Interpreter training questions and answers 2024/2025

Interpreter trainingmedical interpreters can be: - correct answer 1. PT or FT for face-to-face or remote interpreting 2. dual-role 3. freelance Basic purpose of a medical interpreter - correct answer To facilitate understanding in communication between people who are speaking different languages What is facilitation? - correct answer The act of making something easier. Implies that the interpreter is active, rather than passive Four types of communication barriers: - correct answer 1. linguistic barriers 2. barriers of register 3. cultural barriers 4. systemic barriers Explain linguistic barriers - correct answer 1. the patient and provider speak entirely different languages 2. the patient and provide may speak a little bit of each other's language, but not enough to ensure appropriate communication in a medical setting *conduit Explain barriers of register - correct answer Use of complex language to someone less educated, english proficient, or familiar to medical terms *clarifier Explain cultural barriers - correct answer Different cultural beliefs about health and healing, or the doctor's authority and the patient's autonomy *culture broker