You must be pre-approved to use this link. Please email Marlene after payment processing is completed so your account will be created and you can get started on the same day.
Expedited Program payment page for pre-approved students only.
You may use the Guest Checkout.
Please only choose one program option.
For Part 2: Language Pack Enrollment.
To be used with approval only.
You must be pre-approved to use this link. Please email Marlene after payment processing is completed so your account will be created and you can get started on the same day.
BAMT Final Exam Registration Fee
To be completed to reserve the final exam date.
Cultural Competency: Understanding the Hispanic Population
This is a 2 Contact Hour course for continuing nursing education.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider #CEP15854.
Please use this link with approval only.
This the package fee for 4 courses 11-12 CEU Hours approved by DSHS.
After payment processing, you will receive access to the course if pre-approved.
Or you may send a request for the 4 courses.
Thank you and looking forward to your participation!
CEU for Interpreters: Heat Stroke
A one-hour course.
Fee: $16.00.
4-Weeks Access
Download your CEU certificate after passing the quiz.
CEU: Medical Terminology Boot Camp Session 2 (Online 2 Hours)
August 11, 2019 8:00 am PST/10 am CST/11 AM EST (Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Neurology) (This Sunday!)
Medical Terminology Boot Camp: Session 3 (Pulmonology, Urology, Gynecology)
August 18, 2019 8:00 am PST/10 am CST/11 am (2 hours)
CEU: Medical Terminology Boot Camp Session 4Â (Hematology and Oncology: Interpreting for Patients with Cancer and other Blood Disorders) Online Webinar (Join by computer and/or by phone.)
To be taken with approval only. Upon payment processing, you would receive instructions to complete the course.
This is the payment page for the Final Evaluation only.
L1010 Â Marlene's Medical Terminology Series:Â Cardiovascular and Musculoskeletal Disorders (3 Hours/.3 CEUs)
Level 1: Beginner Interpreters
Level 2: For experienced or certified interpreters who want to learn more about medical concepts.
Intermediate Level 1: Quick Word Combinations and Diseases and Disorders. For interpreters who have completed a medical interpreter program with 8 hours or less of anatomy and medical terminology. Approved for 3 Hours or .3 CEUs by ATA.
Welcome to the course! Online Course ATA-approved.
Meets CCHI requirements for continuing education.
This course is for Level 1 and Level 2 Interpreters.
Level 1: Beginner. Level 2 Experienced or Certified Interpreter.
Overview of procedures for 10 body systems with consecutive interpreting practice. Level 2.
ATA-approved. Meets CCHI CEU requirements. (Please verify at their website.) Recommended for certified or experienced interpreters.
G19 CEU Interpreting in Urgent Care: 10 Most Common Conditions Webinar
Thank you for signing up for the webinar. Click Checkout to register.
If you do not need a certificate, the fee is $35.00.
Please contact Marlene for the payment link.
Treatments and Procedures. Level 2 Intermediate Level. Online Course ATA-approved.
For interpreters who have completed a medical interpreter program with more than 8 hours of medical terminology.
CEU: Most Common Prescription Medications English-Spanish Webinar
(Please register by Sunday 10Â am so you will receive confirmation of the session.)
Sunday September 22 starting at 12 noon PST/2 pm CST/3 pm EST (2 Hours)
Please register at least 4 hours before the session so you can receive the meeting information before the webinar.
Thanks, talk to you soon!
Webinar: Tricky Medical Terminology (2-Hour Session)
If you want to receive a CEU certificate, click Checkout and complete payment processing.
If you do not need a CEU certificate, the fee is $35.00. Please contact Marlene for the payment link.
Click Checkout to register. The fee is $45.00 with a certificate. Without a certificate, the fee is $25.00. Please contact me for the payment link. Thank you.
Coronavirus Course (2 Hours) $35.00 (If you do not need a certificate, the fee is $25.00. Please email me.)
This course is open to all interpreters.
Pending approval from DSHS for Washington State interpreters.
Webinar presentation on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 2 pm PST/4 pm CST/5 pm EST. You will have 4 weeks access to the course. DSHS CEU Approval # 467
Intermediate Level 1: Diseases and Disorders: Oncology. For interpreters who have completed a medical interpreter program with 8 hours or less of anatomy and medical terminology. Approved for 3 Hours or .3 CEUs. ASL interpreters:
DSHS Special Discount: 12 Credits for $115.00. (For a limited time only)
Choose up to 12 CEU hours from the DSHS-approved courses.
