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

Review the webinar about the CoreCHI™ exam: PowerPoint slides / webinar recording

Review the webinar about the CHI™ exam: PowerPoint slides / webinar recording

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 3,000 certified interpreters nationwide providing the assurance of safety, accuracy, respect of boundaries, and transparency required in a healthcare setting.