CASLI Prep - Ethics
The CPC was established by who? - answer National Association of the Deaf (NAD) &
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
Goal of CPC - answer-uphold high standards of professionalism & ethical conduct for
interpreters
Guiding Principles - answer-offer the basis upon which the tenets are articulated
Tenets - answer-act as a guide to professional behavior
-should be viewed holistically
Illustrative Behavior - answer-not exhaustive
-indicative of the conduct that may either conform to or violate a specific tenet or the
CPC as a whole
What to do when in doubt of what's right? - answer-refer to the EXPLICIT language of
the tenet
-If farther clarification is needed, direct questions to the national office of RID
Should there be various CPCs based on the type of interpreting setting? - answer-NO
-The CPC is sufficient to encompass interpreter roles and responsibilities in every type
of situation (educational, legal, medical..)
-A separate code for each area of interpreting is neither necessary nor advisable
Philosophy of the CPC (Rights of the American Deaf Community) - answer-Inalienable
rights of the American Deaf Community
--full and equal communication
--participation in all aspects of society
--informed choice
-- highest quality interpreting services
These rights are the foundation of the tenets, principles, and behaviors set forth in this
Code of Professional Conduct.
Can the CPC Change over time? - answer-YES
-CPC is a working document that is expected to change over time.
-The guiding principles and the illustrative behaviors may change periodically to meet
the needs and requirements of the RID Ethical Practices System.
-Tenets = voted on by Members of RID & NAD
, -Guiding Principles & Illustrative Behaviors = do not require a vote of the members.
However, members are encouraged to recommend changes for future updates.
Ethical Obligation of every Interpreter - answer-exercise judgment
-employ critical thinking
-apply the benefits of practical experience
-reflect on past actions
Concepts represented by the Guiding Principles - answer1) confidentiality
2) linguistic & professional competence
3) impartiality
4) professional growth & development
e) ethical business practices
f) rights of participants in interpreted situations to informed choice
Driving Force Behind the Guiding Principles - answer"the interpreter will do no harm"
Standard governing Interpreter's conduct - answer-"REASONABLE INTERPRETER"
standard
-represents the hypothetical interpreter who is..
1) appropriately educated
2) informed
3) capable
4) aware of professional standards
5) fair-minded
Conflict of Interest - answer-my INTERESTS & RESPONSIBILITIES contradict
-a conflict between the private interests (personal, financial, or professional) and the
official or professional responsibilities of an interpreter in a position of trust, whether
actual or perceived, deriving from a specific interpreting situation
-interpreting for a super close friend or family member
Confidentiality in Different Settings - answer-know and respect/ follow the standards of
confidentiality in each interpreting setting (elementary, secondary, post-secondary,
legal, medical, mental health) might all be slightly different
Reasonable Interpreter Standard - answer-includes that professional interpreters are
expected to know the general requirements and applicability of various levels of
confidentiality
Exemptions to Confidentiality - answer1) federal and state laws requiring mandatory
reporting of..
1a) abuse
1b) threats of suicide
2) responding to subpoenas
The CPC was established by who? - answer National Association of the Deaf (NAD) &
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
Goal of CPC - answer-uphold high standards of professionalism & ethical conduct for
interpreters
Guiding Principles - answer-offer the basis upon which the tenets are articulated
Tenets - answer-act as a guide to professional behavior
-should be viewed holistically
Illustrative Behavior - answer-not exhaustive
-indicative of the conduct that may either conform to or violate a specific tenet or the
CPC as a whole
What to do when in doubt of what's right? - answer-refer to the EXPLICIT language of
the tenet
-If farther clarification is needed, direct questions to the national office of RID
Should there be various CPCs based on the type of interpreting setting? - answer-NO
-The CPC is sufficient to encompass interpreter roles and responsibilities in every type
of situation (educational, legal, medical..)
-A separate code for each area of interpreting is neither necessary nor advisable
Philosophy of the CPC (Rights of the American Deaf Community) - answer-Inalienable
rights of the American Deaf Community
--full and equal communication
--participation in all aspects of society
--informed choice
-- highest quality interpreting services
These rights are the foundation of the tenets, principles, and behaviors set forth in this
Code of Professional Conduct.
Can the CPC Change over time? - answer-YES
-CPC is a working document that is expected to change over time.
-The guiding principles and the illustrative behaviors may change periodically to meet
the needs and requirements of the RID Ethical Practices System.
-Tenets = voted on by Members of RID & NAD
, -Guiding Principles & Illustrative Behaviors = do not require a vote of the members.
However, members are encouraged to recommend changes for future updates.
Ethical Obligation of every Interpreter - answer-exercise judgment
-employ critical thinking
-apply the benefits of practical experience
-reflect on past actions
Concepts represented by the Guiding Principles - answer1) confidentiality
2) linguistic & professional competence
3) impartiality
4) professional growth & development
e) ethical business practices
f) rights of participants in interpreted situations to informed choice
Driving Force Behind the Guiding Principles - answer"the interpreter will do no harm"
Standard governing Interpreter's conduct - answer-"REASONABLE INTERPRETER"
standard
-represents the hypothetical interpreter who is..
1) appropriately educated
2) informed
3) capable
4) aware of professional standards
5) fair-minded
Conflict of Interest - answer-my INTERESTS & RESPONSIBILITIES contradict
-a conflict between the private interests (personal, financial, or professional) and the
official or professional responsibilities of an interpreter in a position of trust, whether
actual or perceived, deriving from a specific interpreting situation
-interpreting for a super close friend or family member
Confidentiality in Different Settings - answer-know and respect/ follow the standards of
confidentiality in each interpreting setting (elementary, secondary, post-secondary,
legal, medical, mental health) might all be slightly different
Reasonable Interpreter Standard - answer-includes that professional interpreters are
expected to know the general requirements and applicability of various levels of
confidentiality
Exemptions to Confidentiality - answer1) federal and state laws requiring mandatory
reporting of..
1a) abuse
1b) threats of suicide
2) responding to subpoenas
