Unpacking Medical Interpreter Certifications – Part 1: NBCMI

This is the first post of the “Unpacking Medical Interpreter Certifications” series, check out the second post (CCHI edition) here.

If you are thinking of becoming a medical interpreter, having a national certification is key to paving the way for a successful career in the field.

In this post series, we will give you valuable information on the certifications provided by the two major medical/healthcare interpreter accreditation bodies in the country, NBCMI and CCHI.

For our first post, we will start with the National Board of Certified Medical Interpreters (NBCMI).

What is the NBCMI?…

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