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2026 Summer Medical Interpreter Series and Level 1: Foundations of Professional Interpretation in Health & Human Services

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2026 Summer Medical Interpreter Series and Level 1: Foundations of Professional Interpretation in Health & Human Services

Location

Mountain Area Health Education Center
121 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803-2868

Dates & Times

Jul 1, 2026 8:30 AM – Jul 2, 2026 4:45 PM

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The purpose of this series of classes is to improve the skills of individuals who provide or wish to provide interpreter services in any language in health or human services settings. This two-day foundational Level 1 class is the first class in the Summer Medical Interpreter Series (see all dates below). Participants will learn the primary roles, ethics and techniques of professional interpreting. The importance of confidentiality issues is stressed throughout the training.

This series is offered in-person only in Summer 2026 (but if needed for infectious disease safety, may pivot to a blended format of home study elements and a short live webinar with the instructor at the conclusion of each class).

Note: Participants for Level 1 and/or the entire Summer Series must register by June 17, 2026 so that the Series course manual (included in the course fee) can be ordered in time; a $25 late fee applies to registration for Level 1 or the entire Series after June 10, 2026.

Note: Forty hours of medical interpreter training is one of the pre-requisites to take the National Medical Interpreter Certification Examination. The first four classes in this series, combined, fulfill this part of the requirement.

2026 Summer Medical Interpreter Series:
44.25 Contact Hours

July 1 & 2 - Level 1: Foundations of Professional Interpretation in Health & Human Services
July 8 - Level 2: Ethics, Skills Improvement and Practical Study
July 9 & 10 - Level 3: Spanish Interpreter: Introduction to Anatomy/Physiology & Medical Terminology
July 15 - Level 4: Ethics & Standards of Practice; Sight Translation and Introduction to Simultaneous Interpretation
July 16 - Overview of National Professional Medical Interpreter Certification Exams

Please click here to view all courses in this series. If you register here for the full series, you do not have to register for the individual levels.

Audience

Bilingual individuals who currently provide or intend to provide interpreter services (in any language, and in any health or human services setting), Interpreter Supervisors, and anyone who writes or implements Title VI compliance policies

Objectives

Upon completion of this educational activity, the participant will be able to:

check Discuss the nine Principles and 32 Standards (Interpreters' National Code of Ethics) for professional interpretation established by the National Council for Interpreters in Health Care (NCIHC)
check Identify professional interpreter resources to use for continued professional development
check Develop an appreciation for the competencies required for professional interpretation

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Early Registration Fee - ENTIRE SERIES (Levels 1-4, Overview class, and two manuals)

$950.00

Applies 1/20/26–6/10/26

Early Registration Fee (non-profit, school, or governmental employees) - ENTIRE SERIES (Levels 1-4, Overview class, and two manuals)

$850.00

Applies 1/20/26–6/10/26

Early Registration Fee (students) - ENTIRE SERIES (Levels 1-4, Overview class, and two manuals)

$500.00

Applies 1/20/26–6/20/26

Early Registration Fee - Level 1 ONLY

$300.00

Applies 1/20/26–6/10/26

Early Registration Fee (non-profit, school, or governmental employees) - Level 1 ONLY

$270.00

Applies 1/20/26–6/10/26

Early Registration Fee (students) - Level 1 ONLY

$150.00

Applies 1/20/26–6/10/26

Registration Fee - ENTIRE SERIES (Levels 1-4, Overview class, and two manuals)

$975.00

Applies 6/11/26–6/17/26

Registration Fee (non-profit, school, or governmental employees) - ENTIRE SERIES (Levels 1-4, Overview class, and two manuals)

$875.00

Applies 6/11/26–6/17/26

Registration Fee (students) - ENTIRE SERIES (Levels 1-4, Overview class, and two manuals)

$525.00

Applies 6/11/26–6/17/26

Registration Fee - Level 1 ONLY

$325.00

Applies 6/11/26–6/17/26

Registration Fee (non-profit, school, or governmental employees) - Level 1 ONLY

$295.00

Applies 6/11/26–6/17/26

Registration Fee (students) - Level 1 ONLY

$175.00

Applies 6/11/26–6/17/26

Available Credits

CEU 1.400

The Mountain Area Health Education Center designates this entire live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 1.40 CEUs as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.

Contact Hours 13.750

MAHEC designates this live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 13.75 Contact Hours.

Speakers

Daniel Holcombe, BA, MA, PhD

Sessions

Registering for the FULL series, or Level 1 ONLY?

2026 Summer Medical Interpreter Series - FULL SERIES

7/1 8:30 AM – 7/16 4:45 PM

Level 1: Foundations of Professional Interpretation in Health & Human Services

7/1 8:30 AM – 7/2 4:45 PM

Additional Resources

Cancellation Policy

MAHEC has a pay-up-front policy for all CE programs. The only exceptions will be for pre-approved programs where an individual payment plan is appropriate. Registrations received without accompanying payment will not be processed and participants who have not paid the course fee will not be admitted into the program.

Unless otherwise noted in course materials, the following cancellation policy applies to all programs:

  • Cancellations must be in writing (fax, email, or mail).
  • Cancellations received more than two weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
  • Cancellations received between two weeks and five full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
  • No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than five full business days prior to the event.
  • No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
  • Transfers/substitute(s) are welcome (please notify us in advance of the program).
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