Loved the program. One former coworker will be finishing soon and another will enroll. I definitely recommend it.
- A mission-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- 2021 IMIA Distinction in Education Award
Become a qualified medical interpreter in 60 hours.
You already have the languages. In 60 hours, we'll train you to work as a qualified medical interpreter in every one you're fluent in, spoken or signed, with a certificate that qualifies you to start working.
$196a month for 5 months$980 total. No interest or payment-plan fees.
Start your registration
Are you fluent in English and at least one other language?
Spoken or signed.
Not sure if you're fluent? Take a language proficiency screening for a $50 deposit toward the $980 total.
Or pay tuition now: $196 a month for 5 months, or $980 in full. No interest or payment-plan fees.
You walk away with something to show for it
Sixty hours of training, and the document that proves it. Here is a sample of the certificate every graduate earns, the one that qualifies you to work in every language you're fluent in.
Start working immediately after graduation.Accepted by all U.S. national certifying bodies for medical interpreters (CCHI & NBCMI).

Included with tuition
- Live online classesWith flexible makeup options
- 60-hour training certificateShow the training you have completed as you pursue professional interpreting work.
- Lifetime alumni membershipSociety of Professional Interpreters, including job placement assistance and regular practice sessions.Plus 3 months of full membership, included.
$31.90/hr
Interpreter average pay (BLS)
3,000+
Interpreters trained
400+
Languages accepted
U.S. average pay for interpreters and translators, across experience levels. BLS, May 2025.
Award-winning training · Accredited by RID for CEUs · 501(c)(3) nonprofit

A graduate’s path into interpreting
“Medical interpretation is fascinating because it allows us to think about different cultural understandings of health and well-being and it is a privilege to mediate health encounters. I was recently accepted as a freelance, independent contractor at Globo working as a linguist in the Portuguese-English language pair. My AALB certificate helped me get an initial interview; the training provided me with a solid basis to start working in this field.”
One price. Everything you need.
Your complete training
$196a month for 5 months
$980 total tuition, USD. No interest or payment-plan fees.
Covers all 60 hours, your assessments and materials, and the required language proficiency screening. No separate screening fee.
- 60 hours of live online training, with flexible makeup options
- Certificate of training when you graduate
- 60 hours, well past the 40 the industry asks for
- Written and performance exam assessment
- Three months of full Society of Professional Interpreters membership, free
- Lifetime alumni membership in the Society of Professional Interpreters, including job placement assistance and regular instructor-led practice sessions (at least 24 hours a year)
Choose how to start
Not sure if you're fluent?
Take a language proficiency screening
$50 deposit
It counts toward the $980 total. Once you pass, you pay the $930 balance, in full or monthly, to complete your enrollment.
Or pay tuition now
Same tuition. No interest or payment-plan fees.
5 monthly payments
$196 today
Then 4 monthly payments of $196.
$980 total
4 monthly payments
$245 today
Then 3 monthly payments of $245.
$980 total
2 monthly payments
$490 today
Then 1 monthly payment of $490.
$980 total
Pay in full
$980 today
No further tuition payments.
$980 total
Monthly plans start when you pay, then bill on the same date each month. Choose your plan at checkout.
Start my registrationChoose the cohort that fits your life
We keep cohorts small so instructors know every student by name. When the seats are gone, registration closes.
Choose a time zone for your class schedule and emails.
Learn from interpreters who do this work every day
Every session is taught live by interpreters at the top of the profession: award winners, a national certification commissioner, and veteran educators. They've sat where you'll sit, and they'll get you ready for your exams.
Darren Reed
Iris Laffitte Rebolledo
Kelly Henriquez
Kevin Thakkar
Marisa Rueda Will
Mireya Pérez

