Our flagship 40-hour training courses are perfect for those new to the field of interpreting or for professionals who need recognized certificates to advance their careers. We offer two self-paced certificate programs. Both satisfy the 40-hour prerequisite training needed before applying for medical interpreter certification with CCHI or NBCMI.
TCIO is the self-paced version of The Community Interpreter® International, the world’s leading entry-level program for interpreting. Designed for interpreters of all languages, this certificate program covers medical, educational, and social services interpreting. It fulfills the 40-hour training requirements that are often required to work as a professional interpreter or to pursue a specific certification.
TMIO is the authorized medically-focused version of The Community Interpreter® International. This robust introduction to medical interpreting prepares you to enter the field as a professional interpreter in healthcare. Topics include an overview of the U.S. healthcare system, medical terminology, ethics, and more. TMIO prepares interpreters for national medical interpreter certification exams.
The Remote Interpreter Online is a crucial component of our self-paced training options, equipping you with the skills necessary to thrive in virtual interpreting environments. You’ll learn about the impact of technology on interpreting, tools needed for an effective remote setup, ethics and standards for remote interpreters, and more.
Our self-paced short courses are perfect for beginners interested in specific topics and experienced interpreters who need to brush up on skills while earning continuing education units (CEUs).
Courses include recorded video demonstrations, interactive exercises, self-assessments, role-play activities, and more. For detailed information on CEUs, learning objectives, and other specifics, please refer to the individual course descriptions.
Ideal for beginning interpreters studying for medical interpreter certification and certified interpreters (CHIs and CMIs) seeking continuing education to maintain their credentials.
An in-depth introduction to the three modes of interpreting—consecutive, simultaneous and sight translation—with practice, tips and strategies for professional growth.
Practical guidance on how interpreters can protect themselves, their health, and their well-being.
Our free webinars are a great way to stay up-to-date with the latest in interpreting practices, ethics, and specialized fields. Missed one? No problem! While you won’t earn CEUs from watching a recorded webinar, these sessions are still packed with valuable insights.
No, CCC is an organization dedicated solely to interpreter and cultural competence training. Our mission is language access. However, we do provide graduates of The Community Interpreter® with a list of nearby language companies and public organizations that employ interpreters. We also occasionally send out job postings to our program graduates and/or e-newsletter subscribers at the request of other organizations.
Cross-Cultural Communications is the leading international training agency in the U.S. devoted to community interpreting, educational interpreting, healthcare interpreting and cultural competence. It is also the only organization that licenses community interpreters across the U.S. and in other countries. We regularly train bilingual staff as well as contract interpreters. We also provide training and consulting services to private companies, non-profits and government agencies. Our programs are grounded in a mixture of theory and practical, hands-on activities.
The Community Interpreter® International, or TCII, is a 40-hour certificate training program for interpreters who are just starting out or those experienced interpreters who are looking for a recognized qualification. Subjects covered include the interpreting code of ethics and standards of practice in order to give participants a solid grounding in the profession. This is complemented by practical, hands-on activities such as role-plays and interactive group discussions. The program fulfills the 40-hour training requirements considered by many (certifying bodies employers and industry associations) to be the minimum needed to entire the field.
At the moment, a combination of two CCC programs fulfills this requirement: Medical Terminology for Interpreters (7.5 hours) and The Community Interpreter® International. Since TCII is open to all community interpreters and the subject matter covers education and social services as well as medical interpreting, at the end of each TCII session any participant who is seeking medical interpreter certification will be given a letter from CCC, stating the number of hours that can be counted towards this requirement. Typically 34-36 hours count towards the 40 hour requirement.
Yes, although the CE credits offered for each program will vary according to course length and content. Our programs are currently approved for continuing education credits by the following organizations:
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