OHA-Oregon Registration

Welcome to the Registration Page for the Oregon 60-Hour Healthcare Interpreter Certificate Program!

The Culture Advantage Program is approved for healthcare interpreter training by the State of Oregon.

March 16, 2023

Greetings!

We are pleased to announce that Oregon Certified Interpreter's Network (OCIN), is providing a matching scholarship of $300.00 for students of the Culture Advantage Healthcare Interpreter Program who are eligible to register with Oregon Health Authority after graduation.

OHA Scholarship Application - Click Here

We want to thank OCIN for supporting the professional development of healthcare interpreters!

Apply soon! Scholarships are limited and you have to meet the eligibility requirements.

The Culture Advantage Program is a comprehensive, language-specific, medical-centric, online-based training 60-Hour certificate program to prepare students with the professional knowledge and skills to interpret in hospitals and medical centers, medical specialties, doctor's clinics, and community health.

In addition, this Program has also been approved by the State of Oregon for the following:

”The Oregon Judicial Department, Court Language Access Services, has pre-approved this training program for ten general and ten language specific credits. Interpreters will need to provide a certificate of completion to Court Language Access Services.”

The format for this training program is online (you may log in at any time), with requirements including participation in scheduled over-the-phone or online audio group coaching/practice sessions. The sessions are to improve and monitor student's performance, course progress, competency of learning objectives, and provide personalized feedback. Any student may sign up for Private Coaching (extra fee), if desired, to improve performance.

Graduation from the program is granted upon successful completion of the comprehensive final evaluation, which is a live, over-the-phone or online audio simulation of a healthcare interpreting encounter in both languages.

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Important:

Please refer to our OHA Program Info Page 1: OHA Program Page 1 - Click Here for more details

The aforementioned link provides a program description and curriculum, which you are to review before you register.

Payment Options

Click here to compare the options.

Please call 316-217-0198 if you have any questions about filling out this form, such as training program requirements, scholarship qualifications, or the payment page.

We are happy to assist!

Thank you for joining us!

Have you read all the Required Information on Page 1? ( Listed Above )*

Yes. (I have read the information on Page 1.)No. (If you answer no, please read the Required Information.)

Note: The program must be completed within a 6-month period (may need to sign up for monthly extension past the 12 to 16-week timeframe.)

Name of Candidate*

First NameLast Name

Email*

example@example.com

Email of Mentor

example@example.com

Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

Location

(City/State)

Are you a resident of Oregon? (Note: You must be an Oregon resident to enroll in this Program Plan)

Yes. I have proof of Oregon residency. (Or submit documentation that you work in the state of Oregon)No, but I am planning to move to Oregon within the next 3 months. (You need to be an Oregon resident by the time you graduate from the program)No. I am not a resident of Oregon. (You cannot use this form if you are not an Oregon resident. Please contact director@cultureadvantage.org)I have received approval to take the program.

Do you have a Sponsor?

A sponsor is an organization who is paying in part or whole for your training free. Sponsors are often your employer or a sponsoring organization (such as community health clinic).

If you have a sponsoring organization, fill out the next few lines regarding your sponsor's contact information.

Name of Sponsor (If an organization or another person is paying for the student's fee.) [Optional]

First Name or Name of Organization [Optional]Last Name [Optional]

Email of Sponsor [Optional]

example@example.com

If referral from a Language Services Provider (LSP). Please enter the LSP contact information.

First NameLast Name

Email of LSP Contact Information.

example@example.com

Where did you graduate from high school?

City/State/Country

Your Language Pair [Select from the options from the dropdown menu]

Click to select your language pair (As listed in the dropdown box selections)

Please verify what is your first language.

Please verify what is your second language.

Please add any other languages that you speak fluently.

How did you learn your second language?

Click the box after reading each sentence.

Language Proficiency Testing

Culture Advantage does not require language proficiency testing to enroll in our programs if you speak, read and write in both languages at a high school level or above, AND/OR you have prior professional medical interpreting experience, AND/OR your organization sponsors you to take the program. We may request additional information from you or we may require a Screening Test (with a fee).

Important:

Please note that OREGON may require a formal language proficiency exam if you do not meet the Oregon Language Requirements when you apply to become a Qualified Healthcare Interpreter in Oregon.

Please read the following information (Note: REQUIRED):

Link to the Oregon Language Requirements - Click Here.

Link to the Oregon Healthcare Interpreter Requirements - Click Here

You must meet these requirements as are required by the State of Oregon to become registered or certified to interpret as a medical interpreter in Oregon.

List any other educational or professional work experience that meets the qualifications for the program.

Technical Requirements. Click the boxes to place a checkmark for Yes.

Weekend Live Practice Sessions

Our training program includes live practice sessions held primarily on Saturdays and occasionally on Sundays. To ensure everyone gains the most from the live interactions, we ask all participants to confirm their availability for these weekend sessions when signing up.

If you have specific scheduling needs, we do offer private sessions outside of these scheduled times. Please note that these private sessions are available for an additional fee.

We’re here to support your learning journey and appreciate your commitment to the program’s schedule. If you have any questions about availability or scheduling, don’t hesitate to reach out!

Computer and Internet Literacy

Hello! In order to be successful in an online program, you need to be computer / Internet literate.

