656A.082 - Adoption of regulations: Qualifications and scope of practice for interpreters; establishment of ethical standards.

656A.082  Adoption of regulations: Qualifications and scope of practice for interpreters; establishment of ethical standards.  The Division shall, by regulation:

      1.  Prescribe for each professional classification of interpreters:

      (a) The level of education and professional training, experience and certification required to engage in the practice of interpreting in that classification.

      (b) The authorized scope of practice, including, without limitation, any condition, restriction or other limitation imposed on a person who practices in that classification.

      2.  Establish ethical standards for persons who engage in the practice of interpreting, including, without limitation, standards for maintaining confidential communications between an interpreter and a person who receives his or her services.

      (Added to NRS by 2007, 161; A 2009, 2401)