Course Information

Bridging the Gap

Bridging the Gap is the leading medical interpreter training program in the US today.  The quality of health care often depends as much on the interpreter as the provider.  This foundation course prepares bilingual individuals to work as medical interpreters in hospital and clinic settings.  Bridging the Gap covers:

Basic interpreting skills:
Roles, ethics, managing the flow of a session

Information on health care:
Anatomy and an introduction to the health care system, bilingual medical terminology

Culture in interpreting:
Self-awareness, basic characteristics of specific cultures, traditional health care in specific communities

Communication skills for advocacy:
Listening skills, communication styles, appropriate advocacy

Professional development:
Effective communication, professional conduct, resources for professional growth

Enrollment for this course usually fills up fast.  The cost is $750.  Price includes Bridging the Gap manual and all class materials.  Email bridgingthegap@xculture.org to request for a registration form.  

Bridging the Gap Registration Policies and Procedures

• Registration is limited to 20 participants.
• All applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, contingent on passing a Language Proficiency Assessment.
• Applicants must pass a telephonic Language Proficiency Assessment before being accepted into the training course. Applicants must submit an application at least 4 weeks before the training starts, having already passed the Language Proficiency Assessment.
• Applications should be submitted to Rose Long at rosel@xculture.org; (fax: 206-860-0334; address:  4700 42nd Ave SW, Suite 480, Seattle, WA 98116).  When we receive notice of passing Language Proficiency Assessment results, confirmation of acceptance into the training will be sent to the applicant.  Applicants will submit payment by check or by credit/debit card.
• If applicant withdraws from the training a week or less before the start date, a $250 late cancellation fee will be charged.
• Members of the American Translators Association (ATA) will receive 10 continuing education credits for attending Bridging the Gap.

Email questions to bridgingthegap@xculture.org.

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Bridging the Gap Training of Trainers

CCHCP's Bridging the Gap is the premier medical interpreter training program.  Used all around the US to professionalize interpreters, it is often used as a prerequisite for employment.

This Training of Trainers (TOT) class is appropriate for staff of agencies and organizations that employ interpreters in medical and/or social service settings.  The TOT class will provide participants with the curriculum, skills, and expertise necessary to offer Bridging the Gap in their home organizations.

A candidate must either be sponsored by a qualifying organization that is willing to enter into a license agreement with CCHCP to offer the training to its own staff or interpreter pool only.  This includes the future use of CCHCP's curriculum and all materials for the class.  All participants must be approved by CCHCP.  Email bridgingthegap@xculture.org to request for a registration form or to request for more information.