Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-3-24-.07

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 580-3-24-.07 - Certification Maintenance And Renewal

(1) A certification under § 580-3-23-.06 is valid for twelve (12) months.

(2) At least ninety (90) days prior to the expiration of a qualified mental health interpreter's certification, the Office of Deaf Services will mail a reminder to the interpreter with a request for submission of documentation attesting to completion of certification maintenance requirements. Failure to receive said notification does not remove the requirement that appropriate documentation be submitted to the Office of Deaf Services in a timely manner.

(3) An interpreter can maintain certification by submitting documentation to the Office of Deaf Services of any of the following activities.

(a) Working in clinical settings at least forty (40) hours in the 12 months following issuance of certification or renewal, or

(b) Attending forty (40) clock hours of mental health related training, or

(c) A combination of the above equaling forty (40) contact hours.

Author: DMH/MR Office of Deaf Services

Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-3-24-.07

New Rule: Filed November 19, 2003; effective December 24, 2003.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 22-50-11.