THE MEDICAL INTERPRETER (CH1 AN
OVERVIEW OF MEDICAL
INTERPRETING) EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
What is the difference between certificate and certification and licensure? - Answer-
Certificate is something that can prove that you have completed a course of study.
Certification means that you have demonstrated that you can perform some or all of the
skills required to enter the profession. Licensure gives you the authority to practice a
profession and is typically granted by a government agency.
What types of credentials should an interpreter keep in their portfolio? (And include
proof of?) - Answer-Education (high school diploma or equivalent), Training (minimum
40 hours), Language proficiency testing, Skills Testing, Certification
What are some Language proficiency tests that are widely recognized? - Answer-
Interagency Language Rountable (ILR) scale, The American Council on the Teaching of
Foreign Languages (ACTFL) scale in the United States or the Common European
Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) scale in Europe.
What is a career portfolio? - Answer-An organized presentation of an individuals
education, work samples and skills .
What is government certification? - Answer-Certification administered by a federal or
state government body (As of 2016 only the state of Washington requires this
certification).
What is professional certification? - Answer-An exam given by professional body.
What is Communicative Autonomy? - Answer-The capacity of each party in an
encounter to be responsible for and in control of his or her own communication.
What is the purpose of interpreting? - Answer-The purpose of interpreting is to support
communicative autonomy. Interpreters do so by facilitating communication Among
parties who d not share a common language.
What is community interpreting? - Answer-A specialization of interpreting that facilitates
access to community services for individuals who do not speak the language of service.
What is medical interpreting? - Answer-Interpreting for patients, their families and
healthcare staff in order to facilitate access to healthcare.
OVERVIEW OF MEDICAL
INTERPRETING) EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
What is the difference between certificate and certification and licensure? - Answer-
Certificate is something that can prove that you have completed a course of study.
Certification means that you have demonstrated that you can perform some or all of the
skills required to enter the profession. Licensure gives you the authority to practice a
profession and is typically granted by a government agency.
What types of credentials should an interpreter keep in their portfolio? (And include
proof of?) - Answer-Education (high school diploma or equivalent), Training (minimum
40 hours), Language proficiency testing, Skills Testing, Certification
What are some Language proficiency tests that are widely recognized? - Answer-
Interagency Language Rountable (ILR) scale, The American Council on the Teaching of
Foreign Languages (ACTFL) scale in the United States or the Common European
Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) scale in Europe.
What is a career portfolio? - Answer-An organized presentation of an individuals
education, work samples and skills .
What is government certification? - Answer-Certification administered by a federal or
state government body (As of 2016 only the state of Washington requires this
certification).
What is professional certification? - Answer-An exam given by professional body.
What is Communicative Autonomy? - Answer-The capacity of each party in an
encounter to be responsible for and in control of his or her own communication.
What is the purpose of interpreting? - Answer-The purpose of interpreting is to support
communicative autonomy. Interpreters do so by facilitating communication Among
parties who d not share a common language.
What is community interpreting? - Answer-A specialization of interpreting that facilitates
access to community services for individuals who do not speak the language of service.
What is medical interpreting? - Answer-Interpreting for patients, their families and
healthcare staff in order to facilitate access to healthcare.
