28 May, 2012

Preparing for National Certification Written Exam

In preparation for the National Medical Interpreters Certification Exam medical interpreters will have to know and understand the IMIA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice,  NCIHC Standards of Practice, CHIA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.  In addition to this the exam will include medical terminology in English, this will include medical specialties.  You will be required to translate passages from written medical documents into your target language.  Also, there are scenarios that you will have to respond to.  The NCIHC has a manual on there website that explains the whole process and has some examples of the questions on the written exam.  If you would like to review this document visit www.ncihc.org then select certification from their menu.


If you want more information or would like to register for this exam go to the International Medical Interpreters Association website www.imiaweb.org or the National Council on Interpreters in Health Care website www.ncihc.org.  Both these professional interpreter organizations are offering the National Certification Exam.  However, be advised the exams are not exactly alike. this is to say that the format used is different for each one.  So review each of the exam requirements and content carefully then decide which one is best for you.

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