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State of Michigan Certified Levels*

QA Skill Level

III Intermediate
II Limited
I Restricted

* Michigan QA and RID Certification are different testing processes. RID Certification has a higher importance than Michigan QA. When hiring interpreters choose a RID Certified interpreter for his/her better skill level than a Michigan QA interpreter. Michigan QA III has better interpreting skills than a Michigan QA I interpreter.

The Michigan Quality Assurance Program is administered by the Division On Deafness and Hard-of-Hearing (DODHH), Family Independence Agency, with advice from the Michigan Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and Michigan Deaf Association.

For further information contact:

DODHH
201 N. Washington Square,
Suite 150
P.O. Box 30659
Lansing Michigan 48909
877-499-6232 T/V  
517-335-6004 T/V
dodhh@michigan.gov

• QA Process Informational Packet PDF
• QA Application form PDF
• QA Proctor form PDF
accessed from the DODHH webpage

The QA cycle beings on July 1 - June 30 of each year.

DODHH will send renewal letters to all current QA Interpreters upon renewal time

• To remain current:
  * Pay a $15.00 renewal fee
  * Provide written/copies documentation of 24 CEU for the year.
• You are responsible for tracking your QA CEU’s We urge you to maintain additional copies of your units for your personal records.
• 1QA Unit = 1 hr (DODHH approved event/activity - see below)
• If your QA is not renewed, your name will not be listed in the most current DODHH Interpreter directory or provided as valid in the database of currently credentialed interpreters.
• Please provide your most current contact information including email address on your renewal forms, for our records.
• Please direct your QA renewal information to the address listed on the QA renewal form.
• When your 4 year QA cycle is complete, you will receive a letter inviting you to a new QA examination test.

A reminder that if you do choose to do business as an interpreting vendor with the State of Michigan including state agencies, offices or departments, you must have on file at DODHH:

• Current credentials
• Liability insurance
• Proof of automobile insurance.

This is according to State of Michigan vendor regulations.

Please visit: www.michigan.gov for details on how to become a vendor with the State of Michigan.

**Be aware that if you choose to not pay your maintenance fee and or provide QA units documentation your QA will lapse and you will not receive a new card, therefore, forfeiting your credentials at a State of Michigan Qualified Interpreter.

• Attending interpreter or community workshops
• Attending national, regional and state conventions
• Video/CD viewing with RID/NAD or CDI interpreters
• Prep/Presentations for peers or deaf community
• Taking a class - especially related to continual skill development
• Board meetings that include deaf members
• Attending state or regional interpreter or Deaf or hard of hearing meetings
• In-services (topics pre-approved)
• Research (topics pre-approved)
• Teleconferences (topics pre-approved)
• Book report from an approved list (LAST RESORT)

Please do not hesitate to contact DODHH with any questions regarding your QA renewal process.
dodhh@michigan.gov
1-877-499-6232
1- 517-335-6004