Become a Medical Interpreter

The MRCRC partners with the Karen Organization of Minnesota (KOM) for the medical interpreter training program. Participants must be able to commit to spending 2 - 3 nights a week on class and homework. KOM trainings are considered university-level coursework that may transfer to other educational institutions for academic/college credit.

There will be two medical interpreter training sessions, each with a different group of participants. Classes meet two evenings per week with the occasional all day session on Saturday. 

• Session 1: March 4 – May 15, Mondays and Thursdays from 5-9 p.m.
• Session 2: June 3 – Aug. 10, more information to come.

Each training session covers the foundational skills needed for interpretation, including culturally-specific concepts and medical terminology. Homework is assigned weekly. Once a session is finished, participants must complete 20 hours of volunteer service with the MRCRC. Once completed, participants will take a certification exam.

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After getting their medical interpreter certification, participants must volunteer with the MRCRC. Participants must volunteer at least 40 hours over two years. This will give volunteers valuable experience that they can use to jumpstart a career in medical interpretation if they wish.