For aspiring medical interpreters

Prepare for your medical interpreter certification

Prepárese para su certificación como intérprete médico

A 693-term English–Spanish glossary, 40 patient idioms, ethics with real scenarios, practice scripts and an Anki deck, written by a certified medical interpreter who is also a family physician.

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Prepare for your medical interpreter certification

Everything in one guide

41-page PDF + phone version + Anki/Quizlet deck

693-term glossary

20 categories from anatomy to insurance, with regional variants and pitfalls.

Patient idioms

Empacho, susto, mal de ojo, "me dio un aire", "tengo el azúcar" explained for interpreters.

Ethics & protocols

9 principles with realistic scenarios and best actions; modes and session protocols.

Practice scripts

6 bilingual encounters for consecutive and sight-translation practice.

Independent study aid; not affiliated with or endorsed by CCHI, NBCMI or NCIHC. Confirm current exam requirements on the official sites.

Questions

Preguntas frecuentes

Does it include real exam questions?

No. It teaches the vocabulary, ethics and skills the exams assess, without reproducing any exam content.

Who wrote it?

A family medicine physician who is also a certified medical interpreter.

Training programs?

Email amboshealth@gmail.com for a program license.