Kansas Interpreter Certification
In addition you may contact kcdhh to request a registration form.
Kansas interpreter certification. Make sure to document in the client record or file the interpreters name and contact information. The use of an interpreter is most effective if these protocols are followed. The kcdhh administers the statewide registration of all interpreters in place of a certification system of which either system are made available by ksa. Our network of over 100 interpreters and translators can provide interpreting and translation services in kansas city and the surrounding region in almost any setting in more than 60 languages.
An introduction to healthcare and social services interpreting activated 112012 this course is intended to introduce potential community interpreters to basic interpreting concepts and the interpreters code of ethics. Brandon morgan 4741 central street ste. 106 kansas city mo 64112. Rule 1703 kansas code of professional responsibility for court interpreters.
Legal language services ranks kansas as a state with lightly regulated legal interpreting requirements. Interpreter qualifications and oath are set by statute ksa. Spanish bridge llc siloam springs ar 72761 home phone. 479 524 0513 cell phone.
Interpreting translation services. It specifically discusses confidentiality as the most important rule of interpreting. Kcdhh previously administered the kansas quality assurance screening kqas a state certification system until september 30 2014 after a 4 year transition. Kcdhh maintains a registry of all certified interpreters working in the state of kansas.
Share the interpreter code of ethics especially as it relates to confidentiality with all interpreters and ask them to sign if it is your policy. Corporate and institutional members 5t language. Find a translator or interpreter. Difference in pay between spanish and lots interpreters.
Rule 1704 interpreters acknowledgment and agreement. Summary of state requirements registration requirements for sign language interpreters and transliterators registration form certification requirements for legal interpreters and transliterators certification requirements for educational interpreters see page 35 state officials and legislative information find elected official in kansas track current legislation before the kansas legislature. If you need more information about registration or the kqas evaluation process please call kcdhh at 785 368 8034 or 800 432 0698 voicetty.