Interpreter Directory

All interpreters included in this directory are licensed to work in the State of Idaho without restriction regardless of which credential(s) they hold. Credentials are the specific tests/evaluations that interpreters have undergone to demonstrate their ability to interpret in general and specific settings. Credentials are used to qualify for a license, but on their own, they do not legally permit an interpreter to work within the State of Idaho. All credentials listed here are still honored within the state.

Specialized Setting Interpreting Credentials

CoreCHI/CCHI-P: The purpose of the Core Certification Healthcare Interpreter™ (CoreCHI™) certification is to offer healthcare interpreters of any language a valid national professional standard that assesses their core professional knowledge as well as critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and cultural responsiveness skills and abilities needed to perform the duties of the healthcare interpreter. Completed MHIT QMHI

Educational Interpreting Credentials

EIPA 4.0+: The Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment measures an interpreter’s ability to transmit classroom content. There are 4 variations of the assessment that differentiate between the age and grade level of the student and classroom content, and the linguistic modality of the student. The state of Idaho does not limit the interpreter to the age level they chose for the assessment. When an interpreter uses an EIPA score to qualify for licensure, they are not restricted to working in an educational setting. The EIPA is ranked on a 0-5 point scale, a 4.0 minimum is required for licensure. Ed:K-12: Holders of this certification demonstrated the ability to interpret or transliterate classroom content and discourse between students who are deaf and hard of hearing and students, teachers and school staff who are hearing. Certificants demonstrated EIPA Level 4 skills using spoken English and at least one of the the following visual languages, constructs, or symbol systems as either elementary or secondary level: American Sign Language, Manually Coded English, Pidgin Signed English, Cued American English. This credential was offered from 2007 to 2016.

General Setting Interpreting Credentials

NIC (National Interpreter Certification): National Certification offered through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Present CDI (Certified Deaf Interpreter): NIC: Advanced: National Certification offered through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. Individuals who achieved the NIC Advanced level have passes the NIC Knowledge Exam, scored within the standard range of a professional interpreter on the interview potion of the NIC Interview and Performance Exam. The NIC with levels credential was offered from 2005 to 2011. NIC: Master: National Certification offered through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. Individuals who achieved the NIC Master level have passed the NIC Knowledge Exam and scored within the high range on both portions of the NIC Interview and Performance Exam. The NIC with levels credential was offered from 2005 to 2011. CI (Certificate of Interpretation): National Certification offered through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. Holders of this certification are recognized as fully certified in interpretation and have demonstrated the ability to interpret between American Sign Language and spoken English for both sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign tasks. Holders of the CI are recommended for a broad range of interpretation assignments. This credential was offered from 1988 to 2008. CT (Certificate of Transliteration): National Certification offered through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. Holders of this certification are recognized as fully certified in transliteration and have demonstrated the ability to transliterate between English-based sign language and spoken English for both sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign tasks. Holders of the CT are recommended for a broad range of transliteration assignments. This credential was offered from 1988 to 2008. CSC (Comprehensive Skills Certificate): National Certification offered through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. Holders of this certification have demonstrated the ability to interpret between American Sign Language and spoken English and to transliterate between spoken English and an English-based sign language. Holders of this certification are recommended for a broad range of interpreting and transliterating assignments. This credential was offered from 1972 to 1988. NAD III (Generalist): Certification developed and administered by the National Association of the Deaf and recognized by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.  Holders of this certification possess above average voice-to-sign skills and good sign-to-voice skills. Holders have demonstrated the minimum competence needed to meet generally accepted interpreter standards. Occasional words or phrases may be deleted but the expresses concept is accurate. The individual displays good grammar control of the second language and is generally accurate and consistent, but is not qualified for all situations. This credential was offered from 1990 to 2002. NAD IV (Advanced):  Certification developed and administered by the National Association of the Deaf and recognized by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. Holders of this certification possess excellent voice-to-sign skills and above average sign-to-voice skills. Holders have demonstrated above average skill in any given area. Performance is consistent and accurate and fluency is smooth, with few deletions; the viewing has no question to the candidate’s competency. Holders of this certification should be able to interpret in most situations. This credential was offered from 1990 to 2002. NAD V (Master): Certification developed and administered by the National Association of the Deaf and recognized by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.  Holders of this certification possess superior voice-to-sign skills and excellent sign-to-voice skills. Holders have demonstrated excellent to outstanding ability in any given area. The individual had minimum flaws in their performance and have demonstrated interpreting skills necessary in almost all situations. This credential was offered from 1990 to 2002. BEI: Basic: A certification administered through the Texas Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS) Board of Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI). Holders of this certificate meet minimum competency standards to interpret in K-12 and post-secondary settings. The performance test emphasizes terms and scenarios found not only in general lecture and teaching situations, but in other educational contexts as well. Current. BEI: Advanced: A certification administered through the Texas Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS) Board of Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI). Holders of this certificate have the skills necessary to interpret in more complex settings than educational. The performance test emphasizes terms and scenarios in routine medical, public forums, government workforce, mental health, and social service settings. The Advanced certificate sets a clear standard for an interpreter wanting to work in the majority of settings and perform a range of tasks. Current. BEI: Master: A certification administered through the Texas Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS) Board of Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI). Holders of this certificate have the skills necessary to interpret in the most complex settings, including complex medical and mental health. This test serves to identify interpreters who are qualified to work in the most critical areas. Current. Utah: Professional OR Master: These certifications have validated skills, knowledge, and ethical awareness appropriate for facilitating communication in an extensive array of contexts, including complex, technical, highly sensitive, or specialized situations. UC:DI