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Welcome to SCRID's Certification Maintenance Program (CMP) Committee page!


The following links will guide you through the process for earning Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for:

Contact the CMP Committee for questions or comments:

SCRID CMP Chairs
3807 W Sierra Hwy #6-4535
Acton, CA 93510

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Independent Study Plan                  

 

This Independent Study Activity Plan must be approved by a RID Approved Sponsor

 PRIOR to the onset of the activity.

 

 

CMP Participant Name: __________________________ RID Member #:____________

 

Participant’s Address: _____________________________________________________

 

City:________________________ State:________________ Zip:__________________

 

Email:___________________________________ Phone #________________________

 

 


 

1. What do I want to do? Describe the activity you are proposing. 

      (Ex: I would like to know more about the process of translation from a linguistic point of view.  Several books on translation have been recommended.  I would like to read them and apply them to my work.)


           

                                   

 

 

 

           


           

 

 

           

           


2. What are my specific goals? Keep your goals measurable, observable, tangible! 

(Ex:  “I will compare the problems and techniques of spoken language interpreters to those I have experienced.”)

 

 

 


 

 

 

                                   

           


3.  How will I show my sponsor what I learned? Describe your evaluation process. 

(Ex:  I will write a 1-2 page report comparing spoken and signed translation work.)


           

           

           

           

           

           

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

           

           


4.  How many CEUs am I proposing and why?  Remember, in an educational setting, 10 contact hours = 1 CEU. Non-traditional activities should follow a different ratio, which is outlined in the Standards & Criteria. A maximum of 2.0 CEUs can be earned for each project. (Larger projects may be broken into components and each component filed as a separate independent study project earning up to 2.0 CEUs each.)


 

 

 

 

 

5.      When will this proposed project start and end? Project must be completed within twelve months.

 

 

6.      To which CMP content area does this independent study apply?  Professional  Studies or General Studies (Circle one)

 

I agree to implement the Independent Study Activity as outlined in this plan and to submit all the necessary documentation of successful completion to my Sponsor.  I certify that this activity for CEU credit toward the RID CMP requirements represents a valid and verifiable Continuing Education Experience that exceeds routine employment responsibilities.

 

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Participant’s Signature                                                           Date                Participant’s Name (print)

 

I will insure that this Independent Study Activity will be overseen and evaluated by individual(s) with the relevant expertise.  I, or my designee, have discussed the Independent Study Activity outlined in this plan with the participant and agree that it represents a valid and verifiable Continuing Education Experience.  Further, I or my designee, agree to assess the documentation submitted to me by the participant upon completion of the Independent Study Activity and award  _____ CEUs if completion is satisfactory.

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

 Sponsor’s Administrator Signature                                   Date         Sponsor’s Administrator Name (print)

Updated March 2008

Certifcation maintenance Program Welcome

Welcome to SCRID's Certification Maintenance Program (CMP) Committee page!


The following links will guide you through the process for earning Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for:

Contact the CMP Committee for questions or comments:

SCRID CMP Chairs
3807 W Sierra Hwy #6-4535
Acton, CA 93510

  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

CEU's for Academic Coursework

Step 1. Verify CEU Eligibility

Academic Course must be taken at an institution accredited by the Council for Hight Education Accreditation(CHEA). To verify an institution's accreditation go to http://www.chea.org/search/default.asp, scroll to the bottom of the screen and click "I Agree." Then enter your instiution's information.

The course does not have to pertain strictly to interpreting.  It can be a course in Linguistics, Business, Psychology, Social Work, etc.  As long as the course is educationally beneficial to you as an interpreter, it can earn CEUs for you.

1.5 CEUs per credit hour for a course taken in a semester session.

1.0 CEUs per credit hour for a course taken in a quarter session.

The course must be taken during your current cycle.

Step 2. Request Sponsorship

Submit the following information.

