How can I see how many CEUs I already have or if my CEUs were submitted?

You can find out what CEUs the RID National Office has recorded for you in two ways:

1. Go to the RID Membership login page. Input your user name and password, click on View Transcript, and you should see your earned CEUs.

2. You can request an official transcript from the RID National Office. Contact your local CMP Administrator for more information on this.

Please allow up to 6 months for the RID National Office to apply newly earned CEUs.

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How much are TRID's sponsorship fees?

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How do I know which Content Area my activity falls under?

The Content Area in which interpreters can earn CEUs are divided into two categories:

1. Professional Studies (PS) - linguistic & cultural studies; theoretical & experiential studies; specialization studies

2. General Studies (GS) - human service & leadership; general knowledge studies

Professional Studies contains content that directly affects the field of interpreting. A minimum of 6.0 CEUs must be completed in the PS content area by the conclusion of each 4-year CMP cycle.

Examples of PS topics:
Linguistics Culture, Theory of Interpreting, Applications of Interpreting, Interpreting Skill Development, Professional Ethics, Learning a New Language

General Studies topics enhance critical thinking skills and knowledge. There are no minimum requirements for CEUs in this category, however, only 2 CEUs will be counted toward required 8 CEUs for certification maintenance.

Examples of GS topics:
Toastmaster Program, Conference on Alzheimer’s, Karate, Gardening for the Not-So-Green Thumb

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I live in a rural area where CMP sponsored activities are not convenient to attend. What can I do to maintain my RID certification?

If CMP sponsored activities are not available to you, your alternate options of earning CMP CEUs are: Academic Coursework, Participant-Initiated Non-RID Activities and Independent Studies.

You can take a class, attend a non-sponsored conference or workshop, do research on a topic, analyze an article, work on a skill using videos or other designed program, or find a CD-ROM or web-based workshop.

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If I want to host an activity and offer RID CMP CEUs to participants, what steps do I need to take for sponsorship?

Step 1: Contact your local sponsor, Heather Lawson, at cmp@tnrid.org to discuss your activity proposal/ideas.

Step 2: Complete the Continuing Education Activity webform, including presenter bio and workshop description and educational objectives.

Step 3: Mail a check to cover the sponsorship fee 45 days prior to the start date of your activity to:

Heather Lawson, TRID CMP Sponsor
PO Box 51692
Knoxville, TN 37950

Step 4: Monitor the attendance of participants wishing to earn CEUs for the activity. Those arriving late or leaving early will not earn the same # of CEUs as those in attendance for the full time. Note the time difference next to their name on the SCANTRON form.

Step 5: At the conclusion of your activity have your participating RID CMP & ACET members turn in to you an activity evaluation and sign the official SCANTRON form (your TRID CMP sponsor will supply you with these). Only participants & instructors whose names & RID member #s are on the SCANTRON form will earn CEUs for the activity. Issuing a certificate of attendance is optional.

Step 6: Make copies of the SCANTRON forms & evaluations for your records. Mail the originals to your CMP sponsor no later than one month following the activity.

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Why can’t I correspond with the national RID CMP administrator and send her my paperwork directly?

Regional/Local CMP sponsors have been designated to handle the processing of CMP forms, advise area interpreters of the process and acceptable activities, and serve as the liaison for the national RID CMP administrator. Without these local administrators/sponsors, the one RID CMP Administrator would be inundated daily with thousands of inquiries and tons of CMP materials, slowing the turn-around time to a creep. Also, with the updated website, much of the "paperwork" to RID is no longer done by paper and instead requires a user account on the new website to submit and manage activities.

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