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Technical Diploma
Program Number: 30-538-1
Approximately Less Than 1 Year to Complete
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language interpreter for health services

Medical Interpreter for Healthcare Careers

Recent Wisconsin job postings for this degree:

Interpreter for Health Care
Interpreter Services Coordinator
Medical Interpreter
Community Resource Specialist
Language Interpreter

Average Median Wage

$32238

Medical Interpreter for Healthcare Programs

The Medical Interpreter for Healthcare covers Spanish/English medical terminology, cultural diversity in health care and language interpretation in health-care settings. The program prepares students to provide consecutive or simultaneous medical language interpretation services for patients who have limited English proficiency and families whose primary language is not English.

Medical Interpreter for Healthcare Part of a Career Pathway Program Transfers Offered completely online Shared Program
Waukesha County Medical Interpreter for Healthcare at Waukesha County

Wisconsin Technical College System

The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) offers more than 500 programs awarding two-year associate degrees, one- and two-year technical diplomas, short-term technical diplomas, certificates and related education for apprenticeships. The System is the major provider of customized instruction and technical assistance for Wisconsin employers. With more than 293,900 people enrolling in a technical college each year, it is the largest higher education system in the state.

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