Long Island Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
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The certificates described below are an indication that the interpreter or transliterator was assessed by a group of
professional peers according to a nationally recognized standard of minimum competence. The individual's performance
was deemed to meet or exceed this national standard.
Certificates accepted by RID are recognized as valid certificates provided the interpreter/transliterator meets all
requirements of membership including participation in the Certification Maintenance Program. All interpreters and
transliterators are required to adhere to the RID Code of Professional Conduct governing ethical behavior within the
profession. Violations of the Code of Professional Conduct could result in a complaint filed against the
interpreter/transliterator through the RID Ethical Practices System.
The RID National Testing System (NTS) strives to maintain adherence to nationally recognized testing industry standards of
validity, reliability and equity. As a result, an independent psychometrician (test development expert) is retained by RID and
oversees test development and revision processes. RID maintains affiliation with the National Organization for Competency
Assurance (NOCA), the entity that sets national criteria for validity, reliability and fairness in testing and credentialing.
NIC (National Interpreter Certification)
All three levels of this certification are considered professional-level certified interpreters. For the interview portion,
certificate holders have demonstrated decision-making skills that meet or exceed basic professional standards. For the
performance portion, certificate holders have demonstrated interpreting and transliterating performances that meet or
exceed basic professional standards. Holders of all levels of the NIC are recommended for a broad range of interpretation
and transliteration assignments.
NIC
Those who pass at this level have shown basic professional-level interpreting and transliterating skills.
NIC Advanced
Those who pass at this level have scored within the standard range on the interview portion and high on the performance
portion of the examination.
NIC Master
Those awarded the NIC Master designation scored high on both the interview and performance portions of the test.
RID Certificates
CI (Certificate of Interpretation)
Holders of this certificate are recognized as fully certified in Interpretation and have demonstrated the ability to interpret
between American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English in both sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign. The interpreter's
ability to transliterate is not considered in this certification. Holders of the CI are recommended for a broad range of
interpretation assignments. This test is currently available.
CT (Certificate of Transliteration)
Holders of this certificate are recognized as fully certified in Transliteration and have demonstrated the ability to
transliterate between English-based sign language and spoken English in both sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign. The
transliterator's ability to interpret is not considered in this certification. Holders of the CT are recommended for a broad
range of transliteration assignments. This test is currently available.
CI and CT (Certificate of Interpretation and Certificate of Transliteration)
Holders of both full certificates (as listed above) have demonstrated competence in both interpretation and transliteration.
Holders of the CI and CT are recommended for a broad range of interpretation and transliteration assignments.
CLIP-R (Conditional Legal Interpreting Permit-Relay)
Holders of this conditional permit have completed an RID recognized training program designed for interpreters and
transliterators who work in legal settings and who are also Deaf or hard-of-hearing. Generalist certification for
interpreters/transliterators who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing (RSC, CDI-P, or CDI) is required prior to enrollment in the
training program. This permit is valid until one year after the Specialist Certificate: Legal written and performance test for
Deaf interpreters is available nationally. CLIP-R holders must take and pass the new legal certification examination in order
to maintain certification in the specialized area of interpreting in legal settings. Holders of this conditional permit are
recommended for a broad range of assignments in the legal setting. The CLIP-R is still offered.
CDI (Certified Deaf Interpreter)
Holders of this certification are interpreters who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing and who have completed at least 8 hours of
training on the RID Code of Ethics, and 8 hours of training in general interpretation as it relates to the interpreter who is
Deaf or hard-of-hearing and have passed a comprehensive combination written and performance test. 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.
CSC (Comprehensive Skills Certificate)
Holders of this full certificate have demonstrated the ability to interpret between American Sign Language and spoken
English and to transliterate between spoken English and a English-based sign language. Holders of this certificate are
recommended for a broad range of interpreting and transliterating assignments. The CSC examination was offered until
1987. This test is no longer offered.
SC:L (Specialist Certificate: Legal)
Holders of this specialist certificate have demonstrated specialized knowledge of legal settings and greater familiarity with
language used in the legal system. Generalist certification and documented training and experience is required prior to
sitting for this exam. Holders of the SC:L are recommended for a broad range of assignments in the legal setting. This test
is currently available.
