PURPOSE: This rule describes the certification test to be utilized by the Board for Certification of Interpreters, as the only certifying authority in the state of Missouri.

1. (1) The commission authorizes the Board for Certification of Interpreters to purchase or 5 CSR 100-200

develop interpreting materials to be utilized as the most appropriate testing materials for certifying interpreters.

1. (2) By the authority established in sections 209.287 and 209.292(2), RSMo, the Board for Certification of Interpreters is the only certifying authority in the state of Missouri.
2. (3) After January 30, 1997, no entity, private or public, other than the board has the authority to examine, evaluate and/or issue certification or permit in the state of Missouri for the life of this rule.

3. (4) The Missouri Interpreter Certification System has two (2) components—a written examination and a performance evaluation. A passing score on the written exam is required before advancing to the performance evaluation.

   1. (A) The written examination consists of—

      1. 1. Knowledge of general interpreting

procedures and situations;

1. 2. Knowledge of issues/situations facing

interpreters;

1. 3. Knowledge of Ethical Rules of Con-

duct; and

1. 4. Knowledge of issues pertaining to

deaf individuals.

1. (B) The performance evaluation is the measurement tool utilized to analyze the applicant’s ability to interpret from spoken English to sign language and from sign language to spoken English, transliterate from spoken English into any one of several English-related or English-oriented varieties of manual communication and back to spoken English for communication between deaf and hearing people.

   1. 1. The certification and permit levels

granted by the Missouri Interpreter Certification System through evaluation are Provisional Interpreter Permit, Apprentice Interpreter Permit, Intermediate Interpreter Certification, Advanced Interpreter Certification and Comprehensive Interpreter Certification. More information regarding these levels may be found in 5 CSR 100-200.120. Other permits granted by the board include Temporary Permit to Interpret and Intern/Practicum Interpreter Permit.

AUTHORITY: sections 209.292(11), 209.295(8) and 209.305, RSMo 1994.* Original rule filed June 20, 1996, effective Jan. 30, 1997. *Original authority 1994.