Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-962.2

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 481-962.2 - Continuing education requirements

(1) Requirements for permanent licensees. The continuing education compliance period runs concurrently with each two-year renewal period beginning on July 1 of each odd-numbered year and ending on June 30 of the next odd-numbered year. Each person who is licensed to practice as a sign language interpreter or transliterator in this state will be required to complete a minimum of 40 hours of continuing education as specified in rule 481-962.3(154E,272C).

(2) Exception for new permanent licensees. A person licensed for the first time will not be required to complete continuing education as a prerequisite for the first renewal of the license. Thereafter, the new licensee will complete the continuing education requirements as set forth in rule 481-962.3(154E,272C). The licensee may use continuing education hours acquired anytime from the initial licensing until the second license renewal to meet the requirements.

(3) National Interpreters Certification (NIC) or Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Certification. A licensee who provides proof of a current NIC or current RID Certification meets continuing education requirements for that biennium renewal cycle.

(4) Requirements for temporary license holders. The continuing education compliance period runs concurrently with each two-year renewal period beginning on the date of initial licensure. Temporary license holders will be required to obtain 40 hours of continuing education as set forth in rule 481-962.3(154E,272C). The temporary license holder may use only continuing education hours acquired during the current renewal period. Proof of continuing education hours acquired will be submitted with a temporary license renewal application.

(5) Hours of continuing education credit may be obtained by attending and participating in a continuing education activity.

(6) No hours of continuing education will be carried over into the next renewal period.

(7) The licensee is responsible for the cost of continuing education.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-962.2

ARC 7830C, IAB 4/17/2024, effective 5/22/2024; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 9/18/2024