OTC (Oral Transliteration Certificate)
Holders of this generalist certificate have demonstrated, using silent oral techniques and natural gestures, the ability to
transliterate a spoken message from a person who hears to a person who is deaf or hard-of-hearing and the ability to
understand and repeat the message and intent of the speech and mouth movements of the person who is deaf or hard-of-
hearing. This test is currently available.
IC/TC (Interpretation Certificate/Transliteration Certificate)
Holders of this partial certificate demonstrated ability to transliterate between English and a signed code for English and the
ability to interpret between American Sign Language and spoken English. This individual received scores on the CSC
examination which prevented the awarding of full CSC certification. The IC/TC is no longer offered.
IC (Interpretation Certificate)
Holder of this partial certificate demonstrated ability to interpret between American Sign Language and spoken English.
This individual received scores on the CSC examination which prevented the awarding of full CSC certification or partial
IC/TC certification. The IC was formerly known as the Expressive Interpreting Certificate (EIC). The IC is no longer offered.
TC (Transliteration Certificate)
Holders of this partial certificate demonstrated the ability to transliterate between spoken English and a signed code for
English. This individual received scores on the CSC examination which prevented the awarding of full CSC certification or
IC/TC certification. The TC was formerly known as the Expressive Transliterating Certificate (ETC). The TC is no longer
offered.
NAD Certificates
NAD III (Generalist) - Average Performance
Possesses above average voice-to-sign skills and good sign-to-voice skills, or vise versa. Demonstrates the minimum
competence needed to meet generally accepted interpreter standards. Occasional words or phrases may be deleted but
the expressed concept is accurate. Has good control of the grammar of the second language. Is generally accurate and
consistent but is not qualified for all situations.
NAD IV (Advanced) - Above Average Performance
Possesses excellent voice-to-sign skills and above average sign-to-voice skills, or vice versa. Demonstrates above
average skill in any given area. Performance is consistent and accurate. Fluency is smooth, with little deleted, and the
viewer has no question to the candidate’s competency. Should be able to interpret in most situations.
NAD V (Master) - Superior Performance
Possesses superior voice-to-sign skills and excellent sign-to-voice skills. Demonstrates excellent to outstanding ability in
any given area. Performance is with a minimum of flaws. Demonstrates interpreting skills necessary in almost all situations.
professional peers according to a nationally recognized standard of minimum competence. The individual's performance
was deemed to meet or exceed this national standard.
Certificates accepted by RID are recognized as valid certificates provided the interpreter/transliterator meets all
requirements of membership including participation in the Certification Maintenance Program. All interpreters and
transliterators are required to adhere to the RID Code of Professional Conduct governing ethical behavior within the
profession. Violations of the Code of Professional Conduct could result in a complaint filed against the
interpreter/transliterator through the RID Ethical Practices System.
The RID National Testing System (NTS) strives to maintain adherence to nationally recognized testing industry standards of
validity, reliability and equity. As a result, an independent psychometrician (test development expert) is retained by RID and
oversees test development and revision processes. RID maintains affiliation with the National Organization for Competency
Assurance (NOCA), the entity that sets national criteria for validity, reliability and fairness in testing and credentialing.
NIC (National Interpreter Certification)
All three levels of this certification are considered professional-level certified interpreters. For the interview portion,
certificate holders have demonstrated decision-making skills that meet or exceed basic professional standards. For the
performance portion, certificate holders have demonstrated interpreting and transliterating performances that meet or
exceed basic professional standards. Holders of all levels of the NIC are recommended for a broad range of interpretation
and transliteration assignments.
NIC
Those who pass at this level have shown basic professional-level interpreting and transliterating skills.
NIC Advanced
Those who pass at this level have scored within the standard range on the interview portion and high on the performance
portion of the examination.
NIC Master
Those awarded the NIC Master designation scored high on both the interview and performance portions of the test.
RID Certificates
CI (Certificate of Interpretation)
Holders of this certificate are recognized as fully certified in Interpretation and have demonstrated the ability to interpret
between American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English in both sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign. The interpreter's
ability to transliterate is not considered in this certification. Holders of the CI are recommended for a broad range of
interpretation assignments. This test is currently available.
CT (Certificate of Transliteration)
Holders of this certificate are recognized as fully certified in Transliteration and have demonstrated the ability to
transliterate between English-based sign language and spoken English in both sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign. The
transliterator's ability to interpret is not considered in this certification. Holders of the CT are recommended for a broad
range of transliteration assignments. This test is currently available.
