Healthcare Interpreter Training

Become a qualified healthcare interpreter (HCI)

Vendors, hospitals, and medical groups can help provide high-quality language-access services for our members. State law requires providers who accept public funds to ensure access to either qualified or certified healthcare interpreter services.

HCI Training Guide (PDF)

Program details

Provides individualized support to:

Gather required documentation
Coordinate language proficiency testing
Complete 64 hours of OHA-approved training
Prepare and submit the OHA application
Receive full refund after submitting application

Training topics include:

National Standards of Practice
National Code of Ethics
Introductory modes and skills
Medical Terminology
Anatomy & Physiology

Once you've completed the training, our team will guide you through completing and submitting your application to become a qualified healthcare interpreter with the state of Oregon.

Sign up for the program

Follow these steps:

Create an account, or sign in to your existing one on our online training portal
Fill out an online application
Wait while our team reviews your qualifications
Meet with our program coordinator for your next steps

Apply for training

Upcoming schedule

Sessions are offered online Mondays and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific time. Participants must attend the entire 64-hour training with no exceptions.

October/November 2024

October 28 - November 19
Registration deadline: October 6

January 2025

January 6 - January 28
Registration deadline: December 15

March 2025

March 3 - March 18
Registration deadline: January 26

Have questions?

Email us

Program cost and reimbursement

This program is open to vendors and healthcare organizations that have a current contract with PacificSource.

The cost per participant is $500.00 and is reimbursed in full after the following:

Successfully completing the course
Submitting a qualified healthcare interpreter application to OHA

Healthcare interpreter training