ATIO Certification

PROFESSIONAL REGULATION UNDER ONTARIO LAW

Healthcare Interpretation Network Job Fair, 5 June 2015Elizabeth Abraham, Director, Community Interpreters and Medical Interpreters

All About ATIO

Founded in 1920 Oldest  organization of translators, conference

interpreters, court interpreters and terminologists in Canada

The first translators' association in the world whose certified members are deemed professionals by law

February 1989: Province of Ontario granted a reserved title for certified members of ATIO through the Association of Translators and Interpreters Act (1989)

The Road to Certification

Canadian Translators Terminologists and Interpreters Council (CTTIC) www.cttic.org

The national body that represents professional translators, interpreters and terminologists

Mission: to maintain and promote professional standards in translation, interpretation and terminology to ensure (high-quality) communication across linguistic and cultural communities in Canada through a national standardized examination

Legal Status of Certified Language Professionals

The titles of “certified translator”, “certified terminologist”, “certified interpreter”, “certified conference interpreter” and “certified court interpreter” are granted by the provincial regulatory bodies for these professions.

CTTIC is responsible for the application of uniform standards for professional certification across Canada.

CTTIC administers the various exams that confer the right to use these titles.

Canadian Coalition on Community InterpretingGoals

Establish common ground around existing practices and activities

Create a foundation and framework for professionalization

Assist regulatory bodies to establish standards for certification

Coordinated by CTTIC Past President,

Faith Cormier

Interpreter: a Defined Profession

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ATIO Certification vs. OCCI Accreditation

StatusATIO Certification OCCI Accreditation

Provincially legislated, reserved title by provincial regulatory body

Self-regulated

ATIO Certification vs. OCCI Accreditation

ScopeATIO Certification OCCI Accreditation

National Provincial

ATIO Certification vs. OCCI Accreditation

Recognition by Government AgenciesATIO Certification OCCI Accreditation

Certified members accepted by all levels of government

Not recognized

ATIO Certification vs. OCCI Accreditation

ComponentsATIO Certification OCCI Accreditation

Education requirement (or sufficient hours) and certification exam

Screening for education requirement

ATIO Certification vs. OCCI Accreditation

Languages to be available by exam

ATIO Certification OCCI Accreditation

Stage 1: top 6-8 languages in OntarioStage 2: TBD

N/A

ATIO Certification vs. OCCI Accreditation

Cost

ATIO Certification OCCI Accreditation$167 promo rate (application fee is deducted if applicant is accepted)

$20 + application fees

For more information aboutATIO Certification

Elizabeth Abraham, Director

Community Interpreters and Medical Interpreters

elizabethjabraham@gmail.com

416.315.0049