OAR 950-050-0090. Continuing Education

(1) To qualify for central registry renewal, certified and qualified health care interpreters shall sign and submit to the Authority the designated forms and verification showing the individual has completed the required continuing education. (2) To maintain eligibility for central registry renewal, certified and qualified health care interpreters shall complete 24 hours of Authority-approved continuing education during the 48-month central registry period, including: (a) Six hours of continuing education on health care interpreter ethics. (b) Six hours of continuing education on interpreting skills. (c) An additional 12 hours that cover any topics accepted for continuing education by interpreter certification testing centers on the Authority maintained list provided for in OAR 950-050-0070. (3) Continuing education records shall be maintained by registered health care interpreters for a minimum of four years. (4) Continuing education hours taken in excess of the required number in a renewal period may not be carried over to the next renewal period.