Skill Level Standards

Skill Level Standards
5 CSR 100-200.170

Legal Setting Medical Setting Mental Health Setting

Education Setting Employment Setting Financial Setting

Government Setting Entertainment Setting

*** Blue Font indicates emergency rule change filed December 19, 2007,
effective January 1, 2008***

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

(1) Interpreters should accept, refuse or withdraw from assignments
based upon their experience, capability and certification level.

(2) Interpreters should prove their certification level upon request of any
consumer by showing their certification documentation.

(3) 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
questionable areas of practice arise, see 4 CSR 232-3.010.

(4) For the purpose of this rule, certifications in the Missouri Interpreters Certification System are referred to
as follows

(A) Comprehensive Certification                                   = Com
   (B) Advanced Certification                                             = Adv
   (C) Intermediate Certification                                         = Int
   (D) Apprentice Certification                                           = App
   (E) Novice Certification                                                  = Nov
   (F) Restricted Certification in Education (K-6)            = RCED (K-6)
   (G) Restricted Certification in Education (7-12)          = RCED (7-12)
   (H) Restricted Certification in Education (General)     = RCED (Gen)
     (I) Provisional Certificate in Education                      = PCED

(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:

(A) National Interpreter Certification (NIC) Master                                    = Com
   (B) National Interpreter Certification (NIC) Advanced                               = Com
   (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                 = Com
   (B) NAD level 4                 = Adv
   (C) NAD level 3                 = Int

(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 interpreting in the settings specified below should hold one of the certifications listed as appropriate for interpreting in those settings.

(8) Legal Setting Appropriate Certifications

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

1. Arraignment
      2. Post bond
      3. Pre-Trial release
      4. Attorney conference
      5. Judicial proceedings
      6. Courtroom
      7. Deposition
      8. Testimony
      9. Grand Jury
    10. Jury Duty

(B) Criminal (Misdemeanor)…………………………………………Com/Adv/CDI

1. Arraignment
      2. Post bond
      3. Pre-Trial release
      4. Attorney conference
      5. Judicial proceedings
      6. Courtroom
      7. Deposition
      8. Testimony
      9. Grand jury
    10. Jury duty

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

1. Attorney conference
      2. Civil court proceedings
      3. Lawsuit
      4. Contested divorce
      5. Peace bond/restraining order
      6. Contested wills and trusts
      7. Bankruptcy

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

1. Traffic court
      2. Small claims court
      3. Attorney conference
      4. Civil court proceedings
      5. Uncontested divorce
      6. Wills and trusts

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

1. Child abuse/welfare
      2. Child adoption
      3. Child custody
      4. Termination of parental rights
      5. Crimes by children under age 17

(F) Legal Consultation/Advice............. ………………………..…....Com/Adv/CDI

1. Any consultation given by an attorney

(G) Law Enforcement……………………………………..…………..Com/CDI

1. Arrest and process
      2. Post bond
      3. Confession
      4. Interrogation
      5. Investigation
      6. Witness interview
      7. Crisis intervention

(H) Law Enforcement Education Programs………….…………...Com/Adv/Int/CDI

1. Any program that promotes safety, protection, and prevention by federal, state, county, or local law enforcement agencies

(I) Correctional ………………………………………………………..Com/Adv/CDI

1. Probation/parole meeting
      2. Disciplinary hearing
      3. Parole hearing
      4. Inmate evaluation/assessment

(J) Correctional Education/Rehabilitation Programs….………..Com/Adv/Int/CDI

1. Any program for the education or rehabilitation of inmates in a correctional system.

(9) Medical Setting Appropriate Certifications

(A) Medical (Serious)…………………………..…...…………………Com/Adv/CDI

1. Emergency room
      2. Any complicated surgery and medical procedure
      3. Life-threatening health problem
      4. Obstetrics

(B) Medical (Routine) ………………….…………………..…………Com/Adv/CDI

1. Offices and clinics of doctors of medicine
      2. Offices and clinics of dentists
      3. Offices and clinics of chiropractors
      4. Offices and clinics of optometrists
      5. Offices and clinics of audiologists/speech pathologists
      6. Offices and clinics of dietitians/nutritionists
      7. Visiting health care provider (nurse, doctor, therapist)
      8. Hospital (Nonthreatening)

(C) Nursing and Personal Care Facilities………...……………….Com/Adv/Int/CDI

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

(D) Community Health Education………………………….…….Com/Adv/Int/App/CDI

1. Any self-help program relating to health/well-being
2. Any program or activity in the community for the public, offered by hospitals/clinics and private medical organizations that promotes health/well-being.

