Healthcare Interpreter

Highline College ETPL
Program prepares students for the State and National Healthcare Interpreter exams. Practice strategies for ethical healthcare interpretation. Develop linguistically and culturally competent interpreters who can function effectively and efficiently in a healthcare setting.
Visit the program website Justin Farris Associate Director Continuing Education (206) 592-3785 ext. jfarris@highline.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$850.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Des Moines, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

Yes

Program details

3 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

5

Credits

55

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Must be at least ESL Level 4 or higher and fluent in a secondary language.

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling

Completion rate

59%

Employment rate

0%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$18.60

Typical (median) annual earnings

$0.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
10
Completion rate
59%
Average number of students who completed each year
5
Gender
Male
47%
Female
53%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
25%
Black or African American
19%
Hispanic
38%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
13%
Multi-racial
6%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
6%
20 to 29
29%
30 to 39
29%
40 to 49
12%
50 and over
24%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
60%
Some college experience, but no degree
20%
Certificate or AA
20%
BA or higher
0%