Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 6, March 15, 2024
PURPOSE: This rule provides standards concerning the
certification levels appropriate for consumers and interpreters to practice in
various interpreting settings.
PURPOSE: This amendment removes Apprentice and
Novice, two (2) certification levels that are no longer part of the MICS
system. It also re-numbers the section, and corrects the title for Certified
Deaf Interpreter. It also clarifies that Basic level interpreters are no longer
permitted to interpret for financial settings and activities.
(1) These standards are developed to protect
the health, welfare, and safety of consumers. These standards are not intended
to be all-inclusive regarding potential interpreting assignments. The standards
show both consumers and interpreters the skill levels that are appropriate for
interpreting in various settings. Should questions regarding specific areas of
practice arise, see the Ethical Rules of Professional Conduct established by
the Missouri State Committee of Interpreters at
20 CSR
2232-3.010.
(2) Interpreters must accept, refuse, or
withdraw from assignments based upon their experience, capability, and
certification level, and in compliance with the Ethical Rules of Conduct
established by the Missouri State Committee of Interpreters at
20 CSR
2232-1.010.
(3) Interpreters must provide their
certification level and license status upon request.
(4) For the purpose of this rule,
certifications in the Missouri Interpreters Certification System (MICS) are
referred to as follows:
(A) Master
Certification = Master
(B) Advanced
Certification =Adv
(C) Basic
Certification = Basic
(D)
Restricted Certification in Education (K-6) = RCED (K-6)
(E) Restricted Certification in Education
(7-12) = RCED (7-12)
(F) Restricted
Certification in Education (General) = RCED (Gen)
(G) Provisional Certificate in Education =
PCED
(H) Provisional Certification
(aka Learner's Permit) = LP
(I)
Certified Deaf Interpreter = CDI
(5) For the purpose of this rule,
certifications issued or accepted 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:
(A) National Interpreter Certification
(NIC) Master = Master
(B) National Interpreter Certification
(NIC) Advanced = Master
(C) National Interpreter
Certification (NIC) = Adv
(D) Comprehensive Skills
Certificate (CSC) = Adv
(E) Certificate of Interpreting/ Certificate
of Transliterating
(CI/CT) = Adv
(F) Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) = CDI
(6) For the purpose of
this rule, certifications issued by the National Association of the Deaf (NAD)
and recognized by the BCI pursuant to 209.322(2), RSMo are referred to as
follows:
(A) NAD level 5 = Master
(B) NAD level 4 = Adv
(C) NAD level 3 = Basic
(7) The standards set forth in sections (8)
through (15) are established for the use and guidance of interpreters in
Missouri. Interpreters practicing interpreting in the settings specified below
must hold one (1) of the certifications listed as appropriate for interpreting
in those settings.
(8)
Legal
Appropriate Settings and Activities Certifications Interpreters shall be
certified as set forth below when interpreting for consumers involved in the
legal process, including but not limited to judicial or administrative
proceedings, appeals, attorney consultations, investigations, examinations or
audits, arraignments, bond consultations, pre-trial release hearings,
settlement or pre-trial conferences, testimony (whether at deposition, at
trial, or before a grand jury) and jury duty:
(A) Criminal matters and proceedings (Felony)
..................... Master/CDI
(B) Criminal matters and proceedings
(Misdemeanor) ............... Master/Adv/CDI
(C) Civil matters and proceedings
................ Master/Adv/CDI
Administrative matters and proceedings before any federal,
state, county, or local government agency, including but not limited to
educational due process and mediation proceedings.
(D) Juvenile Court and Family Court,
including but not limited to, child abuse/welfare, child adoption, child
custody, termination of parental rights, and crimes by children under the age
17............... Master/CDI
(E)
Legal Consultation/Advice ....... Master/Adv/CDI
1. Any consultation between a consumer and an
attorney, except that if another part of this rule requires a higher level of
certification, it shall control over this subsection.
