Oral Exam

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Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI)

The National Board oral exam covers the essential components to receive the CMI credential. The exam is computer-based, and candidates' oral responses will be recorded. For more information, please click on the attachment at the bottom of this page and refer to the CMI Candidate Handbook: www.certifiedmedicalinterpreters.org/candidate_handbook

The components to be tested are:

• 15% Topic 1: Mastery of Linguistic Knowledge of English
• 15% Topic 2: Mastery of Linguistic Knowledge of Spanish
• 25% Topic 3: Interpreting Knowledge and Skills
• 10% Topic 4: Cultural Competence
• 25% Topic 5: Medical Terminology in Working Languages
• 10% Topic 6: Medical Specialties in Working Languages

Simultaneous interpreting, written translation, and sight translation into English are not tested. The job analysis showed that while medical interpreters sometimes perform these tasks, the frequency was not statistically significant.

Requirement: Successfully pass the National Board Written Exam. Once a candidate successfully passes the written exam, he/she will receive information on how to schedule their oral exam online. Once scheduled, candidates will receive a Candidate Admission Letter with confirmation of their testing appointment and test center.

Cost of the test: $250
Method of payments accepted: Major credit cards (except AMEX)

For locations of the testing sites for the oral exam please see the landing page for this website - the list is continually being updated.
 
DID YOU PASS THE WRITTEN EXAM?
If yes, you have 6 months to take the oral exam from the date you passed the written exam or the date the exam is available in your language. 

Test re-take
Candidates who do not pass the test will have the opportunity to re-take it after 3 months of taking the oral exam for the first time.
 
Qualified Medical Interpreter (QMI)  COMING SOON
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For questions, please contact info [at] certifiedmedicalinterpreters [dot] org