The Community Interpreter - Practice
Exam
What is Community Interpreting? - answerA specialization of interpreting used in
community-based settings to facilitate access to community services such as medical,
educational, and social services.
You support equal access to community services by facilitating communication and
understanding.
Define medical interpreting: - answerInterpreting for patients, their family and a
healthcare provider.
What is the purpose of interpreting? - answerTo facilitate communication between
parties who do not share a common language.
Describe Communicative Autonomy: - answerThe capacity of each party in an
encounter to be responsible for and in control of his/her own communication.
Which area of community interpreting has become the most professionalized? -
answerMedical
List the minimum requirements as an interpreter: - answer- Be 18 years old
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Be proficient in two languages
- Hold a certificate for professional interpreter training (at least 40 hrs)
Difference between certificate and certification: - answerCertification is the process.
Certificate is the official document showing completion of the process.
Which kinds of organizations develop recognized certification programs for interpreters?
- answerProfessional organizations or government entities.
Name the organizations that provide national medical interpreter certification programs:
- answerCCHI- Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
NBCMI- National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters
What is a code of ethics? - answerA set of principles or values that govern the conduct
of members of a profession while they are engaged in the encounter of that profession.
, The "rules" that show us what we should do.
What are standards of practice? - answerA set of guidelines that show us "the how" to
perform in a profession. (Guidelines to code of ethics)
List some differences between ethics and standards of practice: - answerEthics are the
rule, Standards of Practice are the guidelines.
Ethics is more strict, Standards of Practice is more flexible.
Ethics is what we should do, Standards of Practice are how we do it.
What does NCIHC stand for and when did they publish the National Code of Ethics for
Interpreters in Health Care? - answerNCIHC - National Council on Interpreting in Health
Care
Published in 2004.
Name the nine principles in the NCIHC code of ethics with one Standard of Practice
each: - answer1. Confidentiality
- The interpreter protects written patient information in his or her possession.
2. Respect
- The interpreter promotes patient autonomy.
3. Accuracy
- The interpreter maintains transparency.
4. Professionalism
- The interpreter is prepared for all assignments.
5. Impartiality
- The interpreter does not allow personal judgments or cultural values to influence
objectivity.
6. Cultural Awareness
- The interpreter alerts all parties to any significant cultural misunderstanding that
arises.
7. Role Boundaries
- The interpreter limits personal involvement with all parties during the interpreting
assignment.
8. Advocacy
- The interpreter may speak out to protect an individual from serious harm.
Exam
What is Community Interpreting? - answerA specialization of interpreting used in
community-based settings to facilitate access to community services such as medical,
educational, and social services.
You support equal access to community services by facilitating communication and
understanding.
Define medical interpreting: - answerInterpreting for patients, their family and a
healthcare provider.
What is the purpose of interpreting? - answerTo facilitate communication between
parties who do not share a common language.
Describe Communicative Autonomy: - answerThe capacity of each party in an
encounter to be responsible for and in control of his/her own communication.
Which area of community interpreting has become the most professionalized? -
answerMedical
List the minimum requirements as an interpreter: - answer- Be 18 years old
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Be proficient in two languages
- Hold a certificate for professional interpreter training (at least 40 hrs)
Difference between certificate and certification: - answerCertification is the process.
Certificate is the official document showing completion of the process.
Which kinds of organizations develop recognized certification programs for interpreters?
- answerProfessional organizations or government entities.
Name the organizations that provide national medical interpreter certification programs:
- answerCCHI- Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
NBCMI- National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters
What is a code of ethics? - answerA set of principles or values that govern the conduct
of members of a profession while they are engaged in the encounter of that profession.
, The "rules" that show us what we should do.
What are standards of practice? - answerA set of guidelines that show us "the how" to
perform in a profession. (Guidelines to code of ethics)
List some differences between ethics and standards of practice: - answerEthics are the
rule, Standards of Practice are the guidelines.
Ethics is more strict, Standards of Practice is more flexible.
Ethics is what we should do, Standards of Practice are how we do it.
What does NCIHC stand for and when did they publish the National Code of Ethics for
Interpreters in Health Care? - answerNCIHC - National Council on Interpreting in Health
Care
Published in 2004.
Name the nine principles in the NCIHC code of ethics with one Standard of Practice
each: - answer1. Confidentiality
- The interpreter protects written patient information in his or her possession.
2. Respect
- The interpreter promotes patient autonomy.
3. Accuracy
- The interpreter maintains transparency.
4. Professionalism
- The interpreter is prepared for all assignments.
5. Impartiality
- The interpreter does not allow personal judgments or cultural values to influence
objectivity.
6. Cultural Awareness
- The interpreter alerts all parties to any significant cultural misunderstanding that
arises.
7. Role Boundaries
- The interpreter limits personal involvement with all parties during the interpreting
assignment.
8. Advocacy
- The interpreter may speak out to protect an individual from serious harm.
