Health Care Interpreter (HCI) Training Programs

Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) meetings dates & times

January 10, 1 pm - 4 pm
January 24, 1 pm - 4pm

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Rule Drafts

Important Information

Everyone has a right to know about and use Oregon Health Authority (OHA) programs and services. OHA provides free help, for assistance contact Edna Nyamu at Edna.Nyamu@dhsoha.state.or.us at least 48 hours before a meeting.

Some examples of the free help OHA can provide are:

Sign language and spoke language interpreters
Written materials in other languages
Braille
Large print
Audio and other formats

The Purpose of the Health Care Interpreter (HCI) programs

Help HCIs in Oregon become trained and qualified or certified to meet current requirements;
Diversify the health care workforce in Oregon;
Provide high-quality health care interpretation to Oregon's growing diverse populations; and
Promote health equity.

Who are HCIs?

HCIs are bilingual individuals who help people in their communities by providing high quality health care interpretation at in person medical appointments or over the phone.

Becoming a Qualified or Certified HCI

Learn more about becoming a qualified or certified HCI

Renew your Qualified or Certified Qualification

Renewing your Qualified or Certified Letter

Helpful Links

See if you or someone you would like to hire is on the list of registered HCIs

Do you need a training program?

Do you need to find a testing center for certification?

Are you interested in finding out how to have your training program approved by OHA- OEI?

Additional Resources

If you need assistance or have HCI application/program related questions, please send an email to HCI.program@dhsoha.state.or.us. or, call either 971-673-3328 or 971-673-3378 and we will respond to your message as soon as we are able, thank you.