Mo. Code Regs. tit. 5 § 100-200.170
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 23, December 2, 2024
Section 5 CSR 100-200.170 - Skill Level StandardsPURPOSE: 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: (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(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/CDI1. Any program for the education or rehabilitation of inmates2. Probation/parole meeting 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 3. Home health care services(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 CertificationsInterpreters 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
3. Psychiatric units within hospitals4. 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 meeting2. Residential care facility(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 CertificationsInterpreters 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(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 CertificationsInterpreters 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.)(B) Employment Maintenance ........ Master/Adv/Basic/CDI2. Employee/employer meetings4. Training/seminars/workshops (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:
(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(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/CDI1. Any Division of Youth Services activity2. Any Division of Family Services activity(C) Public Meetings including but not limited to: ............ Master/Adv/Basic/CDI1. Agency/board/commission/council meeting3. Individuals meeting with public official(D) Benefits/ Services ........ Master/Adv/Basic/CDI2. Drivers' license testing (E) Recreational/education programs ......... Master/Adv/Basic/CDI/LP 1. Federal and state parks7. Natural disaster awareness9. Recreational activities10. 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 CertificationsInterpreters 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:
(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:
(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. 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. Amended by Missouri Register August 1, 2014/Volume 39, Number 15, effective 9/30/2014Amended by Missouri Register October 3, 2016/Volume 41, Number 19, effective 11/30/2016Amended by Missouri Register November 15, 2019/Volume 44, Number 22, effective 12/31/2019*Original authority: 209.292, RSMo 1994, amended 2002.