PURPOSE: This rule provides standards concerning the certification levels appropriate for interpreters to practice in various interpreting settings.

1. (1) Interpreters should accept, refuse or withdraw from assignments based upon their experience, capability and certification level.
2. (2) Interpreters should prove their certification level upon request of any consumer by

$ 10.00 showing their certification documentation. $ 25.00

1. (3) These standards are developed to protect

$125.00 the health, welfare and safety of consumers. $125.00 These standards are not intended to be all- $ 50.00 inclusive regarding potential interpreting $ 50.00 assignments. The standards show both con- $ 30.00 sumers and interpreters the skill levels that $ 10.00 are appropriate for interpreting in various set- $ 5.00 tings. Should questionable areas of practice $ 5.00 arise, see 4 CSR 232-3.010. $ 10.00

1. (4) For the purpose of this rule, certifications

$ 10.00 in the Missouri Interpreters Certification System are referred to as follows: $ 50.00

1. (A) Comprehensive

$ 0.10 (B) Advanced Certification

1. (C) Intermediate Certification =Int
2. (D) Apprentice Certification
3. (E) Novice Certification
4. (F) Restricted Certification
5. (G) Restricted Certification
6. (H) Restricted Certification
7. (I) Provisional Certificate in

8. (5) For the purpose of this rule, certifications issued by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) and recognized by the Board for Certification of Interpreters (BCI) pursuant to 209.322(1), RSMo are referred to as follows:

   1. (A) National Interpreter
   2. (B) National Interpreter
   3. (C) National Interpreter
   4. (D) Comprehensive Skills
   5. (E) Certificate of Interpreting/
   6. (F) Certified Deaf Interpreter

5 CSR 100-200

Certification

in Education (K-6)

in Education (7-12)

in Education (General)

Education

Certification (NIC) Master = Com

Certification (NIC) Advanced

Certification (NIC)

Certificate (CSC)

Certificate of Transliterating (CI/CT)

1. (CDI) =Com =Adv

=App =Nov =RCED (K-6) =RCED (7-12) =RCED (Gen)

=PCED

= Com

= Adv

= Adv

= Adv

= CDI SECONDARY EDUCATION

1. (6) For the purpose of this rule, certifications issued by the National Association of the (F) Legal Consultation/ Deaf (NAD) and recognized by the BCI pursuant to 209.322(2), RSMo are referred to as follows:

   1. (G) Law Enforcement
   2. (A) NAD level 5 = Com
   3. (B) NAD level 4 = Adv
   4. (C) NAD level 3 = Int

2. (7) Effective July 1, 2003, the standards set forth in sections (6) through (13) are established for the use and guidance of interpreters in Missouri. Interpreters practicing interpret-

   1. (H) Law Enforcement Education

ing in the settings specified below should hold one of the certifications listed as appropriate for interpreting in those settings. protection, and prevention by federal, state, (8) Legal Appropriate county, or local law enforcement agencies Setting Certifications (I) Correctional . . . . . . .Com/Adv/CDI

1. (A) Criminal (Felony) . . . . . .Com/CDI

   1. 1. Arraignment
   2. 2. Post bond
   3. 3. Pre-Trial release

   4. 4. Attorney conference

      1. (J) Correctional Education/Rehabilitation
   5. 5. Judicial proceedings
   6. 6. Courtroom
   7. 7. Deposition rehabilitation of inmates in a correctional sys-
   8. 8. Testimony tem.
   9. 9. Grand jury

   10. 10. Jury duty

       1. (9) Medical

2. (B) Criminal Setting (Misdemeanor) . . . . . .Com/Adv/CDI

   1. (A) Medical (Serious) . . .Com/Adv/CDI
   2. 1. Arraignment
   3. 2. Post bond
   4. 3. Pre-Trial release procedure
   5. 4. Attorney conference
   6. 5. Judicial proceedings

   7. 6. Courtroom

      1. (B) Medical (Routine) . . .Com/Adv/CDI
   8. 7. Deposition
   9. 8. Testimony medicine
   10. 9. Grand jury
   11. 10. Jury duty

3. (C) Civil (Major) . . . . . .Com/Adv/CDI

   1. 1. Attorney conference
   2. 2. Civil court proceedings gists/speech pathologists
   3. 3. Lawsuit
   4. 4. Contested divorce tionists
   5. 5. Peace bond/restraining order
   6. 6. Contested wills and trusts doctor, therapist)
   7. 7. Bankruptcy

