MSDH offers Community Interpreter Training (Medical, Educational and Social Service Interpreting) along with Medical Terminology Training for Interpreters.
Community Interpreter training caters to bilingual individuals seeking to enhance their interpreting skills and extend their knowledge of properly conducting a successful interpreting session. Training is open to all who are fluent in English and at least a second spoken language or American Sign Language (ASL). Participants must meet the following requirements:
- Bilingual and at least 18 years of age
- High school education or greater
- Demonstrated language proficiency
Course Contents
- Introduction to medical, educational and social service interpreting
- Interpreting protocols and skills
- Strategic mediation
- Professional identity
- The role of the community interpreter
Qualifying applicants should complete the registration form below.
Questions? For questions about this training, call the MSDH Office Health Disparities at 601-206-1050 or write to Language.Access@msdh.ms.gov.
Schedule and Fees
This is a 7-day in-person training totaling 48 hours.
- October 7–10 and 15–17, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location
All classes will be held at:
Mississippi State Department of Health
Underwood Building
570 E Woodrow Wilson
Jackson, MS 39216
- $375.00 per person for 48 hours of Community Interpreter training and the Medical Terminology course.
- $350.00 per person for 40 hours of Community Interpreter training only (without Medical Terminology).
- $100.00 per person for 8 hours of Medical Terminology training only. (Open only to those who have previously completed MSDH's Community Interpreter training.)
Registration fee is waived for MSDH staff.
Make Money Orders payable to:
Mississippi State Department of Health
ATTN: Language Access Bureau
Office of Health Disparities
713 South Pear Orchard Road, Suite 104, Plaza II
Ridgeland, MS 39157
Registration
Please register by 5:00 p.m. Friday, September 26, 2025.
