Class Dates/Times: (all classes will be held online)

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 2/4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, 3/4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, 4/1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17; 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 

Class Description:  Medical interpreters are in great demand both in-person and remotely by video or phone. Interpreters can elect to work for a hospital, school, or state agency, or as contractors with many agencies throughout the country. They can also elect to work remotely from home where they can work independently and make their own hours.

Open to all languages, this 60-hour program provides a working knowledge of medical interpreting, including standards of practice, ethics, HIPAA regulations, cultural competency, and medical terminology/vocabulary.

The course provides intense practice via oral role plays on a variety of medical topics. The student will also be introduced to VRI (video remote interpreting) and OPI (Over the Phone Interpreting).

Offered in collaboration with TransFluenci EDU, this course is designed for those preparing for entry-level careers as medical interpreters as well as for working interpreters preparing for the National Board Certificate exam. 

Students must be fully bilingual and must be fluent in English and one other language.

Students must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

The language assessment coordinator will reach out to you by phone prior to the start of class for an assessment in the language you designated when you registered. You must pass the language assessment, to meet program requirements. You will also be provided with the class book order information, (book price $39.95) is not included in the class price.

This program meets the National Board for Medical Interpreter Certification training requirement and prepares you to pass the national certification exam. Upon completion of this course, students may elect to apply for national certification.

For information on certification requirements and cost click on the links below:

CCHI, Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters https://cchicertification.org/

NBCMI, National Board for the Certification of Medical Interpreters https://www.certifiedmedicalinterpreters.org/

 Thank you for your interest in our Nurse Assistant Training Program! 

Click Here to fill out our Student Interest form  for more information. This class does not qualify for free community college. 

Click Here to Register

Our course dates are listed below. The cost is $1495.00 is due upon registration which includes nursing assistant program, CPR &  state testing fees.  Students are responsible for the cost of the uniforms and shoes.  There are 2 options for tuition payments; the first option is to pay in full at the time of registration; or the second option would be a payment plan. This requires a deposit of $500.00 and the remainder of the tuition is them broken down into equal payments which are made weekly until one week prior to the start of class.  

This 100 hour course of Blended training gives you the opportunity to start your training to be become a CNA with a flexible course option. Up to 50% of the program coursework is provided through a digital immersive, story-based curriculum. 

In conjunction with online theory, students will meet in person with highly qualified instructors in our state approved lab to learn the skills portion of their Nursing Assistant Training, as well as clinical hours in a skilled nursing facility. 

With successful course completion, you will receive a Nurse Assistant Training certificate and CPR Certification. Also included, is the MA State NAT Competency Exam in the comfort of the same state approved lab used to teach in-person skills classes. This course also meets the Rhode Island reciprocity / endorsement requirements.

*C.O.R.I. and S.O.R.I required

You will receive directions on how to submit both the C.O.R.I and S.O.R.I. applications after submitting your registration. All students must submit an online C.O.R.I. and S.O.R.I application and have a vaild driver’s license or photo ID.   A positive C.O.R.I. may prevent students from completing the the program.

Registration Deadline: 10 days prior to the start of class   

Be prepared to upload the following documents:  

• Copy of high school diploma/transcript or GED/HiSet; if you do not have a high school diploma or GED please fill out our student intrest form above and we will scheudule an eligibility exam.  
• Up to date physical form- must be within a year 
• Immunization record
• Negative Tuberculosis Test
• Proof of Flu vaccine
• Proof of COVID vaccine (must have completed primary series or bivalent booster)

* Once you are registered you will be sent an email with all required docuemnts and a link to upload them.  

Course Schedules:

**In person skill dates and clinical dates are mandatory for course completion, students will be required to be doing online coursework on dates not in person, schedule of online coursework is flexible.

All in person classes are held at Fall River Campus 777 Elsbree St.  Fall River, Ma. 02721 Room E201A 

Class Dates: January 14, 2025 - March 14, 2025 - EVENING CLASS 

• Orientation: January 14, 2025 (ONLINE)
• In Person Skills Dates: January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25; Tuesday's from  4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
• Clinical: March 1, 2, 8 6:45 a.m - 2:45 p.m.

Class Dates: January 22, 2025 - March 6, 2025 - DAY CLASS

• Orientation: January 22, 2025 (ONLINE)
• In Person Skills Dates: Feb 3, 5, 10, 12, 19; Monday & Wednesday 9:00 a.m-2:30 p.m.
• Clinical: Feb 24, 25, 26;  6:45 a.m - 2:45 p.m.

Class Dates: March 25 - May 16, 2025 - EVENING CLASS 

• Orientation: March 25, 2025 (ONLINE)
• In Person Skills Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, & May 6; Tuesday's 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
• Clinical: May 3, 4, 10; 6:45 a.m - 2:45 p.m.

Class Dates: April 16 - May 29, 2025 - DAY CLASS 

• Orientation: April 16, 2025 (ONLINE)
• In Person Skills Dates: May 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
• Clinical: May 27, 28, 29 6:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Additional questions: Please email  cna@bristolcc.edu or call 774-357-2499.