(10) Mental Health Setting Appropriate Certifications

(A) Mental Health (Serious).............. ………….....…….…………….Com/Adv/CDI

1. Mental hospitals
      2. Psychiatric hospitals
      3. Psychiatric units within hospitals
      4. Crisis intervention

(B) Mental Health (Clinical—Routine)……...………..……………..Com/Adv/CDI

1. Offices and clinics of psychiatric social workers
      2. Offices and clinics of psychiatrists
      3. Offices and clinics of psychologists
      4. Offices and clinics of psychotherapists
      5. Offices and clinics of counselors

(C) Mental Health (Non-Clinical—Routine)………………………..Com/Adv/Int/CDI

1. Alcoholics anonymous program
      2. Narcotics anonymous program
      3. Any 12-step program and self-help program relating to mental health and/or well-being
      4. Treatment planning meeting
      5. Residential care facility
      6. Group home

(D) Transition Service ……..…………………..……………….Com/Adv/Int/App/CDI

1. Independent living skills
2. Job coaching

(11) Education Setting Appropriate Certifications

(A) Preschool………………………………….………..Com/Adv/Int/RCED (K–6)/RCED
(Gen)/CDI/PCED

(B) Academic (Kindergarten–Grade 6)………….……...Com/Adv/Int/RCED (K–6)/
RCED(Gen)/CDI/PCED

(D) Academic (Post Secondary)…………………………............Com/Adv/Int/CDI

1. Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools
      2. Junior Colleges and Technical Institutes
      3. Continuing Education
      4. Adult Basic Education

(E) Educational Assessment………………………...……………Com/Adv/Int/CDI

1. Psychological Testing
      2. Language Testing
      3. Developmental Testing
      4. Intelligence Testing

(F) Educational Conferences…………….……..………………Com/Adv/Int/CDI

1. Individualized Education Plan Conference
2. Parent/Teacher Conference
3. Parent/School Administrator Conference

(G) Professional Development………………………………Com/Adv/Int/CDI

1. Conferences
      2. Seminar
      3. Workshops
      4. Training

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

1. Any program or activity offered by schools, colleges, or universities in the community that promotes learning.

(12) Employment Setting Appropriate Certifications

(A) Employment Actions …………………………………………….Com/Adv/CDI

1. Interview
2. Hiring/firing
3. Disciplinary

(B) Employment Maintenance……........……………………………Com/Adv/Int/CDI

1. Staff meetings
      2. Employee/employer meetings
      3. Safety workshops
      4. Training/seminars/workshops
      5. Performance appraisals
      6. Union meeting

(C) Vocational Training…………………..…………..…………Com/Adv/Int/App/CDI

1. Job training
      2. Job coach
      3. Vocational counseling
      4. Vocational assessment
      5. Any training/workshop promoting employment

(13) Financial Setting Appropriate Certifications

(A) Purchasing………………………………........……………...…….Com/Adv/Int/CDI

1. Real estate
2. Insurance

(B) Financial Management…………………………..……………….Com/Adv/Int/CDI

1. Credit counseling
      2. Repossession
      3. Major loans
      4. Retirement
      5. Tax preparation

(14) Government Setting Appropriate Certifications
(Federal, State, City, County)

(A) Administrative Proceedings/Hearings (Non-Legal)………...…..Com/Adv/CDI

1. Filing complaint
      2. Investigation
      3. Testimony
      4. Hearing
      5. Appeal
      6. Audit

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

1. Any Division of Youth Services activity
2. Any Division of Family Services activity

(C) Public Meeting ……………….........……………………………….....Com/Adv/Int/CDI

1. Agency/board/commission/council meeting
2. Legislative assembly
3. Individuals meeting with public official

(D) Benefits/ 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 services

(E) Recreational/education 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 public entity to increase the public’s awareness of government, safety, health, economics, appreciation, protection, etc.

(15) Entertainment Setting Appropriate Certifications

(A) Performing Arts (Unrehearsed)..... ……………...…….Com/Adv/Int/App/CDI

1. Theaters
      2. Concerts
      3. Comedy shows
      4. Magic shows
      5. Any type of stage performance

(B) Performing Arts (Rehearsed)…………………….Com/Adv/Int/App/Nov/CDI

1. Theaters
      2. Concerts
      3. Comedy shows
      4. Magic shows
      5. Any type of stage performance

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

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