Choose any course that you are interested in.
After registration, please email me the list of courses.
Online Course ATA-CEU approved: Diseases and Disorders. Level 2 Intermediate Level. For interpreters who have completed a medical interpreter program with more than 8 hours of medical terminology, certified medical interpreter. (.2 CEUs)
L1020 Marlene's Medical Terminology Series Digestive and Endocrine Disorders (.3 CEUs)
ATA-approved. Meets CCHI requirements for continuing education. This is an online course. You have 4 weeks to complete this course.
L1030 Marlene's Medical Terminology Series Neurological and Respiratory Diseases (.3CEUs)
Level 1: Beginner Interpreters. Level 2: For experienced or certified interpreters who want to learn more about medical concepts.
Payment Page for EAP Section 1 and Section 2. (Total 4 to 6 weeks)
Access is given to Section 1 for 2 to 3 weeks.
After Section 1 is completed successfully, you will receive access to Section 2.
You will have access to Section 2 for 2 to 3 weeks.
This link is for the ECP Section 1 registration. To be used with approval only.
EKP Korean Language Pack for Enrolled Students in the 60-70 Hour Program.
EVP Special Payment Page Vietnamese-English Medical Terminology Course
Section 1 and Section 2.
The FAST60 Program is available for a candidate with either medical background or professional interpreting or translation education AND is able to commit to completing a project after the first part of the program. Must be pre-approved to pay this fee.
This course includes Sight Translation and Consecutive Interpreting practice sentences in a format that simulates the NBCMI national certification exam.
The results are evaluated by a Culture Advantage mentor (MD/CMI-Spanish).
This is the registration page for Part 2, Russian Language Pack for students who are admitted to the Comprehensive 60-Hour Program only.
The fee for Part 2 is $300.00.
Part 2 has two sections, Section 1 and Section 2.
Welcome to Part 3 of the Medical Interpreting Program!
Part 3 includes: Module 1, Module 2 and Module 3. The modules are to be completed consecutively.
You will be enrolled in Module 1.
G18 Program Extension
Program Plan Monthly Extension Fee
To be used with approval only.
This is the Special Payment Page for the G18 Special Program Payment Page (Part 2 and Part 3).
The Comprehensive Final Evaluation (CFE) is not included. ($100.00 when you reserve the Final Evaluation date.)
Language Pack Final Exam Section 1 All Languages
G19 Private Assessment Washington State DHHS Simulation Exam
This is a simulation of the oral exam for DHHS.
Screening Test in Spanish. This is a comprehensive test and you should allow at least 3 to 4 hours for the test. You do not have to complete all parts of the test in one day. You have one week to complete the assessment.
The MISA Assessment includes:
Sight Translation Exam
Consecutive Interpreting Exam ​​​​​​​
Medical Terminology Exam
Basic Vietnamese Medical Terminology Section 1
Registration fee for Part 2, General Healthcare Interpreting. Registration includes Part 2 Section 1 and Section 2.
For students who are not enrolled in the Culture Advantage Program, you may sign up for the Spanish Language Pack. All students are expected to complete all requirements. The fee includes both sections.
Enrollment must be pre-approved.
Special Payment Page for Healthcare Professionals.
The program includes: Part 2 (Section 1 and Section 2) and Part 3 (3 sections) to be completed per your program plan.
The final evaluation fee is paid separately when you reserve the final exam date.
Live Webinar: 15 Essential Medications Interpreters Need to Know (2 Hours)
Click Checkout.
If you do not need a certificate, the fee is $20.00. Please contact me for the payment link. Thank you.
You will have access for 14 days after registration.
Welcome to the Russian Medical Terminology Assessment
This assessment is to evaluate the baseline knowledge of medical concepts in English-Russian.
Expedited Option Payment Page.
This page is for payment purposes only.
Basic Medical Korean Course $300.00
Unlimited Access for 6 months.
G22 Special Program Fee (Discounted Registration)
After registration, you would complete the Brief Online Orientation.
Then you be able to start your Program Plan. Welcome to Culture Advantage!
Portuguese Anatomy and Medical Terminology. The course includes Section 1 and Section 2.
After Section 1 is completed, you will receive access to Section 2.
Participation in at least one practice session per section is required.
Fee for Expedited Program Plan to complete the program in less than 12 weeks.
Approval is required before registration for this option.
For approved students only.
Payment page for Spanish Medical Terminology as part of the Comprehensive Program Plan for Medical Interpreters.
