NECC Plans Medical Interpreter Information Meeting

With trained medical interpreters in demand, Northern Essex Community College is having an information session about its noncredit Medical Interpreter Certificate Program, Saturday, Feb. 11, from 10 to 11 a.m., at NECC Riverwalk, Building 9, Entry K, 3rd Floor, 360 Merrimack St., Lawrence.

The session is designed to explore the field of medical interpreting as well as provide details about the Medical Interpreter Certificate Program.

The 10-week, noncredit program will be offered Saturdays, beginning March 11, and run through May 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at NECC Riverwalk. Offered in partnership with TransFluenci EDU, this program is for those considering an entry-level career as a medical interpreter, as well as working interpreters who would like to prepare for the national board exam

To enroll in this 60-hour program, individuals must be fully bilingual, fluent in English and one other language.

For more information, visit necc.mass.edu/blog/2016/03/01/medical-interpreting-certificate-program-information-session or contact Dianne Lahaye at [email protected] or call 978-659-1222.