NBCMI Medical Interpreters Module 1 Review Exam Questions & Answers

What is community interpreting? - Answer A profession that facilitates access to community services for linguistically diverse clients who do not speak the language of service. Define medical interpreting. - Answer Interpreting that takes place in any health care facility setting; also known as Health Care Interpreting. Are medical interpreter's community interpreters? - Answer Yes What is the purpose of interpreting? - Answer provide communication between 2 individuals that not share the same language Describe communicative autonomy. - Answer capacity (ability) of each party in an encounter to be responsible for and in control communication (or allow parties to direct communication, asking question to each other) Which area of community interpreting has become the most professionalized? - Answer Medical Interpreting (Healthcare setting) List the minimum requirements for a community interpreter to practice as an interpreter. - Answer -Be 18 years old or older, -Hold a high school diploma or equivalent -Demonstrate bilingualism and literacy, preferably by showing a language proficiency test -Hold a certificate for professional interpreter training, at least 40 hours.