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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 2019 was $51,830
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.
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
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
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
MiTio is now offering an Income Share Agreement- ISA to our qualified Diploma Students where a student pays a deposit upon enrollment and the balance of the tuition is paid back (upon securing employment) at a 7% intereste rate and up to 42 months term. Payment total is capped at 2x initial ISA amount.
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
We’d love to talk to you about all that MiTio has to offer and discuss how we can help you advance your career on your terms. Simply fill out the form below to start a conversation.
MiTio is a WIA Eligible Training Provider in many states.
MiTio's Courses are accredited by:
International Medical Interpreting Association (IMIA)
MiTio President Dr. Lee was the Chair of the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters NBCMI 2009-2010.
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