Winter 2026
60-Hour Health Care Interpreter Training
About
OHCIA's 60-hour training course has been approved by the Oregon Health Authority for instruction onsite and online. This course provides a foundation for health care interpreting including human anatomy, physiology and medical terminology. Students learn about message conversion, memory, sight translation and other skills necessary for professional interpreting.
We review language access laws and the Code of Ethics for Health Care Interpreters. This language-neutral training program is taught in English and prepares interpreters in the seven spoken languages and ASL identified as eligible for national and state certification and prepares other language interpreters for qualification in the state of Oregon.
OHCIA’s 60-Hour Health Care Interpreter Training is perfect for both new and experienced interpreters. Our training will allow you to get the necessary credentials to be part of a healthcare team! OHCIA’s 60-Hour Training costs $728.
Winter 2026
When:
Tuesday class: January 6 - March 10
Thursday class: January 8 - March 12
Saturday Class: January 10 - March 14
Review class times below.
100% ATTENDANCE REQUIRED.
Note: Beginning October 1, 2025, class sizes will change due to a new ruling from the OHA/Equity and Inclusion Division that decreases the number of students per class to 15. This change will affect training costs and the number of available scholarships.
Before you register
Make sure you review:
Registration opening December 1, 2025
How to enroll
To enroll in the 60-hour Health Care Interpreter Training, follow these 3 steps:
1
Review the enrollment requirements and terms & conditions.
2
Ensure you meet the requirements set out by OHA/E&I.
(Note: The Equity and Inclusion Division does not require background check and $25 registration fee anymore)
3
Register for the 60-hour Health Care Interpreter Training here:
Registration opening December 1, 2025
Schedule
Tuesday Class Schedule (5pm - 7pm)
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Module 1: Introduction to Health Care Interpreting and Medical Terminology
Instructor—Mireya Perez
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Module 2: Musculoskeletal System / Fundamentals of Message Conversion
Instructor—Mireya Perez
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Module 3: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems / Developing Memory Skills
Instructor—Mireya Perez
Tuesday, January 26, 2026
Module 4: Nervous and Integumentary Systems / Basic Sight Translation
Instructor—Mireya Perez
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Module 5: Health Care Interpreting Ethics I
Instructor—Mireya Perez
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Module 6: Ethics II / Endocrine & Lymphatic Systems
Instructor—Mireya Perez
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Module 7: Digestive & Teeth / Interpreting Equivalence
Instructor—Mireya Perez
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Module 8: Reproductive & Urinary Systems / Cultural Awareness
Instructor—Mireya Perez
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Module 9: Ears, Nose, Throat, Vision / Advanced Interpreting Skills
Instructor—Mireya Perez
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Module 10: Advanced Health Care Interpreting – Final Exam
Instructor—Mireya Perez
Thursday Class Schedule (4pm - 6pm)
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Module 1: Introduction to Health Care Interpreting and Medical Terminology
Instructor—Mary Soots
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Module 2: Musculoskeletal System / Fundamentals of Message Conversion
Instructor—Mary Soots
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Module 3: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems / Developing Memory Skills
Instructor—Mary Soots
Thursday, January 28, 2026
Module 4: Nervous and Integumentary Systems / Basic Sight Translation
Instructor—Mary Soots
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Module 5: Health Care Interpreting Ethics I
Instructor—Mary Soots
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Module 6: Ethics II / Endocrine & Lymphatic Systems
Instructor—Mary Soots
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Module 7: Digestive & Teeth / Interpreting Equivalence
Instructor—Mary Soots
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Module 8: Reproductive & Urinary Systems / Cultural Awareness
Instructor—Mary Soots
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Module 9: Ears, Nose, Throat, Vision / Advanced Interpreting Skills
Instructor—Mary Soots
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Module 10: Advanced Health Care Interpreting – Final Exam
Instructor—Mary Soots
Saturday Class Schedule (9am - 11am or 10am - 12pm)
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Module 1: Introduction to Health Care Interpreting and Medical Terminology
Instructor—Christopher Fallas Ureña (9am-11am) or Mateo Rutherford (10am-12pm)
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Module 2: Musculoskeletal System / Fundamentals of Message Conversion
Instructor—Christopher Fallas Ureña (9am-11am) or Mateo Rutherford (10am-12pm)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Module 3: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems / Developing Memory Skills
Instructor—Christopher Fallas Ureña (9am-11am) or Mateo Rutherford (10am-12pm)
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Module 4: Nervous and Integumentary Systems / Basic Sight Translation
Instructor—Christopher Fallas Ureña (9am-11am) or Mateo Rutherford (10am-12pm)
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Module 5: Health Care Interpreting Ethics I
Instructor—Christopher Fallas Ureña (9am-11am) or Mateo Rutherford (10am-12pm)
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Module 6: Ethics II / Endocrine & Lymphatic Systems
Instructor—Christopher Fallas Ureña (9am-11am) or Mateo Rutherford (10am-12pm)
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Module 7: Digestive & Teeth / Interpreting Equivalence
Instructor—Christopher Fallas Ureña (9am-11am) or Mateo Rutherford (10am-12pm)
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Module 8: Reproductive & Urinary Systems / Cultural Awareness
Instructor—Christopher Fallas Ureña (9am-11am) or Mateo Rutherford (10am-12pm)
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Module 9: Ears, Nose, Throat, Vision / Advanced Interpreting Skills
Instructor—Christopher Fallas Ureña (9am-11am) or Mateo Rutherford (10am-12pm)
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Module 10: Advanced Health Care Interpreting – Final Exam
Instructor—Christopher Fallas Ureña (9am-11am) or Mateo Rutherford (10am-12pm)
Financial Assistance
Scholarships
Because we know the financial difficulty to afford the training in these times, OHCIA is on the WorkSource Training Provider List, so health care interpreters can apply for federal funding from a WorkSource Oregon Center to pay for tuition and possibly other costs associated with the qualification and certification required by the state.
Miscellaneous Info
Keep in mind
Our training is fully accessible to Deaf and Hard of Hearing interpreters in compliance with ADA law.
Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This Professional Studies program is approved for 6.0 CEUs at the Some content knowledge level.
