• You need to be 18 years of age or older.
• Have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Be fluently bilingual (be able to speak, read and write in English and in the target language you speak)
• Be employed by a medical, clinical or human service organization that provides services to MassHealth members. (e.g., hospital, health center, nursing home, assisted living facility, etc.)
• Successfully pass the language assessment component with a grade of 75 or higher. (The test includes an evaluation of both written and oral proficiency in English and the target language.)

- Is there a registration deadline?
 Yes, Registration deadline will be 2 weeks prior to orientation day. Please refer to the 'Announcements' section of our website for information on class dates. 

- What should I expect on Orientation Day?
On Orientation Day participants will be administered a Language Assessment Test. Participants must pass the L.A.T with a score of 75 or higher in order to be eligible for enrollment. During Orientation the program director will conduct an overview of  the Medical Interpreter Training program and will take questions from participants.

- What kind of test will be administered to registered participants?
The test will compose of Medical Terminology & Anatomy. The Language Assessment Test has two components, a written and oral component. During the 'oral' part of the exam, participants will be asked to interpret whole sentences and paragraphs from English to their target language. A digital recording device will be used on participants during this phase of the exam.