Community Interpreter and Medical Terminology Training
March 24-27 and April 2-4, 2025
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MSDH offers Community Interpreter Training (Medical, Educational and Social Service Interpreting) along with Medical Terminology Training for Interpreters.
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 are fluent in English and at least a second spoken language or American Sign Language (ASL). Participants must meet the following requirements:
Questions? For questions about this training, call the MSDH Office Health Disparities at 601‑206‑1050.
Schedule and Fees
This is a 7-day in-person training totaling 48 hours.
March 24-27 and April 2, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
April 3 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Medical Terminology training: April 4, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 5 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.)
Registration fee is waived for MSDH staff.
Make Money Orders payable to:
Mississippi State Department of Health
ATTN: Language Access Bureau
Office of Health Disparities
713 South Pear Orchard Road, Suite 104, Plaza II
Ridgeland, MS 39157
Location
All classes will be held at:
Panola County Health Department
510 US-51
Batesville, MS
Registration
Please register by Friday, March 14, 2025. Payment due by Monday, March 24.
