Health Care Interpreter Renewal

All Oregon State approved HCI letters Qualified and Certified are valid for 4 years from the date of issue (OAR 950-050-0100 and 950-050-0110). If the qualification or certification has not been renewed within 1 year (12 months) of the expiration date, the HCI shall re-apply as a new applicant (OAR 950-050-0120).

Renewing HCIs may renew as early as, but no more than, 60-days before the expiration date of the current credential.

For renewing Sign Language Interpreters please go to the Sign Language Interpreting Page

Health Care Interpreter (HCI) Qualified and Certified Continuing Education Requirements

Renewing Qualified:Checklist

Renewing Certified:Checklist

Renewing your Qualified or Certified Letter

All Oregon State approved HCI letters (Qualified and Certified are valid for 4 years from the date of issue (OAR 950-050-0100 and 950-050-0110). According to the new Rule Housebill 2359, Health Care Interpreters are no longer required to be certified; it is optional.

All Qualified and Certified HCI's must complete 24 hours of OHA approved continuing education (CEU) (OAR 950-050-0090):

Six hours of health care interpreter ethics
Six hours of interpretation skills
Twelve hours that cover any topics accepted for continuing education by interpreter certification testing centers
For Renewing Qualified Sign Language Interpreters: In addition to the CEUs above, please complete an OHA approved 60 hour HCI training course and send proof of certificate of completion. See the training page for approved training organizations.

Approved CEUs from the following organizations will be accepted by OHA for the renewal of HCI letters:

Step 1: Complete your required continuing education hours

Please use this form to list the 24 CEUs

Step 2: Complete your Health Care Interpreter Renewal Application in the Portal

Applications should be entered into the portal, linked above.

If you are experiencing difficulties accesing your portal account, please email us at: HCI.program@odhsoha.oregon.gov

Hard copy applications:

English Version: Health Care Interpreter Renewal Application

Spanish Version: Health Care Interpreter Renewal Application

If you need assistance or have HCI application/program related questions, please send an email to HCI.program@odhsoha.oregon.gov or, call 971-673-3378 and we will respond to your message as soon as we are able.