Hawaii

Interpreter Licensure By State Summary

Standards:
Schools
EIPA (preferred), RID/NIC, or HQAS (Hawaii Quality Assurance).
Courts
Level IV for small claims, Level V for criminal or civic trials
Medical
Level IV for most appointments, Level V for emergency
None Required
Off
Notes
The HQAS establishes interpreting and transliterating standards at various skill levels.
Licensure
Not technically, but certification standards are laid out in the law.
Governing Body
Disability and Communication Access Board
Website(s)
Hawaii Quality Assurance System
Law
Educational Interpreting Act
Administration Rules
http://health.hawaii.gov/dcab/communication-access/
http://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/court_rules/pdf/2007/2007_cssliadopt.pdf
Fee(s)
$100 for continuing education program
Board
The DCAB is comprised of seventeen (17) board members, who are Governor-appointed volunteers. Members include: Persons with disabilities, Parents or guardians of persons with disabilities, Public and private providers of service, and Other professionals who are knowledgeable in the areas for which DCAB has rule-making authority.
Qualifications
Nationally certified or state credentialed.
CEUs
3 CEUs in a two year cycle
Special Provisions
Reciprocal recognition