(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.
Notes
Utah Admin. Code
R993-300-303
Adopted by
Utah
State Bulletin Number 2016-19, effective
10/1/2016
Amended by
Utah
State Bulletin Number 2017-15, effective
7/10/2017
