ONLINE COURSES!
OFFER FLEXIBILITY AND CONVENIENCE!
- Every class is video recorded for students to view or watch at their own time.
- Participants who successfully finish each course receive a certificate of completion from AKRA JU Language Institute.
- Each course is taught in a Christian setting from a biblical worldview.
- Textbook is included with the cost of each class.
- Students save hundreds of dollars when registering during the “early bird” specials!
MEDICAL INTERPRETATION (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
80-HOUR COURSE
Training prepares participants to take the national certification exam for medical interpreters.
- Introduction to Medical Interpretation (20 hours): Interpretation Modes & Techniques, Roles of the Interpreter, Code of Ethics, Professional Development, Guided Practice, Learning Techniques
- Bilingual Medical Terminology (20 hours): Language of Medicine by Body Systems, Word Analysis (Greek/Latin), Pharmacological Terminology, Colloquial Terminology of Hispanic America, Latino Health Beliefs and Cultural Competency, American Healthcare Delivery System
- Introduction to Medicine for Interpreters (20 hours): Bilingual Human Anatomy & Physiology, Pathology & Treatment of Common Illnesses, Clinical Applications, Introduction to Mental Health
- Skill Building for Medical Interpreters (20 hours): Advanced Interpretation Skills, Advanced Guided Practice, Universal Precautions, Vicarious Trauma, Hospital Codes & Signage, Test-Taking Techniques, Mock Exam
COURT INTERPRETATION (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
40-HOUR COURSE
Training prepares participants to take the state certification exam for court interpreters.
- Introduction to Court Interpretation (20 hours): Interpretation Modes & Techniques, Role of the Interpreter, Code of Ethics, Professional Development, Guided Practice, Learning Techniques, Basic Bilingual Legal Terminology, American English Idioms
- Bilingual Introduction to the Criminal & Civil Justice System (20 hours): American Criminal Justice System, Common Law vs. Roman Law, Burdens of Proof & Basic Rights, Civil Lawsuits, Advanced Bilingual Legal Terminology, Advanced Guided Practice, Test-Taking Techniques, Mock Exam
ENGLISH TO SPANISH TRANSLATION
120-HOUR COURSE
Training prepares participants to take the national certification exam for English to Spanish translation.
- Introduction to English-Spanish Translation – Level 1 (20 hours): Translation Theory, Translation Techniques & Processes, English Grammar, Guided Translation Exercies, Proofreading & Editing
- Introduction to English-Spanish Translation – Level 2 (20 hours): Translation Techniques & Processes, English Grammar & Composition, Guided Translation Exercies, Proofreading & Editing
- Intermediate English-Spanish Translation – Level 1 (20 hours): Intermediate Translation Techniques & Processes, Spanish Grammar & Composition, Guided Translation Exercises
- Intermediate English-Spanish Translation – Level 2 (20 hours): Intermediate Translation Techniques & Processes, Spanish Grammar & Composition, Localization, Guided Translation Exercises
- Advanced English-Spanish Translation – Level 1 (20 hours): Advanced Translation Techniques & Processes; General, Technical and Medical Translation; Guided Translation Exercises
- Advanced English-Spanish Translation – Level 2 (20 hours): Advanced Translation Techniques & Processes; Legal, Literary and Marketing Translation; Guided Translation Exercises
CHURCH INTERPRETATION
40-HOUR COURSE
Training prepares participants to effectively interpret during church services.
- Introduction to Church Interpretation (20 hours): Interpretation Modes & Techniques, Role of the Interpreter, Code of Ethics, Professional Development, Guided Practice, Learning Techniques, Bilingual General Terminology
- Bilingual Introduction to Systematic Theology & Bible Geography (20 hours): Bilingual Bible Doctrines, Bilingual Geography of Bible Lands, Bilingual Biblical Terminology, Advanced Guided Practice, Final Exam
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE FOR BEGINNERS (ASL)
45-HOUR COURSE
Training prepares participants to effectively communicate with the deaf community.
- American Sign Language for Beginners – Level 1 (15 hours): General Vocabulary, Five Parts of ASL< Classifiers, Phythm and Conceptual Thinking, Beginning ASL Reading, Deaf Culture
- American Sign Language for Beginners – Level 2 (15 hours): Intermediate Vocabulary, Intermediate ASL Reading, Basic ASL Interpretation, Simple Storytelling, Introduction to ASL Literature (poetry & music)
- American Sign Language for Beginners – Level 3 (15 hours): Advanced Vocabulary, Advanced ASL Reading, ASL Grammar & Syntax, Receptive Skills, Conversational ASL, Intermediate ASL Interpretation
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEUS)
TBD
AKRA JU courses and seminars meet CE standards for both NBCMI and CCHI re-certification requirements. Please check our schedule for upcoming trainings and events.
