Is there national certification for community interpreters?

The assertion that there is no national certification specifically for community interpreters while acknowledging that there are certifications available for medical interpreters reflects the reality of the current certification landscape. Medical interpreting has a well-defined and established framework that includes national certification through organizations such as the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI) and the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI).

Community interpreters, on the other hand, typically do not have a standardized national certification. The field of community interpreting encompasses a wide range of settings and languages, and often, the requirements for interpreters in these roles are determined more by local regulations or specific organization needs than by a national standard. This lack of a cohesive national certification for community interpreters means that individuals working in community settings might not need formal certification, making this option accurate in describing the current state of community interpreting certification.