$150.00 Fee for the Question Bank (written exam simulation) - For Culture Advantage graduates only.
OHA Expedited Program Option for Pre-approved Students only. $600.00 Plus $120.00 Expedited Fee. CFE is $100.00 to be paid when you reserve the Comprehensive Final Evaluation date.
First payment for the OHA Program.
Please refer to the full description.
The second payment is due within 30 days.
Part 3: Medical Interpreter Standards, Ethics, Interpreting Techniques
4 to 6 weeks access
This is the prepaid Program Plan for the Oregon Approved Programs.
$600.00 covers Part 1, Part 2, Part 3. It does not include the Comprehensive Final Evaluation ($100.00) to be paid when reserving the final exam date.
Professional Program Registration Page for Approved Students Only.
This fee covers Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 of the program. The CFE fee is not included.
This course has two sections:
Section 1 (Cardiovascular, Musculoskeletal, Digestive, Endocrine, Nervous System)
Section 2 (Respiratory, Urinary, Reproductive, Blood Disorders, Immune System)
CFE includes:
Medical Terminology Exam
Sight Translation Consecutive Interpreting Exam
Oral Skills Performance Evaluation
Oral Exam Computerized Simulation of Sight Translation and Consecutive Interpreting (With feedback and recommendations): $150.00
This is the payment page for current students. You may sign up for private session if you do not attend the scheduled sessions, or if you are required to have private session, or if you want to have private coaching to improve your skills.
Group Enrollment Page: English-Spanish 40-Hour Medical Interpreter Program
Please use this link for group enrollment only. The fee includes the Final Evaluation fee.
This fee is for non-Culture Advantage interpreters who would like to join our group practice sessions (Language-Specific).
Partial Payment of $750.00 for Part 1, Part 2, Part 3. The Final Evaluation is $150.00 to be paid when reserving the Final Evaluation.
Choose up to 8 hours of CEU courses. Mix and match your CEU courses.
This rate is for combination of individual online courses only.
Diseases and Disorders, Treatments and Procedures, etc.
This fee is effective for the year 2015 only.
Online Course ATA-approved. Meets CCHI CEU requirements.
Level 1: Beginner Interpreters.
Level 2: Certified or Experienced Interpreters. (Complete Sight Translation Consecutive Interpreting Activities)
L2010-C Diabetes 101 for Interpreters (1 Hour Course)
This is an introduction to diabetes, what is diabetes, what are the signs and symptoms, and the types of diabetes.
L2012-C Diabetes Testing (One-Hour Webinar)
Overview of Diabetes Testing
FBG, GTT, A1C, UA (Ketones)
Acne, rosacea, hives, shingles, age spots, warts. Do you really know what they are? How they are treated? Do you know the difference between an incision, laceration, abrasion and avulsion? Become familiar with these terms and practice interpreting.
Treatments and Procedures. Level 2 Intermediate Level. Online Course Online Course ATA-approved.
For interpreters who have completed a medical interpreter program with more than 8 hours of medical terminology. (.3 CEUs) ASL Interpreters:
Online Course Online Course ATA-approved.
Level 2 Intermediate Level
This is a language-neutral course for all languages.
For online option, must pass the test with 80% grade.
This is offered as a CEU course to non-Culture Advantage students.
Online Course ATA-CEU approved: 3 Continuing Education Hours or .3 CEUs.
Level 2 Intermediate Level
This is a language-neutral course for all languages.
For online option, must pass the test with 80% grade.
Online Course ATA- approved: 2 Continuing Education Hours or .2 CEUs.
Level 2 Intermediate Level
This is a language-neutral course for all languages.
For online option, must pass the test with 80% grade.
Consecutive Interpreting and Sight Translation Assessment (All Languages).
Consecutive Interpreting and Sight Translation Assessment (All Languages).
Third party validation of interpreter's ability to interpret by sight translation and in the consecutive and simultaneous interpreting modes.
MISA is a third-party validation of a person's language, medical knowledge,and interpreting skills. It is an assessment of the candidate's baseline language and interpreting skills specific to the medical setting. It does not include Standards.
This is an intensive review for the written section of the national certification exam. Taught by Dra. Kelly Martinkus, MD, CMI-Spanish. This is language-neutral, taught in English. The national certification written exam is in English.
Payment Page for Part 2 of the Comprehensive Professional MI Korean Program.
NOTE: This fee is for Part 2 only. Part 2 has Section 1 and Section 2.
Special Program: Discounted Fee: Use with approval only.
