Healthcare Interpreter

Highline College ETPL
Program prepares students for the State & National Healthcare Interpreter exam. Practice strategies for ethical healthcare interpretation. Develop linguistically and culturally competent interpreters who can function effectively and efficiently in a healthcare setting.

Financial information

Total tuition

$1,275.90

Total required fees

$150.00

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

10

Credits

110

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

N/A

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

LTC (Language Testing and Certification)- Washington State

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%