1. Language Testing and Certification Program (LTC) Department of Social and Health Services

2. About LTC Thompson vs. Reyes Consent Decree, 1991

3. Who takes an LTC test? To be Interpreters Translators DSHS Employees Licensed Agency Personnel (LAPL)

4. What languages does LTC test? Certified languages Cambodian, Chinese-Cantonese, Chinese-Mandarin, Korean, Laotian, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese Screened Languages Any other language, other than those above

5. Authorizations and Certifications Certifications Medical Interpreter Social Services Interpreter Translator Employee/LAPL Authorizations Medical Interpreter Social Service Interpreter Employee/LAPL Cost: Interpreter Written $30 Oral $45 Translator $50

6. Updates Draft Text: Chapter 388-03 WAC Hearing on 11/25/2014 10:00am dshsct@dshs.wa.gov On-line registration www.dshs.wa.gov/ltc Website update FTE