Colorado Language Connection

Bridging the Gap is a professional development course created by The Cross Cultural Health Care Program that provide the training bilingual individuals to become professionally trained and qualified interpreters.

 

This course will provide an introduction to various skills and topics required for successful interpreting in the medical field. 

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Additionally, the BTG 40- and 64-hour courses qualify as prerequisites for the national certifications provided by the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI) and the Certification Commission for Health Care Interpreters (CCHI).

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Can't find an answer? Feel free to contact Erha Agi Puspita Davis erhapuspitadavis@auroramhr.org or send a text to 303-923-6558

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How much does the Bridging the Gap training cost?

 

Tuition fee for Bridging the Gap 64-hour $875

Tuition fee for Bridging the Gap 40-hour $650

Tuition fee 24-hour Mental Health Interpreting course $400

Language Proficiency Assessment Fee $75 per language, non-redundable

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Please note: tuition fee increase will go into effect by

January 1, 2024. 

2024 Bridging the Gap Tuition fee:

64-hour Medical and Mental Health Interpreting Course $925

40-hour Medical Interpreting course BTG 40-hour $725

24-hour Mental Health Interpreting course $400

Language Proficiency Assessment Fee $75 per language, non refundable

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How to make an online payment for BTG course?

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Please scroll down on this web page until you find the orange box where it has the instruction on how to make an online payment

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What is the phone number to call?

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We are currently experiencing high volume calls in our office, and it is taking us longer than usual to answer phones and respond to voicemails. Please email your questions about this program to erhapuspitadavis@auroramhr.org

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Is language proficiency assessment included in the Bridging the Gap course fee?

 

Language proficiency assessment is not included in the Bridging the Gap course fee. The fee $75 per language, fee is non-refundable. We require payment in advance prior to scheduling language proficiency test. Please email Agi erhaagriloka@auroramhr.org to schedule test​

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If applicants do not have any prior proof of language proficiency, the registration process will include a speaking and listening assessment conducted over the phone. These are scheduled through ALTA Language Services at a time that is convenient for the applicant. Once a language assessment is scheduled, the applicant will receive a phone number to call and instructions to begin the assessment, which is approximately 20-25 minutes long. The maximum possible score is 12; a 9 or higher is required for admission.

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Click the link below to view CCHCP's guide to proof to language proficiency that explains the different forms of language proficiency that are acceptable for the BTG program. 

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A GUIDE TO PROOF TO LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

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Is a Seal of biliteracy acceptable form of language proficiency?

 

No, Seals of Biliteracy do not meet the BTG course requirements.

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Would my high school transcript that includes target language courses acceptable for form of language proficiency?

 

No, we cannot accept high school language classes as proof of language proficiency.

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Do you accept CLEP exam in target language for form of language proficiency?

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No, we cannot accept CLEP as the test appears to only test written assessment in target language. 

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The language proficiency testing company does not have my language. What should I do?

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If you can't find any company that offers a language proficiency assessment in your target language, you will need to provide us with a letter from your employer or community member who can verify your language skills. The letter must be signed by the person who verifies your language skills. 

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What is the difference between Bridging the Gap 64- and 40-hour?

 

The 64-hour covers the foundation skills in the 40-hour Bridging the Gap curriculum with additional sections for mental health interpreting and medical terminology. We suggest to enroll in the 64 hours if your professional background is in mental health field or have a passion/interest to learn about mental health interpreting. 

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What is the difference between Bridging The Gap's certificate program and national medical interpreter certifications?

 

After the successful completion of BTG you will receive a certificate of medical interpreter training from the Cross Cultural Health Care Program. This will help you start your career as a medical interpreter.

 

Bridging the Gap certificate fulfills the training pre-requisite for those pursuing their National Medical Interpreter Certification. For more information about National Medical Interpreter Certification and their pre-requisites, please visit each accrediting organization’s respective website:

 

Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI)

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National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI)

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What happens if I don’t pass the written exam at the end of the course?

 

Participants who don’t pass the written final exam will be given another opportunity to retake the exam.  If after retaking the exam, the participant does not pass again, then they will be required to re-take the course at no additional cost.

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Do you offer private Bridging the Gap training?

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Yes, we do! We offer private Bridging the Gap training sessions with minimum 10 participants. We offer private training in three formats: in-person or 100% live remote via ZOOM or hybrid (half sessions in zoom and the other sessions in person).

 

In-person private training must be held in your location. Please note a travel fee will be assessed.

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What is your cancellation and refund policy?

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For cancellation notice received at least 7 business days before a scheduled training, a full refund minus $200 non-refundable deposit will be given.

 

There are no refunds for any cancellation less than 7 business days.  

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Can't find an answer? Feel free to contact Agi Agriloka erhapuspitadavis@auroramhr.org

or send a TEXT to 303-923-6558

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