According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, interpreting is one of the fastest growing professions in the United States.

The growth rate of this profession is 18%, which is “much faster than the national average.”  There is a need for interpreters all over the United States and other countries.  However, there aren’t enough qualified interpreters to meet the demand.  Although there are many bilingual individuals, being bilingual is not enough to work as a professional interpreter.

If you’re bilingual, you already possess the key element to work as a professional interpreter. You simply need the training, and in as little as 40 hours, an entire new industry will be open to you. We will show you how. You can begin working as a professional interpreter immediately upon completing the Professional Interpreter Training program. After that, you can also specialize in medical interpreting by taking the Professional Medical Interpreter program. You also have the option to train as a general public services interpreter and a medical interpreter in a single course with the Health Care Interpreting Certificate program.

If you already work as an interpreter, V.I.I. can help you advance your career with our Professional Medical Interpreter Program.

If you would like to enroll in our medical course, you must meet ONE of the following criteria:

• • • Have at least 2 years of interpreting experience. Please provide 3 client references.
    • Have already taken a course in Interpreting.  Please provide transcripts and diploma.
    • Have completed the V.I.I. Interpreter Training Program

Additionally, you will need to prove verbal fluency in English and at least another language. Once you enroll, we will provide instructions to comply with this requirement.

Professional Interpreter

V.I.I.’s Professional Interpreter Program takes the student on a journey through awareness, knowledge and skills building.  V.I.I.’s proprietary modular approach to teaching interpreting makes it easier for students to naturally add and sharpen their skills as they progress.  The results are unparalleled listening skills, the ability to transfer language accurately, and the resources needed to work as a professional interpreter.  All of V.I.I’s courses are accessible: visually-impaired bilingual individuals are encouraged to enroll.

Professional Medical Interpreter

V.I.I.’s Professional Medical Interpreter Program was created in accordance to guidelines from the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC).  It also includes everything interpreters need to know if they decide to try to obtain national certification from organizations like The Certification Commission for Health Care Interpreters (CCHI).

The course also includes valuable information that will enable medical interpreters to make appropriate decisions in a variety of challenging situations.  Our graduates are given all the tools they need to successfully and confidently perform in professional environments like hospitals and clinics, whether in-person or remotely.