FAQs
Nope! Project Level Up has two tracks: the cohort track and a self-directed track. Check out our self-directed page!
Yes, if accepted into the program. Participants who complete the cohort track in its entirety will earn 12.6 RID CEUs No partial CEUs will be awarded.
Yes, the equivalence criterion is as follows: If no baccalaureate degree, on a case-by-case basis and in consultation with RSA, educational equivalence may be used in place of the baccalaureate degree. Educational equivalence includes RID or state certification (with medical interpreting endorsements if applicable). OR If no RID or state certification, on a case-by-case basis and in consultation with RSA, life experience may be used in place of the RID or state certification. Life experience may include interpreter training workshops or college courses. Applicants should be able to provide proof of successful completion of educational experiences.
To qualify for the Level Up program an applicant must: Live in the U.S. or U.S. territories Possess 3+ years of interpreting experience Possess a B.A. Degree or Equivalent (see next question) Possess a background and interest in interpreting in Healthcare. Have access to appropriate technology for online learning and video conferencing capabilities, e.g., Zoom, GoReact. Possess a willingness to work with consumers and colleagues from all backgrounds, including individuals from traditionally underrepresented and marginalized communities including Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC), Heritage Language Signers, and interpreters from rural areas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWVByL6aW3g
We welcome and encourage all interpreters from diverse backgrounds to apply including hearing, Deaf, Hard of Hearing, heritage signers, and individuals from underrepresented communities.
The program is free for 35 qualified applicants. The program selection criteria is listed below.
The program runs for 8 months starting January 13, 2025 to August 11, 2025. There are two phases of the program: An online Educational Phase that totals 96 hours. This includes 8 modules to be completed on Canvas. An Experiential Learning portion that totals 30 hours. This includes 5 hours of observation, 15 hours of mock interpreting work which includes 5 asynchronous mock interpreting scenarios which focus on body systems and healthcare interactions, and 10 hours of case consultation to be completed online with an assigned Supervisor. All work is completed on GoReact platform and other video platforms. Cohort Phase [...]
Project Level Up is a self-directed track that is open to anyone who wants to take their abilities to the next level related to interpreting in healthcare settings.
Yes, you are welcome to do it as a group. Although for each person to get CEUs, they will need to enroll individually to go through the webshop and meet the webshop requirements (pre/post survey, quizzes, CEU/Certificate request form). This can be done with everyone bringing a laptop and going through it together or completing it on their own at another time.
For modules, you will receive the certificate once your CEUs are verified and processed whereas for webshops, you will get your certificate automatically upon submission of CEU/Certificate request form. Please note that occasionally certificates take time to generate. You may email catiecenter@stkate.edu if you did not receive your certificate. Your certificate will be emailed to you in the form of a PDF.
The CATIE Center processes your CEUs to RID. When you fill out the CEU/Certificate request form after completing a post-assessment at the end of the course, you will get a copy of your responses. Receiving the copy of your responses via email confirms your request went through. This request form ensures you will get your CEUs as well as a certificate. Note that we state the date when CEUs will be processed on the CEU/Certificate request receipt. If you notice an error, please email catiecenter@stkate.edu to inform us of an incorrect RID member identification number and provide the correct one.