R993-300-305. Renewal

(1) A professional or CDI interpreter certificate may be valid for up to four years. (2) To maintain professional or CDI certification, an interpreter must annually pay a renewal fee and complete a renewal form. (3) To renew a professional or CDI certificate, an interpreter must complete the requisite number of hours of qualified continuing education before the end of the current certification period. (4) A novice interpreter certificate expires after four years. (5) To maintain novice certification, an interpreter must annually pay a renewal fee, complete a renewal form, and complete the requisite number of hours of qualified continuing education. (6) A novice certified interpreter must successfully obtain a professional interpreter certificate or certifications recognized by the ICB within four years. A novice certified interpreter who does not obtain an advanced interpreter certification within four years must wait four years before reapplying for a novice interpreter certificate. (7) The requisite number of hours of qualified continuing education is set by the director in consultation with the ICB.