Section R. 393.5054 - Supervision of student interpreter practicum experienceRule 54.
(1) A qualified interpreter may supervise student interns in an interpreter education curriculum that is under the jurisdiction of a college or training program recognized by the United States Secretary of Education as being regionally or nationally accredited.(2) A qualified interpreter shall at all times accompany and supervise student interns who are interpreting in a practical setting to gain experience and skills related to interpreting.(3) A qualified interpreter shall obtain the consent of the D/DB/HH person and appointing authority before allowing the student to participate and before introducing the student to the D/DB/HH person. In the case of a minor, permission must be obtained from the minors parents or legal guardian.(4) A qualified interpreter supervising a student intern shall clearly identify the student as being an intern.(5) A supervising qualified interpreter shall not at any time allow a student intern to be used as a substitute for a required qualified team interpreter or to work alone.(6) Only qualified interpreters, as provided in the act, with a division recognized EIPA certification, national certification, or standards level 2 or above, may supervise student interns, and only for the proceedings for which the supervising interpreter is qualified.(7) A qualified interpreter under disciplinary review or action shall not supervise student interpreters.(8) A qualified interpreter shall not supervise a student accepting compensation for interpreting; however, a student stipend or formalized student apprenticeship is acceptable.Mich. Admin. Code R. 393.5054