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WHAT IS REMOTE INTERPRETING? Interpreting provided by an interpreter who is not in the
presence of the speakers , e.g., interpreting via telephone or videoconferencing.
Examples: telephone interpreting, video interpreting, onsite interpreting.
WHAT IS A TRANSLATOR? A person who translates written texts, especially one who does so
professionally.
Translation: the conversion of a written text into a corresponding written text in a different
language.
Within the language professions, translation is distinguished from interpreting according to
whether the message is produced orally (or manually) or in writing. In popular usage, the terms
"translator" and "translation" are frequently used for conversion of either oral or written
communications.
WHAT IS TRANSPARENCY? The principle that everything that is said by any party present in
the room in an interpreted conversation should be rendered in the other language, so that
everything said can be heard and understood by everyone present.
Transparency is maintained when everything said by any party present, including alerting when
the interpreter speaking for him/herself, is interpreted into a language that others present can
understand.
Eg. This is the interpreter speaking... I would like to.. or The interpreter would like to ask
LEARNING OUTCOME Explain the three major task areas of interpreting:
interpretation, cultural interface, and ethical behavior.
,INTERPRETATION Interpreting Protocols (CHIA*)
Protocol 1: Pre-Encounter, Pre-Session, or Pre-Interview
This protocol outlines information interpreters should provide in pre-session introductions to
assure confidentiality and gain the cooperation of patient and providers for a smooth
interpreted encounter. The protocol also allows for a pre-encounter briefing of the interpreter
or provider as necessary.
Protocol 2: During the Encounter, Session, or Interview
This includes encouraging direct patient-provider communication through practices such as
positioning, verbal reminders or gesturing for patient and providers to address each other
directly, and use of first person interpreting. This protocol addresses the need to manage the
flow of communication and facilitate or seek clarification of messages as well as how to conduct
more active interventions when necessary.
Protocol 3: Post-Encounter, Post-Session or Post-Interview
This ranges from ensuring that the encounter has ended and no other questions or concerns
are outstanding, to facilitating follow-up appointments and scheduling of interpreter services,
as necessary, and debriefing with the provider or interpreter‟s supervisor as needed.
*California Healthcare Interpreting Association"
CULTURAL INTERFACE The interpreter should be knowledgeable about the language and
culture of both speakers
The interpreter strives to understand the cultures associated with the languages he or she
interprets, including biomedical culture.
This includes knowledge of technical terms, terminology, the US healthcare system in general
and terminology in specialized healthcare settings.
, Includes knowledge of healthcare practices in the patient‟s culture and of the idiomatic
expressions, metaphors, and other linguistic and non-linguistic expressions and their meaning
3. ETHICAL BEHAVIOR Commitment to the Code of Ethics
-Accuracy
-Confidentiality and respect for privacy
-Impartiality
-Professional Distance
-Advocacy
STANDARD: ACCURACY The most basic task of the interpreter is to transmit information
accurately and completely.
Interpret meaning, not words
Therefore, interpreters must operate under a dual commitment:
(1) to understand fully the message in the source language, and
(2) to retain the essential elements of the communication in their conversion into the target
language.
ACCURACY Managing the flow of communication
Interpreting "untranslatable words" such as bacteria
Facilitating communication and understanding
Clarification of unfamiliar words or technical words
Verification of understanding
Preserving register (socio-cultural style, linguistic, emotional, technical)
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WHAT IS REMOTE INTERPRETING? Interpreting provided by an interpreter who is not in the
presence of the speakers , e.g., interpreting via telephone or videoconferencing.
Examples: telephone interpreting, video interpreting, onsite interpreting.
WHAT IS A TRANSLATOR? A person who translates written texts, especially one who does so
professionally.
Translation: the conversion of a written text into a corresponding written text in a different
language.
Within the language professions, translation is distinguished from interpreting according to
whether the message is produced orally (or manually) or in writing. In popular usage, the terms
"translator" and "translation" are frequently used for conversion of either oral or written
communications.
WHAT IS TRANSPARENCY? The principle that everything that is said by any party present in
the room in an interpreted conversation should be rendered in the other language, so that
everything said can be heard and understood by everyone present.
Transparency is maintained when everything said by any party present, including alerting when
the interpreter speaking for him/herself, is interpreted into a language that others present can
understand.
Eg. This is the interpreter speaking... I would like to.. or The interpreter would like to ask
LEARNING OUTCOME Explain the three major task areas of interpreting:
interpretation, cultural interface, and ethical behavior.
,INTERPRETATION Interpreting Protocols (CHIA*)
Protocol 1: Pre-Encounter, Pre-Session, or Pre-Interview
This protocol outlines information interpreters should provide in pre-session introductions to
assure confidentiality and gain the cooperation of patient and providers for a smooth
interpreted encounter. The protocol also allows for a pre-encounter briefing of the interpreter
or provider as necessary.
Protocol 2: During the Encounter, Session, or Interview
This includes encouraging direct patient-provider communication through practices such as
positioning, verbal reminders or gesturing for patient and providers to address each other
directly, and use of first person interpreting. This protocol addresses the need to manage the
flow of communication and facilitate or seek clarification of messages as well as how to conduct
more active interventions when necessary.
Protocol 3: Post-Encounter, Post-Session or Post-Interview
This ranges from ensuring that the encounter has ended and no other questions or concerns
are outstanding, to facilitating follow-up appointments and scheduling of interpreter services,
as necessary, and debriefing with the provider or interpreter‟s supervisor as needed.
*California Healthcare Interpreting Association"
CULTURAL INTERFACE The interpreter should be knowledgeable about the language and
culture of both speakers
The interpreter strives to understand the cultures associated with the languages he or she
interprets, including biomedical culture.
This includes knowledge of technical terms, terminology, the US healthcare system in general
and terminology in specialized healthcare settings.
, Includes knowledge of healthcare practices in the patient‟s culture and of the idiomatic
expressions, metaphors, and other linguistic and non-linguistic expressions and their meaning
3. ETHICAL BEHAVIOR Commitment to the Code of Ethics
-Accuracy
-Confidentiality and respect for privacy
-Impartiality
-Professional Distance
-Advocacy
STANDARD: ACCURACY The most basic task of the interpreter is to transmit information
accurately and completely.
Interpret meaning, not words
Therefore, interpreters must operate under a dual commitment:
(1) to understand fully the message in the source language, and
(2) to retain the essential elements of the communication in their conversion into the target
language.
ACCURACY Managing the flow of communication
Interpreting "untranslatable words" such as bacteria
Facilitating communication and understanding
Clarification of unfamiliar words or technical words
Verification of understanding
Preserving register (socio-cultural style, linguistic, emotional, technical)
