Healthcare interpreter development
CCHI exam preparation: find your path to certification
Join Mary Youssef for CCHI exam preparation and a practical overview of certification pathways, eligibility, the examinations, and your next steps as a healthcare interpreter.
A clearer starting point
Certification can feel complicated
Choosing a credential, understanding the exams, and deciding where to begin can be overwhelming. This session helps you make sense of the process and focus your preparation.
Understanding which credentials and examinations apply to you
Knowing where to focus your study and interpreting practice
Turning the application process into a realistic action plan
Learning outcomes
What you'll learn
Understand your pathway
Distinguish CCHI credentials, certification, training, and professional qualifications.
Navigate the process
Identify eligibility considerations and understand the application and examination steps.
Plan your preparation
Build an initial action plan for study, interpreting skills, and professional development.
Session outline
From training to certification
This live, English-language session covers the certification journey, including an overview of both the knowledge-based CoreCHI examination and the Arabic CHI performance examination.
Certification and credentials
CCHI's role and the CoreCHI™, CoreCHI-Performance™, and CHI™ pathways.
Why certification matters
Professional recognition, accountability, and opportunities in U.S. healthcare interpreting.
Eligibility and applying
Training, language proficiency, documentation, applications, and scheduling.
The examinations
An overview of the CoreCHI knowledge exam and the Arabic CHI bilingual performance exam.
Preparing for the exams
Study planning, medical terminology, interpreting skills, scenarios, and self-assessment.
After certification
Renewal, continuing education, professional experience, and career development.
Who it's for
For your next professional step
This session is for aspiring and practicing healthcare interpreters who want to understand CCHI certification and prepare a plan. The presentation is in English; there are no separate language tracks.
CCHI sets its own eligibility requirements, fees, and exam dates. Check its official site for the latest information before applying.
Visit the official CCHI website (opens in a new tab)What's included
- 2.5-hour live online session
- A guided overview of pathways, exams, and preparation strategies
Your Trainer
Mary Youssef, B.Pharm.
Module Instructor
Arabic-English Medical Interpreter | Pharmacy Graduate
Schedule and registration
Reserve your place
12:00 PM–2:30 PM (EST, UTC−5)
Live online · 2.5 hours · English
Questions? Contact our team.
Take the next step with confidence
Understand your options, focus your preparation, and build your own path toward certification.