OHA-Oregon Program Registration

OHA-Oregon Healthcare Interpreter Program Registration

Welcome to the Registration Page for the Oregon Healthcare Interpreter Program.

Hello, thank you for visiting.

Please go to the 2024 Registration Page for more information. Click here.

The Culture Advantage Program is approved for healthcare interpreter training by the State of Oregon. Please make sure that you are able to provide proof of residency in Oregon to take advantage of this program plan.

Please refer to: OHA Program for more details, program description and curriculum before you register.

The Culture Advantage Program is a comprehensive, language-specific, medical-centric, online-based training 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.

The format is online (you may log in at a any time) with participation in scheduled live over-the-phone or video group coaching/practice sessions to monitor student's performance and provide personalized feedback. Any student may sign up for Private Coaching (extra fee), if desired, to improve performance.

This is the Registration Page. Once the payment is confirmed, the candidate will receive access to the online orientation and a Brief Self-Assessment. The login information will be sent to the candidate on the same day as the registration.

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Please read the required information on the Oregon Information Page 1.

Did you read all of the Required Information on Page 1?*

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

Program Timeframe.
This is a 60-Hour program approved by the state of Oregon. This is a competency-based and performance-based language-specific program.

12 to 16-Week Program

*You may finish earlier with approval.

The Program Plan includes:
- Part 1: English Medical Concepts: Section 1 and Section 2 (4 to 6 weeks)
- Part 2: Language-specific Concepts: Section 1 and Section 2 (4 to 6 weeks)
- Part 3: Professional Medical Interpreting Skills (Activities to be submitted in both languages) Three sections (4 to 6 weeks)
- Comprehensive Final Evaluation in both languages. (Separate fee to be paid when you reserve the Oral Skills Evaluation date.)
If you would like to finish after 16 weeks, simply sign up for additional extension after 16 weeks. The monthly extension is $90.00 after 16 weeks.

Please call 316-217-0198 if you have any questions about the Payment Options. We would be glad to assist!

Thank you for joining us!

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.)

Registration Information and Requirements.
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)
Name of Sponsor (If an organization or another person is paying for the student's fee.)

First NameLast Name
Email of Sponsor
example@example.com
Where did you graduate from high school?
City/State/Country
Your Language Pair
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?

Please check your qualifications
Check your qualifications.
Language Proficiency Testing

Culture Advantage does not require language proficiency testing if you have answered YES to the questions above, or if you have professional medical interpreting experience, or if 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).

We recommend a Screening Test, which is a brief assessment of language proficiency, to take the program, if you are not confident of your language skills. The Screening Test is NOT a comprehensive language assessment.

Please note that OREGON STATE may require a formal language proficiency exam if you do not meet the Oregon State Requirements.

Link to Oregon State Requirements.
List your other educational or professional work experience that meets the qualifications for the program.
Technical Requirements. Place a checkmark for Yes.*
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

Do you speak a minority language?
Do you speak a minority language?

Yes.No.Other

Live Performance Monitoring
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.
Any requests or exceptions to the Program Plan. Please specify.
Any requests or exceptions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Registration Fees and Payment Options
Payment Options

We offer different payment plans to fit your needs.

The program is designed to be completed within 12 weeks with free 4-week extension after 12 week, up to a total of 16 weeks. After 16 weeks, you may continue by signing up for monthly extension, currently $90.00 per month.

#1. Prepaid Payment Plan

The Prepaid Program Fee is $600.00 (Covers Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) and the Comprehensive Final Evaluation (CFE) which is $100.00 to be paid separately when you reserve the final evaluation date.
- Part 1: Comprehensive English Medical Concepts 4 to 6 weeks
- Part 2: Non-English Medical Concepts 4 to 6 weeks
- Part 3: Medical Interpreting Skills 4 to 6 weeks
- Comprehensive Final Evaluation $100.00 (to be paid when reserving the final evaluation date.)
Do you want to sign up for the Prepaid Plan? (Remember, it does not include the CFE Fee.)

Yes. $600.00 covers Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 plus the CFE fee to be paid when you reserve the CFE date.No.
#2-Payment Plan

$325.00 first payment

$325.00 in 3 to 4 weeks. (You need to make the second payment before approval to Part 2 of the program. Remember, it does not include the CFE Fee.)
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.No.
#3. Monthly (Per Course) Payment Plan

Pay for Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 separately.

Per Course Payment Plan: $250.00 per part, plus $100.00 for the Comprehensive Final Evaluation to be paid when reserving the CFE date.
- Part 1: $250.00 4 to 6 weeks
- Part 2: $250.00 4 to 6 weeks
- Part 3: $250.00 4 to 6 weeks
- Comprehensive Final Evaluation $100.00 to be paid when reserving the CFE date.
Do you want to sign up for Per Part Payment Plan?

Yes. $250.00 per part plus the CFE fee to be paid when you reserve the CFE date.No.
#4 Monthly Payment Plan

(Please contact us if you prefer this option.)
Do you want to sign up for Monthly Payment Plan? (Please contact Marlene for more information)

Yes.No.

Expedited Option (Available)
Expedited Option

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 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.
I plan to complete the program in:

4 to 6 Weeks. (For HCPs: You may register after approval. $120.00 Service Fee for Customized Learning Plan.)6 to 10 weeks. (You may register after approval. $120.00 Service Fee for Customized Learning Plan.)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. (Click here.)
Choose your Start Date (If not the same as the day of registration.)

MonthDayYear
Date
Projected End Date (When you plan on completing the program.)

MonthDayYear
Date
Refund Policy
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.*

Clear

Payment Page. (Click here.)

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.

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.

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.

Per Part Payment Plan $250.00 per part (CFE not included)$250.00

Per Part Payment Plan $250.00 per part. There are 3 parts plus the CFE fee of $100.00 to be paid when reserving the final evaluation date.

Part 2 and Part 3 Only (Language-specific)$500.00

Part 2 and Part 3 $400.00. plus $100.00 for the CFE = Total $500.00. For Culture Advantage graduates only.

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OHA-Oregon Healthcare Interpreter Program Registration

Welcome to the Registration Page for the Oregon Healthcare Interpreter Program.

Please read the required information on the Oregon Information Page 1.

Language Proficiency Testing

Computer and Internet Literacy

Performance Monitoring

Payment Options

#1. Prepaid Payment Plan

#2-Payment Plan

#3. Monthly (Per Course) Payment Plan

#4 Monthly Payment Plan

(Please contact us if you prefer this option.)

Expedited Option

Refund Policy