Associate Medical Interpreter
Pass the Code of Ethics Examination.
Meet the hour requirements under one of the following options:
* Translated into English by a certified translator if necessary
| Institution | Supporting document | Required hours |
| Healthcare Interpreter Program | Certificate | None |
| Medical School (in general) | Degree in Medicine* | 100 |
| No credentials | N/A | 400 for French 200 all others |
Complete and submit this hour-log form to admin@atia.ab.ca.
Complete and submit this admissions form to atia.ab.ca.
Contact admin@atia.ab.ca to make arrangements to pay the Application Review fee and membership dues.
Certified Medical Interpreter
There are two options for becoming a Certified Medical Interpreter of ATIA:
Option 1: Certification Examination
Pre-requisite: Be an Associate Medical Interpreter of ATIA in good standing.
Provide proof of hours (dependent on language) of interpreting in a medical setting
• Obtain a minimum passing grade of 70% in both parts of the medical interpreting exam
• Sign ATIA's Code of Ethics Agreement and pay membership dues.
Option 2: Recognition
• Submit a letter of good standing as a Certified Court Interpreter from any other provincial association.
• Sign ATIA’s Code of Ethics Agreement and pay membership dues.