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Choosing Between CCHI and NBCMI
CCHI and NBCMI are the two nationally recognized certifying bodies for Healthcare interpreters, and choosing between them is not a small decision. This guide breaks down which languages each oral exam covers, what modalities are tested, accreditation, renewal requirements, and how your language pair or background might point you toward one over the other.
About BridgeVoice Interpreters
BridgeVoice Interpreters trains bilingual professionals to become certified Healthcare interpreters. Our 40 hour Healthcare Training Program is built as the prerequisite for both CCHI and NBCMI, so you finish training ready to register for whichever certification fits your language pair and goals.
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