Health Care Interpreter Renewal

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).

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.

Approved CEUs from the following organizations will be accepted by OHA for the renewal of HCI letters:

• Certification Commission for Health Care Interpreters (CCHI),
• International Medical Interpreters Association (IMIA)
• American Translators Association (ATA)
  
• Oregon Judicial Department (OJD)
• Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
• Washington State (DSHS)
• Oregon Health Authority, Office of Equity and Inclusion (OHA/OEI)
  
• Medical Interpreting Training School (MITS) Continuing Education Program
  

Additional Information for Renewing your Credentials

Step 1: Complete your required continuing education hours

Step 2: Complete your Health Care Interpreter Renewal Application

Health Care Interpreter Renewal Application

Step 3: Submit your application renewal form

Send your completed Renewal Application to:

Fax: 971-673-1128
Email:HCI.program@odhsoha.oregon.gov

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