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Learn with Linguistic Roots Connection
What Participants Will Learn
Our medical interpreter education programs are designed to prepare bilingual individuals with the practical skills, professional knowledge, and ethical foundation needed to work effectively in health care and community settings.
Instruction is delivered through a combination of guided lectures, interactive practice activities, real-world scenarios, small-group discussion, and applied role-plays. Participants who successfully complete the program and meet assessment requirements will receive a certificate of completion verifying their training hours.
Training materials may include:
- A comprehensive course workbook
- Bilingual medical terminology resources
- Supplemental reference guides aligned with course length and focus areas
Certificates of completion do not expire and are commonly accepted by employers, agencies, and state programs as documentation of formal medical interpreter education.
Core Topics Covered
Participants gain instruction in the following areas:
- Foundations of medical interpreting practice
- Professional roles and boundaries of interpreters
- Ethical standards and confidentiality in health care settings
- Medical terminology, anatomy, and basic physiology
- Overview of the U.S. health care system
- Cultural awareness and cross-cultural communication
- Advocacy and communication strategies
- Professional development and career pathways
Advanced Training (64-Hour Program)
Our extended 64-hour program includes additional instruction in:
- Mental health interpreting
- Health equity and disparities
- Interpreting considerations for LGBTQIA+ communities
- Expanded medical terminology and complex care scenarios
In Oregon, a minimum of 60 hours of formal health care interpreter training is required to pursue qualification or certification. Our 64-hour program meets this educational requirement and aligns with Oregon Health Authority prerequisites for health care interpreter pathways.
Who This Program Is For
Students
Bilingual college or graduate students interested in language access, community service, and flexible professional opportunities.
Health Care & Human Services Professionals
Individuals currently working in — or preparing to enter — health care, social services, or community-based roles who want to strengthen communication with diverse populations.
Career Changers & Lifelong Learners
Bilingual adults, including retirees or individuals seeking a new career path, who want meaningful, flexible work that gives back to their community.
Program Eligibility & Requirements
Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have a high school diploma, GED, or higher education degree
- Commit to attending the full 40- or 64-hour training program
- Demonstrate proficiency in English and at least one additional language
- Submit a completed application
Language proficiency may be demonstrated through academic credentials or approved assessments. Applicants without documentation may be required to complete a language evaluation prior to enrollment.
Enrollment & Scheduling
Classes have limited capacity to ensure high-quality instruction and individualized participation. When a class reaches capacity, eligible applicants may be placed on a waitlist and contacted if space becomes available.
Organizations interested in on-site or customized training are encouraged to contact us directly to discuss scheduling and program design.
Our Educational Commitment
As part of our mission, we are dedicated to:
- Meeting Community Needs
Supporting equitable access to language services for diverse populations - Delivering High-Quality Training
Providing current, relevant, and standards-aligned educational content - Strengthening the Workforce
Expanding professional skills and career opportunities for interpreters - Improving Communication
Supporting culturally and linguistically responsive care - Building Capacity
Helping organizations foster inclusion, cultural competence, and belonging