Interpreter Training
The Blue Ridge Area Health Education Center (Blue Ridge AHEC) at James Madison University, a non-profit organization, offers the central Shenandoah Valley and surrounding areas two interpreter training programs. These training programs help ensure that all community residents have access to clear and accurate communication with their health and human service providers.
The first program, Health Care Interpreting, utilizes the national "Bridging the Gap" curriculum, and trains qualified bilingual persons to become specialized professional interpreters in medical and other health care settings.
The second program, “Introduction to Community Interpreting,” trains bilingual persons to effectively interpret in public settings such as school systems, social services, and government agencies.
All applicants must pass a language proficiency exam in English and in their target language in order to qualify for the training programs.
