Baklingual Solutions proudly offers a flexible, self-paced 40-hour medical interpreter self-study course designed for experienced medical interpreters who need a refresher or skill upgrade, as well as those who have completed medical interpreter training in the past but still require a 40-hour prerequisite certificate. Participants will independently cover the same agenda as our 40-hour instructor-led course (see detailed syllabus below), with the added benefit of learning at their own pace.

The only difference from the instructor-led option is the absence of live classroom practice in consecutive, simultaneous, and sight translation exercises. Instead, interpreters are expected to practice these skills independently—either on the job or by using online or AI-based resources—before taking the oral exam.

To complete the course and earn the 40-hour certificate, participants must pass Baklingual’s oral exam with a minimum score of 70%. This exam evaluates both theoretical and practical skills in core areas such as medical terminology, professional ethics, human body systems, the U.S. healthcare system, and consecutive interpretation (with segments of varying length). Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in a live consultation with a certified instructor prior to the exam, where they can ask questions and receive personalized feedback. During the exam itself, interpreters will continue to receive individualized coaching to strengthen both theoretical and practical skills.

One of the course’s greatest strengths is its concise, bullet-point study materials and glossaries, which make complex topics easy to understand and revisit anytime. This efficient format helps learners absorb and retain the core knowledge required for professional medical interpretation.

This program is non-language specific and suitable for interpreters of any language pair, with performance assessed using industry best practices.