Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I become an interpreter?
2. Where can I get training?
3. How can I get certified in Arizona?
4. How do I become a member?
5. How do I find an interpreter?
6. How do I ask questions of the members of the ACIA?
7. What are the by-laws of the ACIA?
8. Does the ACIA have a code of ethics?
9. Where can I find previous versions of the Communique or InterPress?

1. How do I become an interpreter?
Be fluent in English and another language.
Assess your other skills:

• Do you have a good memory?
• Are you able to think on your feet?
• Are you a good speaker?
• Are you able to perform several mental tasks at once?
• Are you able to transfer meaning from one language to another so that a monolingual speaker of either language can understand?

2. Where can I get training?
Agnese Haury Institute for Court Interpretation at the University of Arizona, Tucson. Intensive, 3-week course held each summer.
Southern California School of Interpretation Santa Fe Springs. Call (562) 863-0026.
College of Charleston
Monterey Institute of International Studies
Workshops and presentations.

3. How can I get certified in Arizona?
Currently there are no certifications available in Arizona.

4. How do I become a member?
Check out our Membership Information page for more information.

5. How do I find an interpreter?
Go to our Search Member Profiles page to find the right interpreter for you.

6. How do I ask questions of the members of the ACIA?
Questions about Ethics
Terminology
Board Members:

7. What are the by-laws of the ACIA?
Go to our By-Laws and Code of Ethics page to learn more about our by-laws.

8. Does the ACIA have a code of ethics?
Go to our By-Laws and Code of Ethics page to learn more about the ACIA Code of Ethics.

9. Where can I find previous versions of the Communique or InterPress?
Go to our Resources page to download the Communique, InterPress and other resource materials.