There are multiple certifications available to ASL interpreters. The questions you need to ask yourself are: 1.) What kind of work do I want to do? 2.) Where do I want to live? 3.) Do I want to travel with interpreting? These questions are important, as it will help you determine which test is best for you to take. Options of exams: Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA): This certification will provide you certification for K-12 work only. This certification

This depends on the state in which you live and/or intend on doing work as an interpreter. In the State of Missouri, it is required to have both a certification and license in order to practice. The Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH) oversees certification, and the Division of Professional Registration, State Committee of Interpreters (SCI) oversees licensure. For more information on certification, please visit the www.mchh.mo.gov For more informatio

If you are interested in becoming an interpreter in the State of Missouri, you should look at the Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing website for more information about the steps to become a certified interpreter. Their website is www.mcdhh.mo.gov