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Certified Deaf Interpreter — CDI

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Description

Holders of this certification are interpreters who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, and who have completed at least eight hours of training on the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct; eight hours of training on the role and function of an interpreter who is deaf or hard-of-hearing; and have passed a comprehensive combination of written and performance tests. Holders of this certificate are recommended for a broad range of assignments where an interpreter who is deaf or hard-of-hearing would be beneficial. This test is currently available.

Certifying Organization

Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? No
If significant work experience is needed? No
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 4 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

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Suggested because Certified Deaf Interpreter applies to Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.

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