Would you like to know if you have the Internet Skills to take the program? Complete this checklist and find out!

LINK to Technical Assessment - Click Here

Do you speak a minority language?

Yes.No.Other

Performance Monitoring

To monitor student's progress and to provide live, real-time feedback for student's performance, participation in live practice sessions by phone or by computer is required.

Participation in at least 6 practice sessions is required (2 sessions while in Part 1, 2 sessions while in Part 2, 2 sessions while in Part 3). These are live group practice sessions.

Part 1: 2 sessions are required.

Part 2: 2 sessions are required.

Part 3: 2 sessions are required.

Any student is encouraged to sign up for Private Sessions (Extra Fee) if they prefer to have private sessions or if they want to have a personalized coaching session.

A student may be required to attend more sessions or by by required to sign up for Private Session (Extra Fee) based on performance.

Please place a checkmark after reading the Practice Session Requirements.

Request for accommodations or exceptions to the Program Plan ( Please specify. Will be reviewed and decided on a case-by-case basis. )

Any requests or exceptions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Do you need to contact Marlene? Please email director@cultureadvantage.org so we can assist you betterl.

Language Services Provider referral? If so, you may qualify for a discount. Please enter the company information. (Please check with Marlene if you qualify for a discount before registering.)

First NameLast Name

Company

Do you want to sign up for the Prepaid Plan? (Does not include the CFE Fee.)

Yes. Prepaid with CFE not included. $600.00 covers Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 plus the CFE fee ($100.00) to be paid when you reserve the CFE date.Yes. Prepaid with CFE included = $675.00.No.

Do you want to sign up for 2-payment plan?

Yes. $325.00 first payment. Second payment is to be paid before Part 2 of the program. Plus $100 CFE to be paid when reserving the CFE date.No.

Do you want to sign up for Per Part Payment Plan?

Yes. $265.00 per part plus the $100.00 CFE fee to be paid when you reserve the CFE date.No.

Are you interested in the OCIN Matching Scholarship?

Once you are approved for the scholarship, you will receive your Approval Number. Enter this number under "COUPON" during checkout and then click APPLY. You will receive 50% off the $600.00 registration fee. The special fee ($300.00) includes the Final Evaluation Fee.

Culture Advantage will send the names and contact information of scholarship recipients to OCIN and may publish your name and image as a scholarship recipient at the Culture Advantage website.

Expedited Program Completion (Optional)

Expedited Fee Option

US Licensed healthcare professionals (MD, DO, PA, ARNP, RN, PT, LPN, RT) may sign up for the Expedited Option of 4 to 6 weeks, if they meet the language requirements.

For other students who exceed the requirements, you may sign up for Expedited Program Option (Extra Fee) which will provide you with a Customized Learning Plan if you plan on completing the program in less than 10 weeks. You need to email for approval before registering for this option.

Program Completion Timeframe

I plan to complete the program in:

4 to 6 Weeks. (For Healthcare Professionals onlys: You may register after approval. $120.00 Service Fee for Customized Learning Plan.)6 to 10 weeks. (You may register after approval. You must meet all program requirement's. $120.00 Service Fee for the Expedited Learning Plan. You need to contact Marlene for approval.)12-16 Weeks. (You may complete the registration.)17 to 24 Weeks. (Extension Fee of $90.00 a month after 16 weeks. You may complete the registration.)More than 24 weeks (Extension Fee of $90.00 a month after 16 weeks. Requires pre-approval. Note: The End Date will not be calculated.)

Choose your Start Date (If not the same as the day of registration.)*

Date

Projected End Date (When you plan on completing the program. The program plan is 12 weeks.)*

Date

Refund Policy and Extension Fees

Place a checkmark after reading each sentence.*

Please place a checkmark to indicate your agreement to the following:*

Signature (Please sign after you read the Terms and Conditions and the OHA Program Information.*

Payment Page

Please choose your Program Plan. Make sure to select ONLY the fees that you are paying for at this time.

Prepaid (CFE not included) $600.00.$600.00

Prepaid (CFE not included) $600.00. CFE Fee is $100.00 to be paid when reserving the final evaluation date.

OHA- Prepaid with CFE Included.$675.00

Choose this payment plan if you want to prepay the CFE.

2-Part Payment $325.00 for 2 monthly payments. (CFE not included.)$325.00

2-Part Payment $325.00 for 2 payments. Plus CFE is $100.00 to be paid when reserving the final evaluation date.

OCIN Matching Scholarship $300.00$300.00

OCIN Matching Scholarship $300.00. You must have been approved for the scholarship to use this option.

Quantity

Culture Advantage Sponsorship$300.00

Culture Advantage Sponsorship, special fee.

Expedited Learning Plan Option $120.00.$120.00

10 Weeks or less. Expedited Option with Customized Learning Plan. This is in addition to the registration fee.

Enter coupon

Total $0.00

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OHA-Oregon HCI Registration - 2024

Welcome to the Registration Page for the Oregon 60-Hour Healthcare Interpreter Certificate Program!

Payment Options

Please call 316-217-0198 if you have any questions about filling out this form, such as training program requirements, scholarship qualifications, or the payment page.

We are happy to assist!

Computer and Internet Literacy

Performance Monitoring

Expedited Program Completion (Optional)

Expedited Fee Option

Refund Policy and Extension Fees