MSDH is offering Community Interpreter Training (Medical, Educational and Social Service Interpreting).
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 Language and Transportation Services office at 601-206-1050 or write to Language.Access@msdh.ms.gov.
Schedule and Fees
This is a 6-day virtual training totaling 40 hours.
- May 19, 22, 26, 29 and June 2, 3, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Participants will have a brief interview scheduled between April 27 and May 7.
Location
All sessions will be held online via Zoom.
- $275.00 per person for 40 hours of 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 Elimination
713 South Pear Orchard Road, Suite 104, Plaza II
Ridgeland, MS 39157
Registration
Please register by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 2026.
