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The National Board of Certified Medical Interpreters (NBCMI) and the Commission for Certified Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) are the two major medical/healthcare interpreter accreditation bodies in the US. These two bodies certify interpreters who successfully pass their national medical/healthcare interpreting exams.

Both CCHI and NBCMI have similar requirements to sit for the exam: Be at least 18 years old. Have at least a U.S. high school diploma (or GED) or an equivalent from another country. Complete a minimum of 40 hours of medical interpreting training.

Becoming a medical interpreter is more than just a job itʼs a career that allows you to make a meaningful impact on peopleʼs lives. With the growing demand for language services in healthcare, this field offers job security, financial stability, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

Highest paying cities for Medical Interpreters near United States Beverly, MA. $39.69 per hour. 2 salaries reported. New York, NY. $38.22 per hour. 9 salaries reported. Sacramento, CA. $34.22 per hour. 9 salaries reported. Washington, DC. $27.03 per hour. Harrisonburg, VA. $26.16 per hour. Show more nearby cities.

Whereas interpretation focuses on spoken or signed words, medical translation handles written content. Professional medical translators specialize in accurately translating documents like: Medical records, charts, and lab results.

We offer three types of certification credentials: the knowledge-based CoreCHI certification and performance-based CoreCHI-P certification, intended for interpreters of all languages, and the performance-based CHI certification in Spanish, Arabic, and Mandarin.

Medical interpreters can either be paid a standard salary or work on an hourly rate like other professionals who offer interpreting services or translation services. Their hours can be flexible, depending on if they work full time, part time, per diem or on an on-call basis.