For DSHS Social Service Interpreter and Document Translator credentials, after you have passed the required tests, you will receive notification by email with instructions to log in to LTC Gateway to view the letter with test scores and information on completing the free Social Services Orientation and Ethics Orientation trainings. When you complete the orientations, go to the Credentials tab to request your credential.
For medical interpreter candidates, submit the test score reports of the written and oral tests you passed (should be within two years of test date) to dshsct@dshs.wa.gov. LTC will enter the test information on your Gateway profile. You will then receive notification by email with instructions to log in to LTC Gateway to view the letter with test scores and information on completing the free Medical Orientation and Ethics Orientation trainings. When you complete the orientations, go to the Credentials tab to request your DSHS Medical Interpreter-Recognized credential.
The Medical Orientation and Ethics Orientation trainings apply only to candidates requesting a DSHS medical interpreter credential for the first time.