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Continuing Education Hours Requirements
Interpreters are responsible for keeping their own CEH records and reporting them to UIP within the required certification renewal/recognition cycle. CEH are awarded based on completion date. All interpreters are encouraged to regularly check their online account to ensure accurate tracking of CEH.
CEH Requirements
UCNI and EIPA: Completion of 20 approved CEH annually prior to renewal date
UCPI, UCMI, UCDI: Completion of 80 approved CEHs every four years prior to cycle end date
RID: Completion of RID CEU requirements such that the certification held is current and active
Types of CEH
There are two basic types of CEH:
- Professional Studies: these are learning opportunities that are specific to interpreting, language, and culture. At least 90% of CEH earned must be Professional Studies
- General Studies: these are learning opportunities that are not specific to interpreting, but will benefit you as an interpreter. Up to 10% of your CEH can be general studies.
When a workshop is approved by UIP, you will see a badge on the advertisement indicating what type of CEH you will receive. When a workshop is approved by RID, the type of CEH will be in the text of the advertisement.
If an interpreter is court approved, a minimum of 20 CEH must be legal studies to maintain court approval. Legal studies also count as Professional Studies.
Earning CEHs
There are several ways you can earn CEH. Some opportunities are automatically approved, others require pre-approval at least 2 weeks in advance of the event. If pre-approval is required and is not received at least 2 weeks in advance, CEH cannot be awarded.
UIP Sponsored Professional Development
You’ll know if a workshop is sponsored by UIP because you will see a UIP CEH badge on the advertisement. To receive credit for these workshops, use the UIP QR code that will be shown at the event, fill out the information, and submit your request. If you do not do this, you will not receive credit.
RID Approved CEU
Professional Development that has been approved for RID CEU is automatically approved for CEH. To receive credit, you must upload appropriate documentation (certificate or transcript) in your account. To do this, select "Upload Proof of Attendance" in your account. Ensure the certificate/transcript shows at a minimum the following information:
- Your name
- Workshop title
- Date
- Contact hours
- RID/ACET logo
Academic Coursework
Currently, our account website lists Academic Coursework in the Pre-Approval section even though pre-approval is no longer required. We hope to update this soon. Please submit your Academic Coursework through the pre-approval section. To do this, select "CEH Pre-Approval Request" in your account.
Academic coursework is awarded CEH based on the following criteria:
- The course must be offered by an institution accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
- Documentation of course content and credit hours has been submitted to determine the content area (course syllabus, course outline).
- Documentation of successful completion (C- or better) has been submitted (a copy of transcript).
- The course was completed during the interpreter’s current CEH cycle.
- CEH are determined based on the following:
- 15 CEH per semester credit hour
- 10 CEH per quarter credit hour
Professional Development Delivery
If you are teaching a UIP sponsored professional development activity for the first time, you can receive CEH. To receive credit, you must request CEH using the UIP QR code that the participants use. You will receive CEH in the same category the activity was approved for.
Other Professional Development Opportunities
All professional development opportunities not listed above must be preapproved at least two weeks before the start of the activity. CEH approval will not be given after the event takes place. Activities could include: leadership courses, public speaking workshops, first aid course, etc. To do this, select "CEH Pre-Approval Request" in your account.
To receive pre-approval, the interpreter must submit at a minimum the following documentation in their online account:
- Course content (syllabus, course outline, etc.)
- Proof of the number of contact hours
- Dates and times of the event
- Presenter name and information
- Website or other documentation verifying the event
Additional information may be requested. If the opportunity is pre-approved, UIP will notify you the number and category of CEH that can be awarded if you submit evidence of successful completion.
Once you’ve completed the course, navigate to the Professional Development section of your account and select the “Pending Credits” section. There, select your original request, attach proof of successful completion (probably a certificate) and then resubmit the request.
Examples of activities not approved for CEHs
We recognize that nearly everything you learn can help you become a better interpreter. Your experience, knowledge and expertise can be applied in many situations. However, there are some events that don’t count for CEH even though they may be wonderful learning opportunities:
- Board/committee activities
- Professional service delivery including interpreting, teaching, and mentoring
- Receiving mentoring
- Lunch, dinner, socials, or entertainment
- Activities that are part of routine job responsibilities (i.e., in-service or work-related training meetings)
- Independent study