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Community Interpreting Training Program For More Information & to Apply Program Contact Name Roxana Amedeo Program Contact Email ramedeo@pinpointlanguage.com Program Phone Number 401-784-8625 Description The CIT course is a nationally recognized Community Interpreter Training course developed by Cross-Cultural Communications (CCC) a training and consulting organization which is based in Columbia, Maryland. This intensive 80-hour CIT course fulfills the minimum 40-hour training requirement by the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI) and the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI), and prepares participants for national certification. The goal of this course is to master the art of community interpreting which includes interpreting in medical, educational, business, and social services settings. Students will hone their ability to listen, understand, and convey the verbal message accurately and completely from source to target language. Participants learn different modes of interpretation, how to manage the flow of communication, and the dynamics of a three-way interview. The course employs heavy participatory training techniques in an active learning environment including role plays, group discussions, and practice in various interpreting settings. The training is divided into 60 hours of in-class training with an additional 20-hour practicum, for a total of 80 hours of training. 6-week course. BCI required. **You will need to meet with a Job Coach either online or at a DLT Career Center to determine your eligibility for an Individual Training Account of up to $15,000 to cover the cost of the ETPL program you wish to enroll in.** Details Training Providers Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island Training Locations 645 Elmwood Ave. Providence, RI 02907 Program Schedule Daily Total Program Hours 80 Graduate Credentials An industry-recognized certificate or certification Total Cost $1,000.00 (The display of costs does not constitute a guarantee that the amounts will be fully paid by the WIOA program.) Job training program type All Free or Reduced Cost Job Training Programs WIOA - Eligible Training Provider Programs