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PARTICIPANT INITIATED
NON-RID ACTIVITIES (PINRAs)

Participant Initiated Non-RID Activities (PINRAs) allow interpreters to earn CEUs for educational experiences not offered by an RID-approved sponsor. They provide flexibility to pursue conferences, trainings, courses, and other learning opportunities that strengthen your interpreting practice.  These activities must:

  • Be provided by an organization with recognized standards in its field

  • Have a clear educational format

  • Include defined learning objectives

  • Demonstrate relevance to your interpreting practice

Examples of eligible PINRAs include:

  • Auditing a college course

  • Non-credit courses at educational institutions

  • Employer in-service trainings

  • Corporate or association workshops (e.g., ABA, teacher associations, social work organizations)

  • School district trainings

  • Conferences from other professions

Important:

  • You must apply for PINRA approval before attending the activity.

  • PINRAs cannot be used for sponsor-initiated or group activities.

How to Apply

GaRID requests that all PINRAs be submitted at least 10 days before the activity.

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Step 1: Choose Your Activity

Select the workshop, course, conference, or training you plan to attend.
Your activity does not need to be interpreting-specific. It simply must offer meaningful learning that benefits you as a practitioner.  If it supports your professional growth, it may qualify for CEUs.

Examples:

  • Legal conference

  • Educational training

  • Corporate DEI training

  • College course
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Step 2: Determine the Content Area

Identify whether the activity falls under:

  • Professional Studies (PS), or

  • General Studies (GS)

Not sure?
Select “Unsure” on the form—GaRID CMP will assess it for you.

CEU reminder:

  • 1.0 CEU = 10 contact hours

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Step 3: Submit Your PINRA Application

Complete the online PINRA Application Form. Attach supporting materials such as:

  • Conference agenda

  • Course description

  • Schedule/program book

Before the activity begins, you must:

  • Submit the form

  • Attach documentation

  • Receive an approval email from GaRID CMP

You will receive a copy of your submission at the email you provide.
 

Processing time:
GaRID CMP responds within 1 week with approval, revision requests, or a request for additional information. If you don’t hear back within 7 days, email: CMP@GaRID.org.

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Step 4: Verify Your Attendance

Once the activity is complete, submit proof of participation. 
 

Documentation may include:

  • Proof of registration

  • Attendance verification

  • Conference completion certificate

  • Agenda showing hours attended

These documents are required for GaRID to award accurate CEUs.

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Step 5: Pay Your PINRA Fee

Log into the GaRID Member Portal to complete your payment. Payment must be received before CEUs can be posted.

 

Need Help?

We’re here to support you through the process. Email the CMP team anytime at CMP@GaRID.org.

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