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MEDICAL INTERPRETER ROADMAP | START HERE

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START HERE How to Become a Medical Interpreter in the United States The step-by-step guide I wish someone had given me when I started A REAL-WORLD ROADMAP  •  PART 1 THE PROMISE OF THIS GUIDE   This is not a universal formula. It is the path I actually took: searching for work, getting hired, completing employer-provided training, learning through real assignments, and then pursuing a national credential. I previously earned the Hub-CMI credential after passing the NBCMI written examination.  Hub-CMI is distinct from the full CMI credential. Before You Begin: This Is the Path I Actually Took There is no single path to becoming a medical interpreter in the United States. Some people complete formal training or earn a national credential before applying for their first job. My path was different. I began by searching for medical interpreter jobs and applying before I felt completely prepared. LanguageLine Solutions gave me my first opportunity. After I was hired, I com...