Medical Interpreters Module 1 Review
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What is community interpreting? CORRECT ANSWERS A profession that facilitates
access to community services for linguistically diverse clients who do not speak the
language of service.
Define medical interpreting. CORRECT ANSWERS Interpreting that takes place in any
health care facility setting; also known as Health Care Interpreting.
Are medical interpreter's community interpreters? CORRECT ANSWERS Yes
What is the purpose of interpreting? CORRECT ANSWERS provide communication
between 2 individuals that not share the same language
Describe communicative autonomy. CORRECT ANSWERS 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?
CORRECT ANSWERS Medical Interpreting (Healthcare setting)
List the minimum requirements for a community interpreter to practice as an interpreter.
CORRECT ANSWERS -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.
Describe the difference between a certificate and certification. CORRECT ANSWERS
Certification -3rd party certify you to do something
-Take exam to be certified an individual has the capacity to perform a particular set of
skills. Certificate- A legal document attesting to a fact. training certificate could show
proof of completion of a program.
-40 hours interpreting program training does not certify you to do anything
Which kinds of organizations develop recognized certification programs for interpreters?
CORRECT ANSWERS -CCHI (Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreter)
-NBCMI (National Board for Certified Medical Interpreters)
National certification exists for? CORRECT ANSWERS -Medical Interpreters
-Law interpreters
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What is community interpreting? CORRECT ANSWERS A profession that facilitates
access to community services for linguistically diverse clients who do not speak the
language of service.
Define medical interpreting. CORRECT ANSWERS Interpreting that takes place in any
health care facility setting; also known as Health Care Interpreting.
Are medical interpreter's community interpreters? CORRECT ANSWERS Yes
What is the purpose of interpreting? CORRECT ANSWERS provide communication
between 2 individuals that not share the same language
Describe communicative autonomy. CORRECT ANSWERS 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?
CORRECT ANSWERS Medical Interpreting (Healthcare setting)
List the minimum requirements for a community interpreter to practice as an interpreter.
CORRECT ANSWERS -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.
Describe the difference between a certificate and certification. CORRECT ANSWERS
Certification -3rd party certify you to do something
-Take exam to be certified an individual has the capacity to perform a particular set of
skills. Certificate- A legal document attesting to a fact. training certificate could show
proof of completion of a program.
-40 hours interpreting program training does not certify you to do anything
Which kinds of organizations develop recognized certification programs for interpreters?
CORRECT ANSWERS -CCHI (Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreter)
-NBCMI (National Board for Certified Medical Interpreters)
National certification exists for? CORRECT ANSWERS -Medical Interpreters
-Law interpreters