This is the payment page for the
OHA Organizational Fee for the 60-Hour Program.
This page is for payment purposes only. You must be pre-approved to use this link.
Partial Payment for 40-Hour Program 6-week Program.
The total fee is $695.00 for the 6-week 40-Hour Program. The Final Evaluation fee is $150.00 to be paid when you reserve the Final Evaluation.
This is partial payment only.
PBCEU 2 Hours Language-Specific Consecutive Interpreting
Different topics are presented each week during a live consecutive interpreting session.
Sessions may be recorded.
CEU Courses Special Fee for Culture Advantage graduates.
For Partial Payment of Program (prior approval only.)
One hour 15 min. private coaching session with a mentor who will provide you personal feedback for improvement of your knowledge and skills in consecutive interpreting.
This is the Screening Test for the Professional Medical Interpreter Certificate in Diabetes (PMIC – Diabetes ©)
(A 20-Hour Certificate Program)
For interpreters who are applying for acceptance to the MI Special Program in Diabetes.
This link may be used with previous approval only. Thank you.
This is the Challenge Exam for Part 1 of the program, English Medical Terminology.
Online-Training: Language-specific medical interpreting skills coaching in: Arabic, Chinese-Mandarin, English, Korean, Japanese, Spanish, Vietnamese. Includes: Anatomy/Medical Terminology Assignments and private sessions.
Registration Page for OCIN Scholarship Recipients. As an OCIN scholar, your discounted fee is $300.00 only and includes the Final Evaluation. Completing the registration indicates agreement to the scholarship requirements.
For absence of longer than 3 weeks in the program, you need to request reinstatement.
The reinstatement is for 30 days of access to the program.
Webinar on Video Remote Interpreting, including skills and techniques, equipment, positioning, managing communication, simulation and practice of consecutive interpreting.
For individuals: Sign up here for Screening and Placement Test for Portuguese.
For organizations: Please contact me for a more comprehensive assessment of your employees.
Thank you. [email protected]
Fee is for Section 1 and Section 2 of the Spanish Language Pack.
Any student may sign up for the Expedited Program Option if they exceed the requirements for admission.
Culture Advantage graduates receive discounted fees for CEU courses. Choose up to 12 hours of CEUs. This rate is for combination of individual courses only. Review courses or other courses offered by other instructors are not included in the discounts.
This page is to be used for payment purposes only.
Special Payment Page: for the Expedited Program for Healthcare Professionals.
You must have been accepted into the program in order to sign up for this option.
You must be a licensed healthcare professional in order to enroll.
This is a brief introduction to the US Healthcare System. This course prepares you to work in the healthcare setting, in addition to preparing you for the national certification exams requiring knowledge of the US healthcare system.
Webinar: Consecutive Interpreting English-Spanish (Live Session) 1 Hour CEU
This is a live session with a Culture Advantage medical mentor, who is a physician and a medical interpreter graduate of Culture Advantage.
Interactive conference call for healthcare providers who work with trained interpreters, or other bilingual individuals. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider #CEP15854. Please email me for the next scheduled event.
In this workshop, you will learn the facts and the skills of effectively communicating through interpreters. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider #CEP15854. Please email me for the next scheduled event.
AT2016 2-Payment Plan 60-Hour Program
This payment link is to be used with prior approval only. Thank you.
This is the registration page for the 2-payment plan.
This link is to be used with approval only.
For approved students only.
This is the partial payment for the 2-payment plan.
For the Pay-as-you-Go Program Plan 60-Hours Certificate Program.
To be used with approval only.
This payment page is to be used for pre-admitted students only. This payment page is to be used for pre-admitted students only.
This is the pay-as-you-go option for Oregon interpreters. You must be pre-approved by Marlene to sign up for this option.
There are three payments of $250.00 each. The Final Evaluation is paid separately. The fee depends on the completion time.
AT2019 Special 40-Hour Certificate Program Registration and Orientation
To be used with prior acceptance into the program only.
Final Evaluation (Separate fee when you reserve the final evaluation date at the end of the program. $50.00).
Partial Payment per course BAMT.
First, you will receive the orientation and Brief Pretest so you can become familiar with the course format.
Then you would start on Part 1 Section 1 Introduction to Medical Terminology.
This course includes Part 2: ECP Section 1 and Section 2.
After Section 1 is completed, you would be approved to go to Section 2.
You will be receiving your access to the online orientation and Self-Assessment shortly.
$375.00 for Part 2, Japanese Medical Terminology - This payment.
