Instructors, Training Requirements, and Continuing Education

Signed Language Interpreting Practices: Instructors, Training Requirements, and Continuing Education

Continuing Education Requirements

Community License:

RID-certified interpreters shall submit proof of current RID-certified member status documenting compliance with the requirements of the CMP which requires 8 RID-approved continuing education units (CEUs) 80 contact hours per 4-year CMP cycle.
BEI certified interpreters shall submit BEI transcripts showing 4 CEUs (40 hours) of continuing education at each biennial renewal.

Educational License:

Educational signed language interpreters meeting the criteria in Subsection D of 16.28.3.11 NMAC but not holding the ED: K–12 credential must submit associate continuing education tracking (ACET) transcripts showing 4 CEUs (40 hours) of continuing education at each biennial renewal.

Provisional License:

Provisionally licensed interpreters shall submit 2 CEUs (20 hours) of continuing education annually documented on the applicant’s associate continuing education tracking (ACET) transcript from RID. Provisional licensees who are within their first year may provide certificates of completion to the board office if the approved CEUs are not on ACET transcripts.