Step 1
Meet all of the Requirements
English Version: Health Care Interpreter Requirements
Spanish Version:
Health Care Interpreter Requirements
Qualified: Checklist
Certified: Checklist
Language Proficiency Crosswalk
Sign Language HCI Requirements
20 Hours of Coursework
Guidance:
For health care interpreters who have 40 hours of training and who have certification from CCHI and/or NBCMI, or interpreters with valid state court certification, or for interpreters who are credentialed in the state of Washington, please see here for options to complete the 20 hours of training. Educators with 40-hours credit will also find information on this link.
Applications should be entered into the portal, linked above.
HCI application process guide
If you are experiencing difficulties accesing your portal account, please email us at: HCI.program@odhsoha.oregon.gov
Hard copy applications:
English Version: Health Care Interpreter Application
Spanish Version: Health Care Interpreter Application
* (Historical Changes to HCI Application)
Please contact us at:
HCI.program@odhsoha.oregon.gov
OR
Health Care Interpreter Program
Equity and Inclusion Division
421 SW Oak St. Suite 750
Portland, Oregon 97204
HCI Phone Number: (971) 673-3378
Fax number is 971-673-1128.