Medical Interpreter Certification Written Exam Questions with Solutions

Medical Interpreter Certification Written Exam Questions with Solutions NCIHC Standards of Practice Accuracy Confidentiality Impartiality Respect Cultural Awareness Role Boundaries Professionalism Professional Development Advocacy IMIA Standards of Practice Confidentiality Accuracy Role Boundaries Impartiality Professionalism Development Accuracy Steps of FFIT 1. Raise your hand to intervene 2. Use third person 3. Be brief 4. Be transparent 5. Go back to being a conduit Opposite ends of Incremental Intervention Removing barriers to communication <> Undermining LEP-provider relationship Register Level of formality Lowering the register does not equal explaining. Explaining is the job of the provider Steps of sight translation 1. Read 2. Identify unfamiliar concepts 3. Analyze register 4. Ask for clarification 5. Translate at a steady pace Triggers to advocacy Life, health, or dignity in danger, specifically due to systemic barriers Positioning sit next to and slightly behind LEP person Positioning for trauma survivors person may need additional space, may reach out to interpreter for comfort Modalities of interpretation On-site OPI VRI Roles/Functions of Interpreter Conduit Clarifier Mediator Advocate How do you determine what role to use? The least invasive role that ensures effective communication The rules of interpreting 1. Add no meaning 2. Omit no meaning 3. Change no meaning Accuracy Maintaining all units of meaning in a way that sounds natural in the target language Role of Conduit Basic role of the interpreter, serving as the voice of both patient and provider Role of Clarifier Checking for understanding, removing any doubts Role of Cultural Broker Detecting cultural misunderstandings, providing the necessary cultural framework to provide understanding Role of Advocate When someone's health, well-being, or dignity is at risk - most active role, most rare CLAS Standards - culturally and linguistically appropriate services - provides language assistance and information, promote ongoing improvement and accountability for culturally appropriate care CHIA Standards of Practice 1. ETHICAL PRINCIPLES FOR HEALTHCARE INTERPRETERS 2. STANDARDIZED INTERPRETING PROTOCOLS 3. GUIDANCE ON INTERPRETER ROLES AND INTERVENTIONS