I’m relatively new to healthcare interpreting. Can I apply to take CCHI’s examinations if I haven’t been interpreting in health care for a year?
At this point, the answer is no. One of the purposes of accreditation is to assure the public that a healthcare interpreter has the knowledge and skills needed to perform adequately on the job. Based on our job/task analysis and feedback from experts in the field, work experience is a critical component to achieving competency. That is why it has been identified as a prerequisite to achieving certification. CCHI is exploring whether applicants who have completed a formal practicum, for example as part of a healthcare interpreter training program, may be considered as having sufficient experience to meet this requirement. CCHI will provide more information when a final decision is made.
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