Nadia Alonso Pulido
Olga Bogatova
Robin Ragan
Tram Bui
Yuliya Speroff
Live sessionStep inside a live session
Sixty hours looks like this: a live, camera-on room of interpreters-in-training from around the country, practicing out loud with feedback in the moment.
Four steps from bilingual to professional
- 01
Enroll
Pick the class that fits your life, then pay to confirm your place.
- 02
Learn live with us
Sixty hours of real instruction with working interpreters. Ask questions, practice out loud, get feedback.
- 03
Show what you can do
Pass a written exam, then a performance exam in your strongest language pair. We prepare you for both.
- 04
Graduate qualified
Walk away with your certificate, qualified to work in every language you're fluent in, with our support behind you for good.
Sixty hours, built around real clinical encounters
Every module is what a working interpreter is actually asked to do, in the room, on the day.
Foundations of Medical Interpreting
The interpreter's role, scope of practice, and core message-transfer skills.
Medical Terminology & Anatomy
Body systems, conditions, procedures, and pharmacology in both of your working languages.
Modes of Interpreting
Consecutive, simultaneous, and sight translation, and when to use each.
Ethics & Standards of Practice
The IMIA and NCIHC codes that govern accuracy, impartiality, and professional conduct.
HIPAA, Confidentiality & Safety
Protecting your patients and yourself in every encounter.
Culture, Advocacy & Mediation
Navigating cultural context without overstepping the interpreter's role.
Specialized Clinical Settings
Mental health, emergency, oncology, and pediatric encounters.
Assessment Preparation & Practicum
Mock encounters, and focused preparation for your written and performance assessments.
We help you get hired
Your lifetime alumni membership in the Society of Professional Interpreters includes regular practice sessions and job placement assistance. You also receive three months of full Society membership.
Regular practice sessions
Instructor-led practice, at least 24 hours a year, for life, so your skills stay sharp on the job.
Job placement assistance
Help getting hired, from the people who trained you and know the work.
Finding and winning work
Practical guidance on searching for, applying to, and interviewing for interpreter contracts.
People to ask
Our team, and the interpreters who trained here before you, for the questions that come up on the job.
Our alumni interpret in hospitals and health systems across the country.
Most work through language service providers, serving hospitals, clinics, and telehealth, in person and remote.
These services are part of your lifetime alumni membership, included with tuition.
Job placement assistance supports your search and applications. Employment and income are not guaranteed.
I recommend AALB to learners who want to enjoy their future profession and to assist people in need of language interpretation, for a few reasons. First, the training course to become a medical interpreter is 60 hours long, with engaging and interactive teaching sessions. Second, the instructors are professional and considerate. Third, the glossaries are informative and comprehensive. Fourth, the Skills Lab provides on-the-job training and experience. Finally, this training is an investment that will never lose its value. All in all, it is a tremendously beneficial training.
I was so lucky to find AALB to start my medical interpreter career! All classes were interactive and instructors were so knowledgeable and friendly. I wouldn't choose anyone else to train me :-) highly recommended!
I came to know AALB thanks to a Vietnamese dual-certified medical interpreter who gave a critical, passionate, candid review of the organization, especially about Kevin, the founder. Given the reviewer's credibility, I didn't hesitate one second to take AALB as my choice. Staying true to the various reviews online, all the materials and instructors are incredibly detailed and easy to understand. The instructors don't mind sharing their experiences even after break time, while really respecting our break time because they know the lesson is tiring. I wouldn't take a second to rate AALB a 5-star review because I learned so many unexpected, challenging and thrilling things thanks to them. My confidence saw a high increase. Huge thanks to Kevin, Yuliya, Darren, Kelly and Andres!
Estudiar aquí fue una de las mejores experiencias de mi vida. Los maestros son comprometidos, con pedagogía, claros, y con mucha experiencia en el campo. Los recomiendo ampliamente.
Never been an interpreter, never worked as one, not even for friends and family. This project is amazing for people that have some experience or zero knowledge of the medical interpretation field. The communication with the whole team is so easy and they always respond promptly. The teachers are the most loving, kind and down to earth people. I've learned so much with each one of them, not just medical terminology, but my role as an interpreter, codes of ethics, standards of practice, and types of interpretation. The teachers always show up on time, and if you miss a class they can rearrange your schedule so you don't miss any material. The constant feedback and learning process build your confidence and knowledge. I love this project and I'm very grateful. If you desire to serve your community and are striving to become the best medical interpreter you can be, this is the right choice for you!
It was awesome and I had a great time. Enjoyed meeting different people in different places. It's amazing how we can meet new people a click away. The classes were 3 days a week and they were all interesting. Some hard of course, some easy, some made me nervous, but that was the fun part! I would do them again. Thank you AALB and trainers and all the great info you guys provided 👍
AALB is simply great. It's a school run by a thoughtful, caring entity. I was quoted over $5,000 for similar tuition at another school. I was able to get that same quality education for about 1/10 the price. The fact that it is non-profit should tell you all about their intentions. I got a great education from a great faculty. I got certified and am now making great money. Take it from this alumni. AALB is where you want to go if you want to be a medical interpreter.
AALB was one of the best decisions I took this year. I couldn't be happier with everything that I learned and I had the best trainers I could ask for. I strongly recommend them (which I already did 😊) and I look forward to hearing about more training and new challenges. Thank you to all.
This medical interpreter training program is awesome. The classes are professional, the content really complete and dynamic, and the teachers are awesome. I had an incredible experience, I learned so much, and loved the diversity of the participants. As an educational interpreter, I wanted to extend my knowledge to the medical field, and this training was incredibly educational and helpful. I truly believe in the mission of AALB, that everyone should be able to communicate through a professional interpreter as part of their human rights and to protect their dignity. I give this program 10 stars!
I'm very happy with this training class. It is very helpful and the teachers always look for the way to explain everything very clearly, with patience and respect and a lot of professionalism. I just have to say thanks AALB for all the support.
Studying with AALB was an amazing experience. All the instructors were amazing professionals who were willing to share their knowledge and experience. They make themselves available for questions and advice, and focus not only on academically building up the student, but also on fortifying individual confidence by giving individual attention and constructive feedback on your interpretation skills and style. If you are considering becoming a medical interpreter, please know that you will obtain the support you need at AALB. Thank you AALB, looking forward to future refresher seminars.
I chose AALB because of the quality of their teachers and the 60 hours of attention. Their resources to support knowledge are not limited to classes. They have a real interest in the professional training of their students and complement it with very human advice from their own experiences. Excellent trainers and a good information base are the perfect formula to support the start of a great career.
I was not sure what to expect but now I highly recommend this program. The instructors are very knowledgeable, kind and professional. I was dreading giving up my weekends for class but now I miss it. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with AALB!
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