R993-300-303. Certification Requirements

  (1) Except as stated in 35A-13-609, an individual is required to be certified, or qualified as required by state or federal law, as a certified interpreter to provide interpreter services.

  (2) There are three types of certification certified by the division.

  (a) Novice: An entry level certification where an individual has the skills, knowledge and judgment to facilitate communication in a variety of situations, excluding more complex, technical, or other specialized situations.

  (b) Professional: A master level certification where an individual has the skills, knowledge and judgment to be able to facilitate communication in almost any situation, including more complex, technical or other specialized situations.

  (c) Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI): A certification where a deaf or hard of hearing individual facilitates communication between:

  (i) deaf or hard of hearing individuals and hearing individuals, or

  (ii) deaf or hard of hearing individuals and other deaf or hard of hearing individuals, either as part of a team or independently.

  The CDI brings a wider range of cultural and linguistic expertise to the interaction. Unlike Novice and Professional certification levels, this certification level allows the CDI to check the deaf or hard of hearing individual's understanding of what is being communicated, rather than solely interpreting the communication. The usage of a CDI is determined by the deaf, hard of hearing and hearing individuals' needs for effective communication.

  (3) To be eligible for any level of certification as an interpreter, a candidate must:

  (a) submit a completed, signed application;

  (b) be of good moral character as defined in the Manual and by the ICB;

  (c) have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent;

  (d) be 18 years or older;

  (e) submit the appropriate certification examination application fees; and

  (f) successfully pass the necessary examinations.

  (4) Upon certification, the individual agrees to abide by NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct as written in the Manual.