(F) Law Enforcement Communications between a
law enforcement agency, or its officers or agents, and the public in the
performance of its official duties, including but not limited to the following
circumstances: . . Master/CDI
1. Arrest and
process
2. Post bond
3. Confession
4. Interrogation
5. Investigation
6. Witness interview
7. Crisis intervention
(G) Law Enforcement Public Education Programs
Interpreting for any public educational program by a federal, state, county, or
local law enforcement agency that promotes crime prevention, personal and
public safety, and personal protection ......... Master/Adv/Basic/CDI
(H) Correctional interpreting in any
correctional facility, including but not limited to the following:
................ Master/Adv/CDI
1. Any
program for the education or rehabilitation of inmates
2. Probation/parole meeting
3. Disciplinary hearing
4. Parole hearing
5. Inmate evaluation/assessment
(9)
Medical
Health Care Settings and Activities Appropriate Certifications
(A) Health care professionals and providers
...... Master/Adv/CDI Services of health care professionals and providers,
including but not limited to doctors of medicine, dentists, chiropractors,
optometrists, audiologists, speech pathologists, dieticians, and
nutritionists.
(B) Personal Care
Services Services provided for health and personal care that are not covered in
subsection (A) that are provided in independent and assisted living settings
including but not limited to: .......... Master/Adv/Basic/CDI
1. Convalescent homes
2. Nursing homes
3. Home health care services
4. Hospice
(C) Community Health Education ...........
Master/Adv/Basic/CDI
Any program or activity in the community for the general
public-offered by hospitals/clinics and private medical organizations that
promotes general health and well-being.
(10)
Mental Health Settings and
Activities Appropriate Certifications
Interpreters shall be certified as set forth below when
interpreting for consumers involved in mental health settings and activities,
including but not limited to:
(A)
Consultation, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care.
Interpreting for consumers in any of the following mental
health facilities and/or situations involving consultation, diagnosis,
treatment crisis intervention or care, including but not limited to:
................ Master/Adv/CDI
1.
Mental hospitals
2. Psychiatric
hospitals
3. Psychiatric units
within hospitals
4. Offices and
clinics of mental health professionals, including but not limited to social
workers, psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists, and
counselors.
(B) Mental
Health Programs ..... Master/Adv/Basic/CDI
Mental health programs for the general public occurring
outside a mental health facility, including but not limited to any 12-step
program and self-help program relating to mental health and/or
well-being
1. Treatment planning
meeting
2. Residential care
facility
3. Group home
(C) Transition Service ......
Master/Adv/Basic/CDI
Interpreting for consumers involved with facilities,
agencies, and activities whose purpose is to assist individuals transitioning
to independent living.
(11)
Education Settings and Activities
Appropriate Certifications
Interpreters shall be certified as set forth below when
interpreting for consumers involved in educational settings and
activities.
(A) Preschool
.............. Master/Adv/Basic/ RCED (K-6)/RCED(Gen)/CDI/ PCED
(B) Academic (KindergartenGrade 6)
................ Master/Adv/Basic/ RCED (K-6)/RCED(Gen)/CDI/ PCED
(C) Academic (Grade 7- Grade 12)
.............. Master/Adv/ Basic/ RCED (7-12)/RCED (Gen)/CDI/ PCED
(D) Academic (Post Secondary) including but
not limited to: Colleges, Universities, Professional Schools, Junior Colleges,
Technical Institutes, and Continuing Education ............
Master/Adv/Basic/CDI
(E)
Educational Assessment including but not limited to: .......
Master/Adv/Basic/CDI
1. Language
Testing
2. Developmental
Testing
3. Intelligence
Testing
(F) Educational
Conferences between educational staff and the student, parent and/or guardian,
including but not limited to Individualized Education Plan conference,
Parent/Teacher conference, and Parent/School Administrator conference..
......... Master/Adv/Basic/CDI
(G)
Professional Development conferences, seminars, workshops, and training
............... Master/Adv/Basic/CDI
(H) Community Education ..............
Master/Adv/Basic/CDI/LP
Any program or activity offered to the public generally by
schools, colleges, or universities in the community that promotes learning is
not offered as part of a degree program, is not part of the basic K-12
curriculum, and is not otherwise listed or referenced above.
(12)
Employment Settings and
Activities Appropriate Certifications
Interpreters shall be certified as set forth below when
interpreting for consumers involved in employment-related settings and
activities, including but not limited to:
(A) Personnel Activities ................
