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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 Hours per Week
8 hours per week
Program Duration
10 weeks
Rolling Admission
No
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 |
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| 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
Certification: NBCMI National Certification | License: MA License to Practice | Certificate: BHCC program certificate | Employment/Promotion | Stackable Credential(s) | Industry skills gain
Participant Supports
| Participant Support Category | All participants | As needed |
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| DTA SNAP Child Care Referral | ✓ | |
| Transportation Support | ✓ | |
| Books/Supplies | ✓ | |
| Test/License Fees | ✓ | |
| Clothing/Uniforms | ✓ | |
| Parking | ✓ |
Location
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250 Rutherford Ave, Boston, MA 02129, USA
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
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/