CI and CT (Certificate of Interpretation and Certificate of Transliteration)
Holders of both full certificates (as listed above) have demonstrated competence in both interpretation and transliteration.
Holders of the CI and CT are recommended for a broad range of interpretation and transliteration assignments.
CLIP-R (Conditional Legal Interpreting Permit-Relay)
Holders of this conditional permit have completed an RID recognized training program designed for interpreters and
transliterators who work in legal settings and who are also Deaf or hard-of-hearing. Generalist certification for
interpreters/transliterators who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing (RSC, CDI-P, or CDI) is required prior to enrollment in the
training program. This permit is valid until one year after the Specialist Certificate: Legal written and performance test for
Deaf interpreters is available nationally. CLIP-R holders must take and pass the new legal certification examination in order
to maintain certification in the specialized area of interpreting in legal settings. Holders of this conditional permit are
recommended for a broad range of assignments in the legal setting. The CLIP-R is still offered.
CDI (Certified Deaf Interpreter)
Holders of this certification are interpreters who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing and who have completed at least 8 hours of
training on the RID Code of Ethics, and 8 hours of training in general interpretation as it relates to the interpreter who is
Deaf or hard-of-hearing and have passed a comprehensive combination written and performance test. 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.
CSC (Comprehensive Skills Certificate)
Holders of this full certificate have demonstrated the ability to interpret between American Sign Language and spoken
English and to transliterate between spoken English and a English-based sign language. Holders of this certificate are
recommended for a broad range of interpreting and transliterating assignments. The CSC examination was offered until
1987. This test is no longer offered.
SC:L (Specialist Certificate: Legal)
Holders of this specialist certificate have demonstrated specialized knowledge of legal settings and greater familiarity with
language used in the legal system. Generalist certification and documented training and experience is required prior to
sitting for this exam. Holders of the SC:L are recommended for a broad range of assignments in the legal setting. This test
is currently available.
OTC (Oral Transliteration Certificate)
Holders of this generalist certificate have demonstrated, using silent oral techniques and natural gestures, the ability to
transliterate a spoken message from a person who hears to a person who is deaf or hard-of-hearing and the ability to
understand and repeat the message and intent of the speech and mouth movements of the person who is deaf or hard-of-
hearing. This test is currently available.
IC/TC (Interpretation Certificate/Transliteration Certificate)
Holders of this partial certificate demonstrated ability to transliterate between English and a signed code for English and the
ability to interpret between American Sign Language and spoken English. This individual received scores on the CSC
examination which prevented the awarding of full CSC certification. The IC/TC is no longer offered.
IC (Interpretation Certificate)
Holder of this partial certificate demonstrated ability to interpret between American Sign Language and spoken English.
This individual received scores on the CSC examination which prevented the awarding of full CSC certification or partial
IC/TC certification. The IC was formerly known as the Expressive Interpreting Certificate (EIC). The IC is no longer offered.
TC (Transliteration Certificate)
Holders of this partial certificate demonstrated the ability to transliterate between spoken English and a signed code for
English. This individual received scores on the CSC examination which prevented the awarding of full CSC certification or
IC/TC certification. The TC was formerly known as the Expressive Transliterating Certificate (ETC). The TC is no longer
offered.
NAD Certificates
NAD III (Generalist) - Average Performance
Possesses above average voice-to-sign skills and good sign-to-voice skills, or vise versa. Demonstrates the minimum
competence needed to meet generally accepted interpreter standards. Occasional words or phrases may be deleted but
the expressed concept is accurate. Has good control of the grammar of the second language. Is generally accurate and
consistent but is not qualified for all situations.
NAD IV (Advanced) - Above Average Performance
Possesses excellent voice-to-sign skills and above average sign-to-voice skills, or vice versa. Demonstrates above
average skill in any given area. Performance is consistent and accurate. Fluency is smooth, with little deleted, and the
viewer has no question to the candidate’s competency. Should be able to interpret in most situations.
NAD V (Master) - Superior Performance
Possesses superior voice-to-sign skills and excellent sign-to-voice skills. Demonstrates excellent to outstanding ability in
any given area. Performance is with a minimum of flaws. Demonstrates interpreting skills necessary in almost all situations.
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