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This information will be used to determine if CEUs can be earned for this course, along with the Content Area that is applicable (Professional Studies or General Studies) and how many CEUs will be earned.

Step 3. Wait for Confirmation of Sponsorship

Step 4. Upon Acceptance of Sponsorship & Completion of Course - Submit the following:

Complete, sign, and return the Academic Coursework Activity Report form by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , fax or mail. Attach the following required documentation:

  • Course outline, syllabus, and/or catalog
  • Term type (found in course catalog or class schedule - semester or quarter
  • Copy of official transcript showing completion of course grade of “C” (2.0) or above
 

Submit Payment:

If you are a SCRID or Affiliate Chapter member, the cost of each Academic Course is $25, upon membership verification.  If you are not a member, the cost is $50 per course.  This is non-refundable.

Offline checks also accepted, please click Buy Now for instructions.

Please note that payment must be received before CEUs can be awarded.

 

Once the above documents and payment are received, your Sponsor will send the completed paperwork to the RID National Office.

SCRID is audited by RID to determine if RID’s procedures/guidelines are adhered to for approving workshops/events.  Failure to pass the audit would result in SCRID losing sponsorship.  We ask you keep this in mind as we work together to gather information for sponsorship.

Make copies of everything you send for your records.

If you wish to mail your documentation, please mail to

SCRID CMP Chairs
3807 W Sierra Hwy #6-4535
Acton, CA 93510
For any questions or comments, contact:  SCRID CMP Chairs

Requesting CEUs for WORKSHOPS

 

STEP 1: Requesting CEU Approval

The following is required no later than 45 DAYS BEFORE the workshop takes place.

Send to: SCRID CMP Chair.  Late paperwork will not be processed.

  1. Continuing Education Activity Plan - Sponsor Form
  2. Continuing Education Activity Plan - Instructor’s Form

Educational Objectives: Must be measurable. Possible "measurable" words to use are:

Explain List Arrange Organize Formulate Describe Use Recall
Identify Apply Distinguish Restate Classify Contrast Construct Illustrate

 Evaluation & Assessment: Describe how you will know you succeeded in teaching your Educational Objectives?

  • Instructor Resume/Bio/Vitae
  • Agenda & Handouts for the workshop (Sample Agenda)
  • Breakdown of time and topics
  • Include break times because this affects how many CEUs are awarded.

Step 2: Upon Approval of CEUs

Promotional Materials for the workshop must be submitted and approved. Promotional materials MUST include the following:

  • Event info: title, address, contact person, etc.
  • Start date/end date
  • Start time
  • RID CMP and/or ACET logos (depending on which credit/s you will offer)
  • SCRID Logo
  • Information on educational objectives of activity
  • Refund and cancellation policy.  It is acceptable to print contact info to learn of these policies rather than the entire policy.
  • Target audience as described in the Sponsor Form
  • Solicitation request for reasonable accommodations

The following paragraph: "SCRID is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities.  This (Professional Studies OR General Studies) program is offered for (insert # of CEUs) CEUs. Participants need (pick one: Little/none, Some, Extensive, Teaching) prior knowledge of this topic." SCRID CMP Sponsors will determine number of CEUS to be awarded.

Step 3: Payment for workshop Sponsorship

 ·         Membership is verified by the Membership Committee

·         Make checks payable to SCRID and mail to the address listed below or pay online at www.scrid.org. This payment is non-refundable.

 $25.00 for SCRID member
$50.00 for nonSCRID member

Offline checks also accepted, please click Buy Now for instructions

Step 4: Creating the Certificate of Attendance

A Blank Certificate of Attendance created by you must include: (Sample Certificate)

a) RID CMP and/or ACET logos (provided by sponsor)    
b) Activity Number (provided by sponsor)
c) Full title of event
d) Date of activity
e) Beginning and Ending Time
f) Number of CEUs awarded (determined by sponsor)
g) Presenter Name(s)
h) "RID Approved Sponsor: Southern California Registry of the Deaf"

Step 5:  Post Workshop

The following is required no later than 30 DAYS AFTER the workshop is completed.

