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Hawaii Quality Assurance System

The Hawaii Quality Assurance System (HQAS) is a statewide credential for American Sign Language interpreters administered by the Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB).

Take the Test

Are you an interpreter interested in obtaining the HQAS credential? Please click here for testing information.

Continuing Education Program

If you are already an HQAS credentialed interpreter you can find more information about our Continuing Education Program by clicking here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the different levels mean?

How is the HQAS test evaluated?

How long is the HQAS credential good for?