4. (D) Civil (Minor) . . . . . .Com/Adv/CDI

   1. (C) Nursing and Personal
   2. 1. Traffic court
   3. 2. Small claims court
   4. 3. Attorney conference
   5. 4. Civil court proceedings
   6. 5. Uncontested divorce

   7. 6. Wills and trusts

      1. (D) Community Health Edu-

5. (E) Juvenile Court and Family Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Com/CDI

   1. 1. Child abuse/welfare health/well-being
   2. 2. Child adoption
   3. 3. Child custody
   4. 4. Termination of parental rights munity

1. 5. Crimes by children under age 17 hospitals/clinics and private medical organizations that promotes health/well-being. Advice . . . . . . . . . . .Com/Adv/CDI

   1. (10) Mental

2. 1. Any consultation given by an attorney Health Setting . . . . . .Com/CDI

   1. (A) Mental Health
3. 1. Arrest and process
4. 2. Post bond
5. 3. Confession
6. 4. Interrogation
7. 5. Investigation

8. 6. Witness interview

   1. (B) Mental Health (Clinical—
9. 7. Crisis intervention

Programs . . . . . . .Com/Adv/Int/CDI social workers 1. Any program that promotes safety,

pists

1. 1. Probation/parole meeting

2. 2. Disciplinary hearing

   1. (C) Mental Health (Non-Clinical—
3. 3. Parole hearing
4. 4. Inmate evaluation/assessment

Programs . . . . . . .Com/Adv/Int/CDI 1. Any program for the education or program relating to mental health and/or well-being

Appropriate Certifications

1. (D) Transition

1. 1. Emergency room
2. 2. Any complicated surgery and medical

3. 3. Life-threatening health problem

   1. (11) Education

4. 4. Obstetrics

   1. (A) Preschool . . . . . . . . .Com/Adv/Int/
5. 1. Offices and clinics of doctors of
6. 2. Offices and clinics of dentists

7. 3. Offices and clinics of chiropractors

   1. (B) Academic (Kindergarten–
8. 4. Offices and clinics of optometrists
9. 5. Offices and clinics of audiolo-

10. 6. Offices and clinics of dietitians/nutri-

    1. (C) Academic (Grade 7–
11. 7. Visiting health care provider (nurse,
12. 8. Hospital (Nonthreatening)

Care Facilities . . . .Com/Adv/Int/CDI

1. (D) Academic

1. 1. Convalescent homes
2. 2. Nursing homes
3. 3. Home health care services
4. 4. Hospice sional Schools

cation . . . . . .Com/Adv/Int/App/CDI tutes 1. Any self-help program relating to

1. 2. Any program or activity in the com- (E) Educational for the public, offered by and Hard of Hearing

   Appropriate Certifications

(Serious) . . . . . . . . . .Com/Adv/CDI 1. Mental hospitals 2. Psychiatric hospitals 3. Psychiatric units within hospitals 4. Crisis intervention

Routine) . . . . . . . . . .Com/Adv/CDI 1. Offices and clinics of psychiatric

1. 2. Offices and clinics of psychiatrists
2. 3. Offices and clinics of psychologists
3. 4. Offices and clinics of psychothera-
4. 5. Offices and clinics of counselors

Routine) . . . . . . . .Com/Adv/Int/CDI 1. Alcoholics anonymous program 2. Narcotics anonymous program 3. Any 12-step program and self-help

1. 4. Treatment planning meeting
2. 5. Residential care facility
3. 6. Group home

Service . . . . .Com/Adv/Int/App/CDI 1. Independent living skills 2. Job coaching

Appropriate

Setting Certifications

RCED (K–6)/ RCED(Gen)/ CDI/PCED

Grade 6) . . . . . . . . . . .Com/Adv/Int/ RCED (K–6)/ RCED(Gen)/CDI/ PCED

Grade 12) . . . . . . . . . .Com/Adv/Int/ RCED (7–12)/ RCED (Gen)/CDI/ PCED

(Post Secondary) . . . . .Com/Adv/Int/ CDI 1. Colleges, Universities and Profes-

1. 2. Junior Colleges and Technical Insti-
2. 3. Continuing Education
3. 4. Adult Basic Education

Assessment . . . . . . .Com/Adv/Int/CDI 1. Psychological Testing (A) Administrative Proceedings/Hearings 2. Language Testing 3. Developmental Testing 4. Intelligence Testing (F) Educational Conferences . . . . . .Com/Adv/Int/CDI 1. Individualized Education Plan Conference

