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Bridging The Gap (BTG)

The course is a 40-hour professional development program that prepares bilingual individuals
to work as a medical interpreter. It is used to train novice as well as experienced medical
interpreters, and is often a pre-prerequisite for employment as a professional interpreter
throughout the United States as well as worldwide. Some places such as the University of
Michigan Health System will start requiring BTG certification in a mandatory basis for all
interpreters working in their system.

Course Content

Basic Interpreting Skills:

  • The Role of the Interpreter
  • NCIHC Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
  • Managing the Flow of the Session
  • Conduit and Clarifier Interpreter

Health Care Information:

  • Introduction to the US Health Care System
  • Anatomy Study
  • Basic Health Care procedures

Culture and Interpreting:

  • Self-awareness
  • Characteristic of Cultures
  • Traditional Health Care in Communities
  • Cultural Brokering

Professional Development:

  • Effective Communication
  • Professional Conduct in the Medical Setting
  • Self-care and resources for professional growth

Bridging the Gap Upcoming Classes

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