·         Activity Report Form filled out by RID members and signed by presenter(s).

a) Participants should fill this out at the END of the workshop to verify attendance.
b) CEUs will only be given to participants whose correct membership number appears on the form. [November 2005 RID VIEWS, page 28]
c) If there are multiple presenters and each presenter wants CEUs for presenting the workshop, then each presenter must sign an Activity Report form.
d) Mail the ORIGINAL Activity Report Form to the address listed below. 

 Step 6: Submit Program Evaluation Summaries

  •  Program Evaluation Summary including all comments from the RID Evaluation Forms must be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • A blank copy of the evaluation form used at the conclusion of the workshop must also be mailed or emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
  • RID forms and procedures are subject to change without notice.  Along with this, SCRID’s procedures will change to reflect RID requirements.  Please contact the RID Approving Sponsor to verify how these changes will affect you and your organization and to obtain the new forms and/or new procedures.

 Note:   SCRID is audited by RID to determine if RID’s procedures/guidelines are adhered to for approving workshops/events.  Failure to pass the audit would result in SCRID losing sponsorship.  We ask you keep this in mind as we work together to gather information for sponsorship.

 

IMPORTANT:  Keep copies of everything you mail to SCRID.

 Send payment (payable to SCRID) and paperwork to the following address:  

 SCRID CMP Chairs

 3807 W Sierra Hwy #6-4535

 Acton, CA 93510

 For any questions or comments, contact:  SCRID CMP Chairs

 

Requesting CEUs for Participant Initiated Non-RID Activities (PINRA)

Prior to the activity:

1. Choose the activity you want to attend.  As long as the activity is educationally beneficial to you as an interpreter, it can earn CEUs.   The activity does not have to pertain strictly to interpreting.  It can be a workshop, seminar, regional or national conference of another profession or a formal in-service training by an employer. If in-service training is mandatory for your job, the training cannot be used to acquire CEUs.

2. Complete the Participant Initiated Non-RID Activities form (PINRA).  Attach pertinent documentation from activity, such as but not limited to:

a) Agenda

b) Program Book

c) Brochure announcing event

Once this information has been received, you will be advised of the Content Area (Professional Studies or General Studies) and the number of CEUs to be earned.

The PINRA form and supporting documentation must be received PRIOR to the start of the activity or CEUs will not be awarded.

3. Payment: If you are a SCRID or Affiliate Chapter member, the cost of each activity is $25, upon membership verification.  If you are not a member, the cost is $50 per activity.  This is non-refundable.  Make checks payable to SCRID or pay online. Payment must be received before CEU's can be awarded.


Offline checks also accepted, please click Buy Now for instructions.

Upon completion of the activity:

4. Attain a certificate of attendance or documentation such as an agenda or program book (of each event) signed by the presenter or organizer as proof of your attendance.  Your certificate may be made by you (sample certificate).  Please make sure the following are on it:

1)  Your name
2)  Presenter’s name
3)  Title of event/activity/workshop
4)  Dates of event/activity/workshop
5)  Start and end times (you cannot earn CEUs while on breaks and lunches)
6)  Signature of presenter or organizer
 

 

5. Submit a copy of the above documentation to your Sponsor within 30 days of the completion of activity.  The Sponsor will then send your completed paperwork to the RID National Office.

 

SCRID is audited by RID to determine if RID’s procedures/guidelines are adhered to for approving workshops/events.  Failure to pass the audit would result in SCRID losing sponsorship.  We ask you keep this in mind as we work together to gather information for sponsorship. 

PINRA form and documents may be submitted by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

or by mail to:
 
SCRID CMP Chairs
3807 W Sierra Hwy #6-4535
Acton, CA 93510

* Make copies of everything you send for your records.

 

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