1. (B) Social Services . . . . .Com/Adv/CDI

1. 2. Parent/Teacher Conference
2. 3. Parent/School Administrator Conference

3. (G) Professional Development . . . . .Com/Adv/Int/CDI

   1. (C) Public Meeting . . .Com/Adv/Int/CDI
4. 1. Conferences
5. 2. Seminars meeting
6. 3. Workshops
7. 4. Training

8. (H) Community cial Education . . .Com/Adv/Int/App/CDI

   1. (D) Benefits/
9. 1. Any program or activity offered by schools, colleges or universities in the community that promotes learning.
10. (12) Employment Appropriate Setting Certifications
11. (A) Employment Actions .Com/Adv/CDI
12. 1. Interview
13. 2. Hiring/firing
14. 3. Disciplinary services

15. (B) Employment

    1. (E) Recreational/education

Maintenance . . . . .Com/Adv/Int/CDI 1. Staff meetings 2. Employee/employer meetings 3. Safety workshops 4. Training/seminars/workshops 5. Performance appraisal 6. Union meeting (C) Vocational Training . . . . .Com/Adv/Int/App/CDI 1. Job training 2. Job coach 3. Vocational counseling 4. Vocational assessment public entity to increase the public’s aware- 5. Any training/workshop promoting ness of government, safety, health, ecoemployment nomics, appreciation, protection, etc. (13) Financial Appropriate

1. (15) Entertainment

Setting Certifications Setting (A) Purchasing . . . . .Com/Adv/Int/CDI

1. (A) Performing Arts (Unre-

1. 1. Real estate
2. 2. Insurance
3. (B) Financial Management . . . . . . . . . .Com/Adv/Int/CDI
4. 1. Credit counseling
5. 2. Repossession

6. 3. Major loans

   1. (B) Performing Arts (Re-
7. 4. Retirement
8. 5. Tax preparation
9. (14) Government Appropriate Setting Certifications (Federal, State, City, County) (Non-Legal) . . . . . . .Com/Adv/CDI
10. 1. Filing complaint
11. 2. Investigation
12. 3. Testimony
13. 4. Hearing
14. 5. Appeal
15. 6. Audit
16. 1. Any Division of Youth Services activity
17. 2. Any Division of Family Services activity
18. 1. Agency/board/commission/council
19. 2. Legislative assembly
20. 3. Individuals meeting with public offi-

Services . . . .Com/Adv/Int/App/CDI 1. Food stamps 2. Drivers’ license testing 3. Voter registration 4. Welfare 5. Social Security 6. Unemployment benefits 7. Medicare/Medicaid 8. Any type of governmental benefits or

programs . . . . . . .Com/Adv/Int/App/ Nov/CDI 1. Federal and state parks 2. Missouri history 3. Conservation 4. National resources 5. Energy saver 6. Environment 7. Natural disaster awareness 8. Public awareness 9. Recreational activities 10. Any program or activity offered by a

Appropriate Certifications

hearsed) . . . .Com/Adv/Int/App/CDI 1. Theaters 2. Concerts 3. Comedy shows 4. Magic shows 5. Any type of stage performance

hearsed) . .Com/Adv/Int/App/Nov/CDI 1. Theaters 2. Concerts 3. Comedy shows 4. Magic shows 5. Any type of stage performance 5 CSR 100-200

1. (C) Social Activities . . . . . . .Com/Adv/Int/App/ Nov/CDI

   1. 1. Festivals
   2. 2. Fairs
   3. 3. Sport leagues
   4. 4. Sight-seeing tours
   5. 5. Rodeos
   6. 6. Circuses
   7. 7. Recitals
   8. 8. Carnivals
   9. 9. Amusement parks
   10. 10. Camps
   11. 11. Any type of activity for entertain-

ment purposes only

AUTHORITY: sections 209.292(5) and (8), RSMo Supp. 2007.* Original rule filed Nov. 27, 1996, effective July 30, 1997. Amended: Filed April 17, 1998, effective Nov. 30, 1998. Rescinded and readopted: Filed July 26, 2001, effective March 30, 2002. Amended: Filed Nov. 14, 2003, effective June 30, 2004. Amended: Filed Feb. 7, 2005, effective Aug. 30, 2005. Emergency amendment filed Dec. 19, 2007, effective Jan. 1, 2008, expired June 28, 2008. Amended: Filed Dec. 19, 2007, effective June 30, 2008.

*Original authority: 209.292, RSMo 1994, amended 2002.