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What is a code of ethics? - Answer Code of ethics is a set principles or values that governs the conduct of members of profession; while they're engage in enactment of that profession. What is standard of practice? - Answer A set of guidelines that define what an interpreter does in performance of his or her role, that is, the tasks and skills the interpreter should be able to perform in the course of fulfilling the duties of the profession. What is CCHI? - Answer CCHI stands for Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters. What is NBCMI? - Answer NBCMI stands for National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters. What is NCIHC? - Answer NCIHC Stands for National Council on Interpreting in Health Care. When does NCIHC publish the National Codes of Ethics for Interprets in Health Care? - Answer 2004 What is the 9 principles for code of ethic? - Answer 1) Confidentiality 2) Accuracy 3) Impartially 4) Role Boundaries 5) Cultural Awareness 6) Respect 7) Advocacy 8) Professional Development 9) Professionalism Confidentiality - Answer The interpreter protects written patient information in his or her possession. Accuracy - Answer The interpreter maintain transparency. Impartially - Answer The interpreter does not allow personal judgment or cultural values to influence objectivity. Role Boundaries - Answer The interpreter limits personal involvement with all parties during the interpreting assignment. Cultural Awareness - Answer The Interpreter alerts all parties to any significant cultural misunderstandings that arises. Respect - Answer The interpreter promotes patient autonomy. Advocacy - Answer The interpreter may speaks out to protect an individual from a serious harm. Professional Development - Answer The Interpreter seeks feedback to improve his or her performance. Professionalism - Answer The Interpreter is prepared for all assignments. What is community interpreting? - Answer A community interpreting is a specialization of interpreting that facilitate access to community services. What is medical interpreting? - Answer Medical Interpreting is a specialization of a community interpreting that facilitate access to healthcare. What is the purpose of interpreting? - Answer The purpose of interpreting is to facilitates between parties who does not share a common language. Describe a communicative Autonomy? - Answer It is the capacity of each party in an encounter to be responsible for and in control of his or her own communication. What is the minimum requirements of a community or medical interpreter to practice as an interpreter? - Answer The minimum requirements are: 1) Be at least 18 years old 2) High School Diploma or Equivalent 3) Demonstrate Bilingualism and Literacy, preferably by showing proof of a valid language proficiency test. 4) Hold a certificate for professional training in community or medical at least 40 hours. What is the differences between certificate and certification? - Answer A certificate is an official document attesting to participation in training as short as one hour and as long as two years of study in university. A certification is a process by which a third party, whether a governmental, professional organization or accredited professional body, attest that an individual is qualified to provide a particular service. Which kind of organizations develops recognized certification programs for interpreter. - Answer Government or professional organizations. Name the organizations that provides national medical interpreter certification. - Answer NBCHI & CCHI