Master/Adv/CDI
Interpreters shall be certified as set forth below when
interpreting for consumers involved in personnel matters, including but not
limited to:
1. Interview (including
the explanation or negotiation of the employment contract and employment
benefits.)
2.
Hiring/firing
3.
Discipline
4. Performance
Appraisal
(B) Employment
Maintenance ........ Master/Adv/Basic/CDI
1.
Staff meetings
2. Employee/employer
meetings
3. Safety
workshops
4.
Training/seminars/workshops
5.
Union meeting
(C)
Vocational Training ....... Master/Adv/Basic/CDI
Any training, course, or workshop designed to assist an
individual to search, apply, and or qualify for employment, including but not
limited to:
1. Job training
2. Job coach
3. Vocational counseling
4. Vocational assessment
(13)
Financial Settings and
Activities Appropriate Certifications
(A) Financial Settings and Activities .......
Master/Adv/CDI
Real Estate, Insurance, Investments, and Loans. Meetings,
consultations, and/or negotiations for the sale, purchase, or transfer of real
estate, for the sale or purchase of insurance or investments, to obtain a loan
from a financial institution or other commercial lending business.
(B) Financial Management .........
Master/Adv/CDI
1. Credit counseling
2. Retirement
3. Tax preparation
(14)
Government Settings and
Activities Appropriate Certifications
(Federal, State, County, and Local) Interpreters shall be
certified as set forth below when interpreting for consumers interacting with
government agencies and districts:
(A)
Administrative Proceedings/Hearings See section (8), above, regarding legal
settings and activities ......... Master/Adv/CDI
(B) Social Services ...............
Master/Adv/CDI
1. Any Division of Youth
Services activity
2. Any Division
of Family Services activity
(C) Public Meetings including but not limited
to: ............ Master/Adv/Basic/CDI
1.
Agency/board/commission/council meeting
2. Legislative assembly
3. Individuals meeting with public
official
(D) Benefits/
Services ........ Master/Adv/Basic/CDI
1.
Food stamps
2. Drivers' license
testing
3. Welfare
4. Social Security
5. Unemployment benefits
6. Medicare/Medicaid
(E) Recreational/education programs .........
Master/Adv/Basic/CDI/LP
1. Federal and state
parks
2. Missouri history
3. Conservation
4. Natural resources
5. Energy saver
6. Environment
7. Natural disaster awareness
8. Public awareness
9. Recreational activities
10. Any program or activity offered by a
public entity to increase the public's awareness of government, safety, health,
economics, appreciation, protection, etc.
(15)
Entertainment Setting Appropriate
Certifications
Interpreters shall be certified as set forth below when
interpreting for consumers involved in entertainment settings and activities,
including but not limited to:
(A)
Performing Arts ......... Master/Adv/Basic/CDI
Any type of performance but not limited to:
1. Theaters
2. Concerts
3. Comedy shows
4. Magic shows
(B) Social Activities .........
Master/Adv/Basic/CDI/LP
Any other type of activity presented primarily for social or
entertainment purposes, including but not limited to:
1. Festivals
2. Fairs
3. Sight-seeing tours
4. Rodeos
5. Circuses
6. Carnivals
7. Amusement parks
8. Camps
(16) The Provisional Certification (aka
Learner's Permit) (LP) has the following requirements and duties:
(A) The holder of the LP certification shall
follow the skill level standards set forth in this rule and be under the direct
supervision and observation of a qualified supervisor when providing
interpreting services;
(B)
Qualified supervisors must be licensed by the State Committee of Interpreters
and hold current certification at one (1) of the following levels: MICS
certification (Advanced, Master, CDI), RID (CSC, CI/CT, NIC, NIC Advanced, NIC
Master), or NAD (levels 3, 4 or 5); and
(C) The holder of the LP certification shall
maintain a log that includes the following for each event at which the LP
holder interprets: date, location, description of the event, and the
supervisor's printed name and signature. This log will be submitted to MCDHH
every three (3) months during the LP holder's certification period. MCDHH has
the right to request the log at any other time during the LP Certification and
the LP holder shall submit the log within ten (10) days of the
request.
*Original authority: 209.292, RSMo 1994, amended
2002.
