Since July 1, 1994, the RID Certification Maintenance Program (CMP) has served as a way for interpreters to "maintain their skill levels and keep up with developments in the interpreting field" through life-long learning.

Interpreters participate in educational activities to earn continuing education units (CEUs) during their cycle. The CEU is an international standard wherein 10 contact hours equals 1 CEU.

Each cycle is four years long, during which the interpreter must earn 8 CEUs. Six (6) CEUs must be in the area of Professional Studies. If the interpreter also maintains a speciality certificate, 2 of the 6 CEUs in Professional Studies must be in their field of specialization. CEUs may also be earned in the area of General Studies, however only 2 CEUs will count toward certification maintenance.

In order to facilitate the operation of the program, RID Approved Sponsors across the country evaluate and approve different educational activities. We are fortunate enough to have TRID as one of these sponsors.

Ways to earn Continuing Education Units:

1. Sponsor Initiated Activities: 
    1. workshops, short courses, conferences, silent weekends, CD ROM Workshop, etc.
    2. fill out the evaluation and sign the attendance form at the end of the activity
2. Participant Initiated Activities:
    1. in-service workshops, workshops or conferences of other organizations, etc.
    2. have a PINRA approved ahead of time and have proof of attendance
3. Academic Coursework Activities:
    1. any classes taken at an accredited college or university for which you earned a grade of C or above
    2. submit an ACA with a copy of your academic transcript any time after completion of the course but before the end of your CMP cycle
4. Independent Study Activities:
    1. home study with videos, research or literature reviews, study groups, acting as a mentor or being mentored, curriculum/workshop development, teaching a workshop for the first time, etc.
    2. have an Independent Study Plan approved before starting

If you have any questions, please contact Heather Lawson, your local CMP Administrator.