MCA IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE OUR NEXT COURSE OFFERING FOR MEDICAL INTERPRETERS
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MCA’S MEDICAL INTERPRETERS COURSE IS ACCREDITED BY THE INTERNATIONAL
MEDICAL INTERPRETERS ASSOCIATION ON JANUARY 9, 2014 – IN THE FIRST
GROUP IN THE NATION TO BE ACCREDITED. MCA’S COURSE IS THE ONLY
ACCREDITED COURSE IN INDIANA
The ten-week course includes Saturday classes starting on the following date: August 22,
2015. Saturday classes are from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. 10 hours of practicum and clinical time are
included when possible. The classes will be held at 1701 Monroe Street, La Porte, IN
The course includes 80 hours of classroom training; pre- and post-tests, group student
presentations, a midterm exam, final take home exam, and final oral/written exams. Participants
will:
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Acquire the core knowledge and skills needed to handle advanced medical interpretation
situations
 Learn how to organize and prioritize the knowledge needed for each medical encounter
 Learn the national code of ethics, standards of practice, roles of the interpreter and types of
interpreting
 Learn advanced anatomy, physiology and medical terminology
 Learn memory and note taking techniques
 Learn about the role culture plays in interpreting
 Extensive role play
The course is designed for individuals who are bilingual in English/Spanish who have a desire to
learn how to be a professional interpreter, and wish to further their education and expertise. Prerequisites include a completion of a language proficiency and entry exam. Please look on the
website www.mcainterpreters.com and fill out the application and schedule an appointment to
determine language proficiency. To schedule an appointment, call 219.229-5351
Cost is $800 and includes textbook and all training materials, and is payable by cash, money order
or credit card. To reserve a spot in the class, call 219.229-5351
See more details on our website: www.mcainterpreters.com