare experience to be eligible

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, 24 hours of live practice, and a 6 Hour Internship.

The Diploma 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.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MITIO AND ANOTHER ONLINE PROGRAM?

MiTio has been in existence since 2004 and has a very good reputation in the industry as we have good outcomes. Most of our Alumni are employed and those that have sought certification have obtained it. We are also Accredited by the IMIA - International Medical Interpreters Association. Mitio is a 60 HR program not 40 HR program in keeping with new IMIA training standards. MiTio offers Live Practice Sessions that help you gain experience and prepare you for the oral certification exam

WHAT DOES THE 60 HR CERTIFICATE COVER?

Medical Interpreting Lectures: Background of Interpreting; Basic purpose of the medical interpreter; Specific roles of interpreter defined; Interpreting pyramid; Barriers to communication; Interpreter roles in other settings; Choosing a role; Interpreter Code of Ethics; Memory development; HIPAA confidentiality guidelines Medical Terminology Lectures: Word Parts, The Human Body and Disease, Cell Tissues and Cancer, Integumentary System, and Skeletal System Medical Interpreting Videos: Trained versus untrained interpreters; The role of interpreters; The professional health interpreter; Need for interpreters; Interpreting in health care; The in-perfect encounter Text Book: Retaining one's composure, clarifying the role of the interpreter, being honest about the quality of the interpretation, ignoring offensive remarks, using assertive communication, staying transparent.

HOW MANY HOURS A WEEK DOES THE CLASS TAKE?

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.

WHAT IS AVERAGE SALARY OF INTERPRETERS?

The Median Pay of Interpreters according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2019 was $51,830

Also view the IMIA's compensation survey

HOW CAN I PROVE MY PROFICIENCY?

Proof of other Language Proficiency: 1. Diploma or Transcripts from Foreign nation where other language is spoken; 2. Transcripts in other language from any US university; or 15+ semester hours of other language from US or Foreign university; 3. ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages): 3.5 + or Proficiency test score of Advanced-Mid or better. Send all documents to admissions@mitio.org

HOW CAN I TAKE THE PROFICIENCY TEST?

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.

Visit test payment

WHO NEEDS PROFICIENCY TEST?

If you do not have the following Proof of other Language Proficiency: Transcripts or Diploma from Foreign nation where other language is spoken; or Transcripts in other language from any US university; or 15+ semester hours of other language from US or Foreign university

WHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF THE DIPLOMA PROGRAM?

320-Hour Medical Assistant/Medical Interpreting Dual Diploma Program

Program Description: https://www.mitio.org/medical-assisting-lp

160-Hour Diploma Program

Tuition: Schedule a Call

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: Included

Language Focus: Language neutral

Enrollment Period: Open enrollment

Course Pacing: Self-paced

160-Hour Diploma Program + Certification Exam

Tuition: Schedule a Call

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: Included

Language Focus: Language neutral

Enrollment Period: Open enrollment

Course Pacing: Self-paced

HOW DO I GET A FREE COURSE DEMO?

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

Click here For a Free Trial

HOW CAN I ATTEND A MITIO LIVE SESSION?

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

WHAT IS MITIO'S REFUND POLICY?

Information on our refund policy may be found here MiTio Refund Policy.

WHAT ARE MITIO'S OTHER POLICIES?

MiTio's other policies may be found here, MiTio Policies.

HOW DO I APPLY TO WORK WITH MITIO?

How do I apply with MiTio?

MiTio is actively seeking the following positions:

1. Trained Interpreters: MiTio is hiring independent contractors to work remotely from home as Video and/or Audio Interpreters. Interpreters set their own schedule and are paid monthly. Rates are provided after contract is signed. Must have a minimum 40 hour training, three years healthcare experience, and proof of proficiency in both languages, or Completion of MiTio 160 hour Diploma Program.

2. Live Session Facilitators: MiTio is hiring facilitators to facilitate our live sessions where mock encounters between patients and providers take place and live feedback is given. Must have a CMI and experience as an interpreter.

3. Sales Consultants: MITio is hiring sales consultants who facilitate the enrollment process with our prospective students.

Please send resume and position applying for to interpreters@mitio.org

Frequently Asked Questions