Section He-C 6341.08 - Requirements for Spoken (Foreign) Language Communication Access Services(a) A provider of spoken foreign language communication access services shall:(1) Demonstrate linguistic competency and proficiency in both English and another language including passing scores for languages that have national examinations or certifications, along with sensitivity to the culture of individuals needing communication assistance with the demonstrated ability to accurately relay information in both languages, fluently;(2) Be 18 years of age or older;(3) Have successfully completed a minimum of 60 hours of a certified interpretation training program and, where possible, completed either medical interpretation and/or legal interpreter certificate training; and submit a resume that lists education and experience at the time of application;(4) Submit names and addresses of 2 references who can verify professional experience and expertise;(5) Have the ability to interpret orally or in writing linguistic information for those who speak a foreign language or have limited English proficiency;(6) Contact the CPSW or JPPO prior to service delivery to discuss confidentiality, case information, court dates, and court protocol;(7) Keep all assignment-related information confidential;(8) Have the ability to interpret the message impartially by conveying the content and intent of the message using language most readily understood by the person(s) whom they serve;(9) Understand and acknowledge interpreter ethics and client confidentiality needs, and abide by the code of professional ethics standards in Int 500 of the board; and(10) Provide services through a variety of methods of communication assistance, including: a. Face to face in person interpretation;b. In person communication access real time services;c. Remote communication access real time services; andd. Emerging technologies, such as video remote interpretation, as generally accepted in practice.N.H. Admin. Code § He-C 6341.08
(See Revision Note at part heading for He-C 6341) #9392, eff 3-1-09
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