Healthcare Pipeline: CNA/Medical Interpreter
The Medical Interpreter program is geared toward bilingual students who gain stackable credentials as a CNA and a Medical Interpreter. In addition to CNA coursework, students in this pipeline receive specialized training focusing on the community and medical interpretation. Students are educated on common medical concepts, procedures and medical terminology. Students learn how to assess the cultural systems surrounding individual and how those systems influence the quality of health. Students can opt to go directly into the workforce or continue their education in an RN or LPN program or do both concurrently.
Program Benefits
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Earn TWO industry-recognized credential prior to graduation.
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Gain a skill set that is necessary for success in the healthcare field.
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Attend job fairs and interviews for employment.
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Receive one-on-one job search assistance though the American Job Center Business Services team.
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Remain in good standing with attendance, behavior, grades and credits.
During 10th & 11th grade:
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Attend information sessions and field trips to learn more about healthcare careers during 10th & 11th grade.
During 11th grade:
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Complete the CNA/Medical Interpreter Application.
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Applications open in November and will be posted HERE.
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Take English, Math and bilingual entrance assessments.
During 12th grade:
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Medical Interpreter coursework (60 hours)
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Senior Seminar coursework.
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Attend CNA classes at CT State Community College at Three Rivers (105 hours).
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Complete clinical hours at local nursing home.
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Take Medical Interpreter practicum and ProMetric Nurse’s Aide competency exam for certification on CT CNA Registry.
For more information
Contact your school counselor, or Linda Farinha, Director of the Anne Macaione Mitchell '44 College & Career Center, farinhal@nfaschool.org or 860-425-5729.
CNA/Medical Interpreter
12TH GRADE – 120 HOURS CNA & 60 HOURS Medical Interpreter
CNA COURSE TOPICS INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
• Giving basic nursing and personal care to patients
• Helping patients maintain or regain everyday tasks including eating, bathing, dressing and toileting
• Communicating with patients and providing physical (heavy lifting) and emotional support to them
• Making patient observations and reporting them
• Participating in care planning
What is a CNA/Medical Interpreter?
The Medical Interpreter program is geared toward bilingual students who gain stackable credentials and specialized training focusing on the community and medical interpretation.
- Students are educated on common medical concepts, procedures and medical terminology.
- Students learn how to assess the cultural systems surrounding individual and how those systems influence the quality of health
Job Sites Include:
- Independent contractors
- Dental and Medical offices
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Schools
- Community facilities
- Shelters
How do I enroll?
- Click here to fill out the Medical Interpreter application - deadline December 12, 2024
- Successfully pass the TRCC Math and English
- Comprehension pre-assessment
- Be on track with credits towards graduation
- Be in good standing with attendance and discipline
- Take Senior Seminar during the 12th grade (1/2 credit)
Certification
Upon successful completion of the Medical Interpreter course and practicum, you will be awarded the medical Interpreter certification.
Upon successful completion of CNA Program, and a passing grade on the state required prometrix exam, the graduate’s name will be placed on the State Certified Nurse Aide Registry. Students can opt to go directly into the workforce or continue their education in an RN or LPN program or do both concurrently.
Any person who has successfully completed a Department of Public Health (CNA) training program meets the requirements necessary to take the homemaker-home health aide competency evaluation and be certified as Home Health Aide.
Licensed home health agencies can
administer this evaluation. Click here to find a list of licensed agencies.