Healthcare Interpreters

I need to get Certified

Congratulations on taking the first step toward becoming a certified healthcare interpreter. The Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) welcomes you to our national medical interpreter certification program.

CCHI proudly offers two examinations for you to become a professional healthcare interpreter.

Core Certification Healthcare Interpreter™ examination (CoreCHI™) for interpreters of all languages
Certified Healthcare Interpreter™ examination (CHI™) for Spanish, Arabic, & Mandarin interpreters

Get Certified: Basic Steps

Find a Testing Center & Schedule

Prepare for Your Exam

Candidate's Examination Handbook

Apply or Continue Your Application

How to Apply

Eligibility Criteria

Fees

ADA Accommodation Procedures

Certification Process Overview

Keep your CCHI Profile current

Prerequisite Beginner-level Training Programs

Interpreting Industry Conferences

CCHI Policies, including Retake policies

FAQs

Understand the Benefits of Certification

Resources to help you prepare

Get Involved

I have a CoreCHI™ or CHI™ certification

CCHI congratulates all healthcare interpreters who have earned the CoreCHI™ or CHI™ certification. The CoreCHI™ and CHI™ credentials are the nation’s highest certifications available to medical interpreters and professional recognition of your qualification.

You are part of a professional cadre of over 2,800 certified interpreters nationwide providing the assurance of safety, accuracy, respect of boundaries, and transparency required in a healthcare setting.