R993-300-305. Renewal

  (1) A Professional interpreter certificate or CID may be valid for up to four years. Each year, in order to maintain certification, an individual must pay a renewal fee and complete a renewal form. By the end of the certification period, in order to renew the certificate, an individual must also complete the requisite number of hours of continuing education.

  (2) A Novice interpreter certificate expires after four years. Each year, in order to maintain certification, an individual must pay a renewal fee, complete a renewal form and complete the requisite number of hours of continuing education. Novice certified interpreters must successfully obtain a Professional level interpreter certificate or certifications recognized by the ICB prior to the end of four years. Novice certified interpreters that do not obtain an advanced level must wait four years before applying again for a Novice interpreter certification.

  (3) Qualified continuing education is defined as education that is relevant to the profession, enhances the skills of the interpreter and is approved by the director in consultation with the ICB. The requisite number of hours of qualified continuing education is set by the director in consultation with the ICB.