RID-CPC
Respect for Consumers Guiding Principle - answerInterpreters is expected to honor
consumer preferences in selection of interpreters and interpreting dynamics, while
recognizing the realities of qualifications, availability, and situation.
Conduct Guiding Principle - answerInterpreters are expected to present themselves
appropriately in demeanor and appearance. They avoid situations that result in
conflicting roles or perceived or actual conflicts of interest.
Confidentiality-1.1 - answerShare assignment-related information only on a confidential
and "as-needed" basis.
Confidentiality-1.2 - answerManage data, invoices, records, or other situational or
consumer-specific information in a manner consistent with maintaining consumer
confidentiality.
Confidentiality-1.3 - answerInform consumers when federal or state mandates require
disclosure of confidential information.
Professionalism-2.1 - answerProvide service delivery regardless of race, color, national
origin, gender, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other factor.
Professionalism-2.2 - answerAssess consumer needs and the interpreting situation
before and during assignment and make adjustments as needed.
Professionalism-2.3 - answerRender the message faithfully by conveying the content
and spirit of what is being communicated, using language most readily understood by
consumers, and correcting errors discreetly and expeditiously.
Professionalism-2.4 - answerRequest support when needed to fully convey the
message or to address exceptional communication challenges (e.g. cognitive
disabilities, foreign sign language, emerging language ability, or lack of formal
instruction or language).
Professionalism-2.5 - answerRefrain from providing counsel, advice, or personal
opinions.
Professionalism-2.6 - answerJudiciously provide information or referral regarding
available interpreting or community resources without infringing upon consumers' rights.
Respect for Consumers Guiding Principle - answerInterpreters is expected to honor
consumer preferences in selection of interpreters and interpreting dynamics, while
recognizing the realities of qualifications, availability, and situation.
Conduct Guiding Principle - answerInterpreters are expected to present themselves
appropriately in demeanor and appearance. They avoid situations that result in
conflicting roles or perceived or actual conflicts of interest.
Confidentiality-1.1 - answerShare assignment-related information only on a confidential
and "as-needed" basis.
Confidentiality-1.2 - answerManage data, invoices, records, or other situational or
consumer-specific information in a manner consistent with maintaining consumer
confidentiality.
Confidentiality-1.3 - answerInform consumers when federal or state mandates require
disclosure of confidential information.
Professionalism-2.1 - answerProvide service delivery regardless of race, color, national
origin, gender, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other factor.
Professionalism-2.2 - answerAssess consumer needs and the interpreting situation
before and during assignment and make adjustments as needed.
Professionalism-2.3 - answerRender the message faithfully by conveying the content
and spirit of what is being communicated, using language most readily understood by
consumers, and correcting errors discreetly and expeditiously.
Professionalism-2.4 - answerRequest support when needed to fully convey the
message or to address exceptional communication challenges (e.g. cognitive
disabilities, foreign sign language, emerging language ability, or lack of formal
instruction or language).
Professionalism-2.5 - answerRefrain from providing counsel, advice, or personal
opinions.
Professionalism-2.6 - answerJudiciously provide information or referral regarding
available interpreting or community resources without infringing upon consumers' rights.
