Medical Interpreter (hybrid program)

Provider

Bunker Hill Community College

Program Type

Vocational Skills Training

Program Activities

BHCC is offering a free Medical Interpreting program for people who are fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or Mandarin Chinese

10 Week Medical Interpreters Program

In collaboration with Brigham and Women's Hospital, the program is:

60 hours of remote instructions and up to 20 hours prep for national exam - NBCMI (National Board of Certified Medical Interpreters)
40 hours Internship at BWH, dates to be determined; this is required to work in a hospital

Program will focus on the following languages

Spanish
Portuguese
Arabic
Mandarin Chinese
Haitian/Creole

Prospective students will need to show proficiency in one of these languages before they are eligible for enrollment.

Admissions requirements

Pass the language fluency test and an oral assessment
High school diploma or equivalent
Proof of vaccinations for COVID-19 and Hepatitis B will be required before internship
Program requirements: Students must be able to commit to 80% attendance and all R3 program requirements to successfully complete

There are 18 seats available. The program is an R3 free program. Students with the greatest financial need considered first.

Program is Offered In

English | Spanish | Arabic | Mandarin | Haitian/Creole

Program Hours per Week

8 hours per week

Program Duration

10 weeks

Rolling Admission

Program Start Dates

September 26, 2025 (Fall Semester) | Spring Semester: January 27 - April 10, 2026

Sample Schedule

Hours	Activity Type	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
6:30pm-9:30pm	synchronous online and lab					✓
8:30am-5:00pm	40hrs -one week externship clinical (Hosp/med)	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
5 hours - varies	up to 20 hours total Exam prep	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Other Schedule Information

60 hours of remote instruction and up to 20 hours prep for national exam - NBCMI (National Board of Certified Medical Interpreters)

40 hours Internship at BWH, dates to be determined; this is required to work in a hospital

No class spring break March 16- 20, 2026

Program Requirements

CORI/SORI check | High school diploma or equivalent | Pass the language fluency test and an oral assessment | Proof of vaccinations for COVID-19 and Hepatitis B will be required before internship | Students must be able to commit to 80% attendance

Anticipated outcomes

Participant Supports

Participant Support Category	All participants	As needed
DTA SNAP Child Care Referral		✓
Transportation Support		✓
Books/Supplies	✓
Test/License Fees	✓
Clothing/Uniforms	✓
Parking		✓

Location

250 Rutherford Ave, Boston, MA 02129, USA

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Additional Information About Location

60 hours of REMOTE INSTRUCTION, 40 hours Internship at Brigham and Women's Hospital (in-person) & up to 20 hours prep for national exam

Phone Number

(617) 228-2000

Program Contact

Lateia Johnson, Assistant Director, Rapid, Recovery, and Re-employment (R3)

Other Contact Information

Find out more about SNAP Path to Work at Bunker Hill Community College & sign up here: https://bhcc.edu/workforce/grantsandfinancialassistance/snappathtoworkatbhcc/