Programmes de formation de MCIS

The language skills assessment will complete student’s qualification as a community interpreter once they pass the core technical competencies training, either in class or online. The test can also be completed as a standalone component as proof of the student’s language or interpreting skills, as often requested by an employer.
A test can be scheduled with MCIS before, during or after the community interpreter core competencies training session. Results take 4-8 weeks to come back.
Student needs to pass only one of the available tests to obtain a certificate.
Format & Duration:
Onsite for 1.5-2 hours approximately
Skills Development Workshops
These language-independent workshops are a great way to identify interpretation strengths and weaknesses. They also help students identify their level of preparedness for an interpreter language skills assessment. The group session seats 12-16 people, and includes basic concepts in sight translation and dialogue interpretation; tips on taking the most popular interpreter language skills assessments available in the industry (ILSAT/CILISAT); and personalized feedback on grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and other aspects of the test.

Our Online Interpreter Training Program covers the fundamentals of language interpretation, as well as vocabulary, protocols, and procedures in different environments, with particular focus on healthcare and legal settings. This training is language neutral, taking place in English.
The multi-media interactive modules have been built with input by interpreters with vast experience in their field; the practice exercises are meant to emulate as closely as possible scenarios likely to be encountered in the field.
Course Format
The course is asynchronous, taking place entirely online, through interactive multi-media modules, accompanied by quizzes, assignments, language labs and practice exercises submitted online through Moodle. This program comprises 120 instructional hours, plus section exams and additional resources.
By the end of the course, students will be able to:

This program will benefit experienced interpreters who are seeking professional development and wish to acquire more in-depth knowledge on different subject matters for specialized interpretation assignments.
Requirements
No pre-requisites. However, students should have experience in Interpretation in order to fully benefit from the Continued Competence modules.
1. CVD - Cardiovascular Disease Training for Language Professionals (Online)
Description
Cardiovascular disease or CVD is one of the main causes of disability and premature death in North America, and all over the world. In addition, it is one of the diseases responsible for the increasing cost of healthcare. Given the pervasiveness of the disease, language professionals working in healthcare settings are bound to come across this topic.
Course Format
The course is asynchronous, taking place entirely online. Students have 30 days to complete the training.
Course Length
The course comprises approximately 6 instructional hours plus activities.
Learning Outcomes