460 IAC 2-3-3 Certification requirements

Sec. 3. (a) In order to receive certification as an interpreter under this rule by the state, an individual must register with DHHS in the manner prescribed by DHHS and fulfill at least one (1) of the following criteria: (1) Pass the NAD-RID NIC Knowledge Examination, be a graduate of an accredited ITP, and obtain two (2) DHHS-approved CEUs per year for up to five (5) years. (2) Hold RID certification or another nationally recognized certification organization for interpreters. (3) Hold RID oral certification for situations requiring an oral interpreter only. (4) Hold certification from TECUnit and have passed the NAD-RID NIC Knowledge Examination for situations requiring a cued speech transliterator. (5) Provide documentation of proof of employment as an interpreter prior to July 1, 1999, to be placed on file with DHHS, produce one (1) letter of recommendation from an identified interpreting agency that hired the applicant prior to July 1, 1999, and obtain two (2) DHHS-approved CEUs per year for up to five (5) years. (This includes deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing interpreters.) (b) Interpreters holding RID certifications must maintain these certifications in good standing in order to maintain their certification by the state, including fulfilling the continuing education requirements of RID. (c) Fulfillment of the requirements of subsection (a)(5) shall allow an interpreter to be certified by the state for a maximum period of five (5) years from the date originally certified. At or before the conclusion of this period, an interpreter must fulfill the requirements of at least one (1) of subsection (a)(2) through (a)(4) to continue certification by the state. (d) An interpreter certified by the state shall renew such certification at least every two (2) years in the manner prescribed by DHHS. (e) If the certification of an interpreter certified according to subsection (a)(5) lapses, the interpreter will need to be certified by RID or another nationally recognized organization certifying interpreters before he or she is able to renew his or her interpreter certification or be eligible for a new interpreter certification.