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
Candidate's Examination Handbook
Apply or Continue Your Application
Eligibility CriteriaReview the webinar about the CoreCHI™ exam: PowerPoint slides / webinar recording
Review the webinar about the CHI™ exam: PowerPoint slides / webinar recording
Certification Process Overview
Keep your CCHI Profile current
Prerequisite Beginner-level Training Programs
Interpreting Industry Conferences
CCHI Policies, including Retake policies
Understand the Benefits of Certification
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 3,000 certified interpreters nationwide providing the assurance of safety, accuracy, respect of boundaries, and transparency required in a healthcare setting.
How to renew your certification: ppt slides or replay webinar (02/07/2018)
Continuing Education Accreditation Program (CEAP)
Keep Your CCHI Profile current
Interpreting Industry Conferences