$300.00 for Part 3, Professional Medical Interpreting Concepts and Skills.
$150.00 for the Comprehensive Final Evaluation.
This program option includes:
Portuguese Medical Terminology Section 1
Portuguese Medical Terminology Section 2
Part 3: Professional Medical Interpreting Skills (4 Modules)
EVP Special Payment Page (Vietnamese Medical Terminology Course)
Welcome to the Vietnamese Course. The course includes Section 1 and Section 2.
This link is to be used by students who have been accepted into the Fast Track Program.
Includes:
Part 1, Part 2, Part 3.
Final Evaluation is to be paid separately when reserving the final evaluation date.
Expedited Professional MI Program for ATA-Certified Professionals Payment Page
G18 Special Discounted Fee for EVP
This is special fee for Prepaid Program: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
Final Evaluation Fee id $150.00 to be paid separately when reserving the final exam date.
Welcome to the Special Program Registration and Orientation.
The first payment includes the online orientation.
This is just the payment for one part of the program.
This is the payment page for the Medical Interpreting/Bilingual Training for Healthcare Professionals.
Your program plan includes:
Part 2: Language Pack assignments and exams.
Part 3: Medical Interpreting Skills
CFE Final Evaluation (Separate Fee)
This is the special page for the Pre-approved Program Plan: AT795IH Special Payment Plan.
60-Hour Program 12-16 weeks.
To be used with approval only.
Payment and Registration Page for Discounted Program Plan.
Project Option for Healthcare Professionals
HCPs take Part 3 Professional Medical Interpreting.
Part 3 includes three modules: Module 1, Module 2, Module 3A and 3B.
After Module 3, you will take the Comprehensive Final Evaluation (CFE).
This is the prepaid Program Plan for the 60-Hour Program. which includes the CFE Fee.
The fee includes: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 and the CFE Fee.
This link is to be used with prior approval only.
Pre-paid OHA Training Program (60-hour Language-specific Certificate).
To be used with approval only.
Special Discounted Fee: Prepaid Plan 600
To be used for approved students only.
G20 Special Discount: Vietnamese 40-Hour Program
This is the discounted fee for the 60-Hour program.
The fee is $695.00 with the discount already applied.
The final exam fee is $100.00 instead of $150.00 (discount of $50.00) to be paid when you reserve the final exam.
G21 HCP Professional Spanish MI Program:
Part 1 (Optional)
Part 2
Part 3
CFE (to be paid separately when reserving the final evaluation date)
This registration link is only for pre-approved students.
This is a special payment link.
G21P English-Arabic Medical Terminology Learning Path
G22 HCP Program - Spanish, for approved students only.
After registration, you will take the Online Orientation.
Then you would be able to take the Part 1 Challenge Exam before continuing to your Program Plan.
Welcome to Culture Advantage!
Part 2 Spanish Learning Path. Second Payment.
ERP Russian Medical Terminology Learning Path
Includes: Section 1 and Section 2.
This payment page is for approved students only.
For pre-admitted students only.
Program Fee: $600.00 plus $120.00 for the Expedited Option.
HCP-ERP Learning Path: Russian Medical Terminology
ERP Section 1
ERP Section 2
For registration for students accepted into the OCIN scholarship program.
Part 3 Payment Page for currently enrolled students.
Part 3 includes 4 to 6 weeks of lessons. You will need to reserve your final evaluation date after completing Week 1.
This is the Prepaid Option for the 40-Hour Program. This option prepays: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3.
The final evaluation will be paid separately.
This is the payment page for the PRO60 ERP Medical Interpreter Program $795.00.
The CFE is $150.00 to be paid when reserving the final exam date. Thank you.
After completing payment processing, you will take the Orientation then get started on Part 1.
This is a special fee for Prepaid Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and the final evaluation fee. The regular fee would be $945.00. The discounted fee is $900.00.
Includes Section 1 and Section 2
Two practice sessions.
(Medical Interpreting Skills Course is not included.)
V17400 Language-Specific Program.
To be taken with approval only.
EVP Vietnamese Medical Interpreter Program.
Payment Page for Part 2 for PART 2: (This payment page is for Part 2 only.)
V17OH Special Fee 500 Prepaid
For preapproved students only.
$500.00 prepays: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3.
$100.00 Comprehensive Final Evaluation Fee to be paid separately when reserving the final exam date. Total for the program: $600.00
V24 General Healthcare Interpreting Program. Final Evaluation Fee not included ($100.00)