Section R. 393.5081 - Professional development; continuing educationRule 81.
(1) All state-certified qualified interpreters shall complete 8.0 CEUs during each 4-year cycle established at the time the first state credential is issued to the qualified interpreter. The CEUs shall consist of all the following: (a) A minimum of 5.0 CEUs in professional studies.(b) A minimum of 2.0 CEUs in ethics.(c) A minimum of 1.0 CEU in general studies or electives.(2) One CEU equals 10 clock hours of professional development activity. After completion of the initial CEU hour, credit may be given in 1/4-hour increments. Lunch hours, social programs or events, and breaks do not count toward CEUs.(3) A RID sponsored CEU activity shall automatically be eligible for professional development credit in this state, provided the applicant provides proof that an event has been approved for CEUs by RID.(4) CEUs used to satisfy the CEU requirements of another jurisdiction shall be applied to fulfill the state CEU requirements at the applicants request if the CEUs meet additional requirements outlined in this rule, and if appropriate documentation is provided.(5) CEUs offered for other professions may be accepted as general studies or electives.(6) Proof of successful completion of coursework from an accredited university, college, or other education institution shall be granted CEUs as follows: (a) Semester system: 1 credit hour = 15 clock hours.(b) Quarter system: 1 credit hour = 10 clock hours.(7) CEUs in excess of 8.0 shall not carry over from a 4-year cycle to the next.(8) Qualified interpreters may earn either of 2 types of CEUs as follows:(a) Professional studies consisting of units that deal specifically with topics of interpreting or skill development, deafness, deaf culture, or active involvement (presenting, teaching, and planning). At least 2.0 professional CEUs shall include topics related to ethics.(b) General studies or electives units that deal with general topics of interest and passive involvement related to deafness or interpreting, or a deafness-related activity that is primarily listening.(9) If there is a question regarding the CEU described in subrule (8) of this rule, the division director or assigned designee shall make a final determination.Mich. Admin. Code R. 393.5081