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ANNOUNCEMENTS

First Certified Medical Interpreters Announced

National certification for medical interpreters is no longer just a process or a program -- it's a reality.

As of July 1st, approximately 80 people are confirmed Certified Medical...

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Webinar Schedule for 2010

We are hosting monthly webinars about the certification program. Tune in for a detailed description of the program, registration process, test formats and locations, and resources to prepare...

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First-Ever National Medical Interpreter Certification Exams Validated!!

Read the full press release here:

http://www.certifiedmedicalinterpreters.org/national-medical-...

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General Information

Posted Sun, 02/07/2010 - 13:01 by philip

http://www.certifiedmedicalinterpreters.org/sites/default/files/group.jpgOVERVIEW OF NATIONAL BOARD

The National Board aims to:
 
  • consolidate resources and avoid duplication in the field
  • coalesce existing efforts into a ‘single’ national certification program
  • further the process and make certification available to the largest number of languages in the largest number of locations
  • model a multi-organizational collaboration that recognizes certification efforts and other testing organizations efforts without compromising their intellectual property
  • have a comprehensive project planning to ensure NOCA/NCCA accreditation
 
Purpose of National Certification:
  • The purpose of certification is to ensure patient safety by evaluating and assuring the competency of medical interpreters.