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Oral Exam

Posted Fri, 02/05/2010 - 16:54 by philip

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Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI)
Qualified Medical Interpreter (QMI)
Screened Medical Interpreter (SMI)
 
Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI)

The National Board oral exam covers the essential components to receive the CMI credential. The exam is computer-based, and candidates' oral responses will be recorded. For more information, please see the STUDY GUIDE (a PowerPoint presentation).

The components to be tested are:

  • Linguistic proficiency in both working languages
  • Consecutive Interpreting skills in context
  • Sight Translation skills from English into other language
  • Knowledge of Medical Terminology and Specialties within context in both languages
  • Cultural Competence

Languages available: Spanish

Requirement: Successfully pass the National Board Written Exam
Cost of the test: $250
Method of payments accepted: Major credit cards
 
DID YOU PASS THE WRITTEN EXAM?
If yes, you have 6 months to take the oral exam from the date you passed the written exam or the date the exam is available in your language. This exam will take place at an Iso-Quality Testing, Inc. location.

TESTING SITES: Please see the state-by-state list of testing locations for the oral exam here. A representative from Iso-Quality Testing, Inc. will contact you to schedule the exam once you have passed the written component.
 
Test re-take
Candidates who do not pass the test will have the opportunity to re-take it after 3 months of taking the oral exam for the first time.
 
Qualified Medical Interpreter (QMI)  COMING SOON
Screened Medical Interpreter (SMI) COMING SOON

For questions, please contact info [at] certifiedmedicalinterpreters [dot] org