OHA-Oregon HCI 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, 2025

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!

Since we have a limited number of scholarships, you must meet or exceed all language requirements in order to appy.

Culture Advantage is offering Language Proficiency Exam for major languages through LTI at a discounted fee of $115.00. Not all languages are offered. Please contact us directly for this discounted fee if interested.

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.”

We have open enrollment. You may start at anytime; there is no waiting period.

The format for this training program is asynchronous online (you may log in at any time) within a 12-week time period. For performance monitoring and evaluation, participation in scheduled live over-the-phone or online audio group coaching/practice sessions is required. This is also called synchronous participation. These sessions are to improve and monitor student's real-time performance, course progress, competency of learning objectives, and to 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 (CFE), which includes a live, over-the-phone or online audio simulation of a clinically authentic mdical encounter in both languages, and in addition to the completion of all course requirements.

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Program Description

Please refer to our OHA Program Info Page 1: OHA Program Page 1 - Click Here for more details. https://www.cultureadvantage.org/programs/OHA-Healthcare-Interpreter-Training.html

The aforementioned link provides a program description and curriculum, to be reviewed before registration.

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.)

Instructor-Student Ratio

Training programs are required by OHA to maintain the student-instructor ratio of 15:1.

Due to limited capacity, students who remain inactive for 15 days or more, or overdue by 15 days or more, may be placed on hold to make room for others on the waitlist who are ready to participate.

If this occurs, you will need to request reinstatement (a fee may apply) when you're ready to resume the course. Reinstatement is not guaranteed and will depend on seat availability at the time your request is received.

Payment Options

Click here to compare the options.

Need assistance?

Do you need assistance in completing this form?

Please contact us at director@cultureadvantage.org or you may call 316-217-0198 for assistance.

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, or work in 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 special approval to take the program.

Comment (Optional)

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

Important:

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) requires formal language proficiency testing if you do not already meet the Oregon Language Requirements when applying to become a Qualified or Certified Healthcare Interpreter in Oregon.

Please review the following information:

Link to the Oregon Language Requirements - Click Here.

Link to the Oregon Healthcare Interpreter Requirements - Click Here

To be registered or certified as a medical interpreter in Oregon, you must meet the requirements set by the State of Oregon.

Enrollment in Our Program

You may enroll in our program if:

You can 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 is sponsoring you to take the program.

We may request additional information from you, or we may require you to complete a Screening Test (with a fee).

You should plan on meeting OHA’s language requirements either before registration or before graduation from the program.

Priority for Approval

Because enrollment is limited, applicants who already meet or exceed OHA’s language requirements are given priority acceptance into the program.

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 by Phone/Internet

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. Participation in 7 live practice sessions, is required, and included as part of your attendance. You may listen in, however, it is not considered participation unless you are actively participating in the session (answering questions, explaining concepts, practicing listening and memory skills, etc.).

If you have specific scheduling needs, or prefer not to partiicpate in group sessions, we may offer private sessions outside of these scheduled times, depending on instructor's availability. 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! To be successful in the program, students must have basic computer skills and Internet literacy.

If you are new to online learning, don’t worry—we provide technical support along the way. However, please note that we are not able to offer one-on-one lessons in basic computer use or Internet navigation.

To help you know if you’re ready, we’ve created a simple Internet Skills Checklist. Take a few minutes to complete it—you’ll quickly see whether you have the skills you need or if you may want to brush up before starting.

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 - Live Practice Sessions

The program is asynchronous, which means you may log in at any time to complete the learning activities.

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. There are 7 synchronous (scheduled attendance) sessions and the Oral Skills Performance Evaluation (one part of the Comprehensive Final Evaluation CFE) at the end of the program.

Participation in at least 7 practice sessions is required (2 sessions while in Part 1, 2 sessions while in Part 2, 3 sessions while in Part 3). These are live group practice sessions scheduled on Saturdays (some Sundays) for 1 hour each. Students are encouraged to attend as many sessions as needed to prepare for the section exams.

Part 1: 2 sessions are required.

Part 2: 2 sessions are required.

Part 3: 3 sessions are required.

Please contact me for the schedule of these sessions to determine if you are able to attend the regularly scheduled sessions. If you need to attend outside these sessions, please sign up for Private Sessions (Extra Fee).

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 may be required to sign up for Private Session (Extra Fee) based on performance.

Minority languages accomodation: For minority languages, Part 2 sessions are not required, however, you will have a private session with a mentor for guidance on completing the language-specific requirements and for special assessment and practice.

Attendance

100% attendance is required. Since this is an online program, attendance includes participation in the practice sessions, completing the lessons, quizzes, assignments (Oral and Written assignments), and any other requirements to maintain satisfactory performance throughout the program.

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 $150.00) 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.

If approved for this option, you will still need to complete ALL requirements including participation in the required live practice sessions as part of your attendance.

Program Completion Timeframe

I plan to complete the program in:

4 to 6 Weeks. (For Healthcare Professionals only: You may register after approval. Contact us for the applicable Service Fee.6 to 10 weeks. (You may register after approval. You must meet all program requirements. $150.00 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.*

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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

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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.

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

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