1. A portable medical device configurable to operate in multiple languages comprising: a controller; a memory disposed in electrical communication with the controller, the memory comprising data relating to user instructions in a plurality of languages; a case which houses the controller and memory and comprises a mount disposed on the front face of the case; a sensing element disposed adjacent the mount and in electrical communication with the controller; and a language controller comprising a plaque having a visible language indicator of a first language and disposed to be secured in the mount; a controlling element disposed on the plaque such that the sensing element senses the controlling element when the plaque is secured in the mount, wherein the controller configures the portable medical device to operate in a first language of the plurality of languages based on the sensing element sensing the controlling element.