The continuing education for an interpreter shall include training in sign language interpreter skills, knowledge of the language and culture of the deaf, and professional practices of interpreting. The training shall be provided by one of the following:

1. (1) Interpreter training accredited by a state or national educational accrediting agency;
2. (2) Interpreter training endorsed by NAD or RID; or
3. (3) Interpreter training approved by the department, conducted by a Level V South Dakota certified interpreter, Level V NAD certified interpreter, RID certified interpreter holding a Certificate of Interpretation and Certificate of Transliteration or NIC advanced and master level.

Source: 33 SDR 107, effective December 26, 2006; 37 SDR 111, effective December 7, 2010.

General Authority: SDCL 1-36A-12.

Law Implemented: SDCL 1-36A-12.