All Oregon State approved HCI letters Qualified
and Certified are valid for 4 years from the date of
issue (OAR 950-050-0100 and 950-050-0110). If the qualification or certification has not been renewed within 1 year (12 months) of the expiration date, the HCI shall re-apply as a new applicant (OAR 950-050-0120).
Renewing HCIs may renew as early as, but no more than, 60-days before the expiration date of the current credential.
Renewing your Qualified or Certified Letter
All Oregon State approved HCI letters (Qualified and Certified are valid for 4 years from the date of issue (OAR 950-050-0100 and 950-050-0110). According to the new Rule Housebill 2359, Health Care Interpreters are no longer required to be certified; it is optional.
All Qualified and Certified HCI's must complete 24 hours of OHA approved continuing education (CEU) (OAR 950-050-0090):
- Six hours of health care interpreter ethics
- Six hours of interpretation skills
- Twelve hours that cover any topics accepted for continuing education by interpreter certification testing centers
- For Renewing
Qualified Sign Language Interpreters: In addition to the CEUs above, please
complete an OHA approved 60 hour HCI training course and send proof of
certificate of completion. See the training page for approved training
organizations.
Approved CEUs from the following organizations will be accepted by OHA for the renewal of HCI letters:
Step 1: Complete your required continuing education hours
Please use
this form to list the 24 CEUs
Step 2: Complete your Health Care Interpreter Renewal Application in the Portal
Applications should be entered into the portal, linked above.
If you are experiencing difficulties accesing your portal account, please email us at: HCI.program@odhsoha.oregon.gov
Hard copy applications:
If you need
assistance or have HCI application/program related questions, please send
an email to HCI.program@odhsoha.oregon.gov or, call
971-673-3378 and we will respond to your
message as soon as we are able.