Here at the Bristol ONLINE, we offer fully online classes in all 5 subject areas of the Hi-SET/GED for all Massachusetts residents.  

Adult classes run 4 days per week, Monday through Thursdays, mornings and evenings. We also offer an online program for Youth ages 16-24 in the afternoons.

There are two different types of online classes: 

• Online Zoom Classes - these classes are taught live on Zoom by an instructor with other students in the classes.
  • Monday thru Thursday 
    • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 
    • 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm 
• Self-Paced Online Program - You will learn by using different software programs in this program.  You will have an online coach to assist you thru the program, but the majority of the learning is done on your own time. 
• HiSET/GED Preparation Program for Youth, ages 16-24. Tuesdays, Wednesday & Thursdays, from 1:00-3:00pm 

Each student receives 

• Personalized Learning Plans
• Technology Assistance
• Basic Computer Skills Course
• Education Advising
• Career Planning Assistance
• Instructor/Tutor Supports

Students and graduates can access free college courses through our transition to college services.

You must be a resident of Massachusetts or collecting unemployment from the state of Massachusetts to participate

For more information please register using the link below and you will be contacted to start the enrollment process.

Thanks,

Kate Ashworth

Online Adult Education Advisor

Kate.Ashworth@bristolcc.edu

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

Tuesdays & Thursdays:  Feb 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, March 5, 7, 19, 21, 26, 28, Apr 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25; No class on Mar. 12 & 14; 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.

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/