Community Interpreter and Medical Terminology Training

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MSDH offers Community Interpreter and Medical Terminology training courses to address language-based health inequities.

Community Interpreter training caters to bilingual individuals seeking to enhance their interpreting skills and extend their knowledge of properly conducting a successful interpreting session. Training is open to all who meet the following requirements:

  • Bilingual and at least 18 years of age
  • High school education or greater

Qualifying applicants should:

  • Complete the registration form below.
  • Submit a résumé showing educational attainment, past interpreting and work experience, or language proficiency tests taken (for non-native language only).

Questions? For questions about this training, call the MSDH Office of Preventive Health and Health Equity at 601-206-1050 or send e-mail to Selma.Alford@msdh.ms.gov or Patricia.Namanny@msdh.ms.gov

Schedule

  • Orientation: Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 10:00 a.m.
  • Week 1: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 – Friday, April 12, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Week 1: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 – Friday, April 19, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • $375.00 per person for 48 hours of Community Interpreter training, Medical, Educational, and Social Services Interpreting, and the Medical Terminology course.
  • $350.00 per person for 40 hours of Community Interpreter training only (without Medical Terminology).
  • $100.00 per person for Medical Terminology training only. (Open only to those who have previously completed MSDH's Community Interpreter training.)

Make Money Orders payable to:

Mississippi State Department of Health
Office of Preventive Health and Health Equity
713 South Pear Orchard Road, Suite 104, Plaza II
Ridgeland, MS 39157
ATTN: Office of Health Equity

Applications have close for the Spring training. Look for announcements of our next training, or contact Health.EquityOffice@msdh.ms.gov about upcoming training.

Last reviewed on Mar 4, 2024 request edits
Mississippi State Department of Health 570 East Woodrow Wilson Dr Jackson, MS 39216 866‑HLTHY4U Contact and information

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