Board for Evaluation of Interpreters Continuing Education Program
Individuals who have received a Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) certification through the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) are required to maintain their certification by verifying that four continuing education units (CEUs) have been completed every two years. This requirement applies to all BEI certification levels granted through DHS: Basic, Advanced, and Master.
To learn more about how to maintain your Wisconsin BEI certification, see our DHS Board for Evaluation of Interpreters Certification Maintenance Manual, P-03721 (PDF).
One contact hour is equal to .1 CEU.
10 contact hours are equal to 1 CEU.
Four CEUs are equal to 40 contact hours.
Certification cycles are on a standard two-year schedule. This cycle is July 1–June 30 of odd-numbered years. For example: July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025.
Certification renewals are due by June 30 of odd-numbered years. For example: June 20, 2023.
- Professional studies (PS): two CEUs (20 hours)
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): one CEU (10 hours)
- General studies (GS): no required amount, however individuals are allowed to get up to one CEU (10 hours) of general studies
Based on when initial certification is granted, CEUs will be prorated on a quarterly basis. If you become newly BEI certified in the middle of a certification cycle, you may not be required to obtain all four CEUs. The CEU cycle is broken down as follows:
| Quarter Certification is Received | Months within That Quarter | Number of CEUs Required per Category | Total Number of CEUs Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Quarter | July, August, September of odd year | PS – 2.0 CEUs DEI – 1.0 CEUs | 4 CEUs |
| 2nd Quarter | October, November, December of odd year | PS – 1.75 CEUs DEI – .875 CEUs | 3.5 CEUs |
| 3rd Quarter | January, February, March of even year | PS – 1.5 CEUs DEI – .75 CEUs | 3 CEUs |
| 4th Quarter | April, May, June of even year | PS – 1.25 CEUs DEI – .625 CEUs | 2.5 CEUs |
| 5th Quarter | July, August, September of even year | PS – 1.0 CEUs DEI – .5 CEUs | 2 CEUs |
| 6th Quarter | October, November, December of even year | PS – .75 CEUs DEI – .375 CEUs | 1.5 CEUs |
| 7th Quarter | January, February, March of odd year | PS – .50 CEUs DEI – .25 CEUs | 1 CEU |
| 8th Quarter | April, May, June of odd year | 0 CEUs | 0 CEUs |
It is $90.00 to renew your Wisconsin BEI certification. Payment is required by June 30 of the odd year.
Note: The renewal fee payment will begin in 2025 and continue for all subsequent two-year periods.
To renew a Wisconsin BEI certification, individuals must:
- Send their CEU tracking log and/or Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) transcript to the Wisconsin BEI email at dhswibei@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
- Send $90.00 renewal fee, in the form of a money order or cashier's check, to:
ODHH
c/o BEI Renewal
1 West Wilson St.
PO Box 2659
Madison, WI 53701-2659
To maintain a BEI certification with DHS, individuals must submit either their BEI CEU Tracking Log and/or Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) transcript to verify the CEU requirements have been met. This documentation must be submitted by June 30 of the odd year. If this documentation is not received by this time, certifications may expire.
Individuals may be requested to send additional verification of CEUs they obtained. If sufficient evidence is not received, their certification may expire.
See the DHS Board for Evaluation of Interpreters Certification Maintenance Manual, P-03721 (PDF) to learn about the required documentation for CEUs. All documentation should be sent to the Wisconsin BEI email at dhswibei@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
Effective July 1, 2023, all Wisconsin BEI certifications will have a biannual expiration date. Renewal of your BEI certification will be required. The first two-year cycle will be July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025.
Per the 2019 Wisconsin Act 17. a person who is licensed by the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) shall notify DHS in writing within 30 days if the person's certification or membership that is required for the license is revoked or invalidated.