Medical Interpreters Module 1 Review
Exam Questions and Answers
What is community interpreting? - Answer-A profession that facilitates access to
community services for linguistically diverse clients who do not speak the language of
service.
Define medical interpreting. - Answer-Interpreting that takes place in any health care
facility setting; also known as Health Care Interpreting.
Are medical interpreter's community interpreters? - Answer-Yes
What is the purpose of interpreting? - Answer-provide communication between 2
individuals that not share the same language
Describe communicative autonomy. - Answer-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? -
Answer-Medical Interpreting (Healthcare setting)
List the minimum requirements for a community interpreter to practice as an interpreter.
- Answer--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. - Answer-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?
- Answer--CCHI (Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreter)
-NBCMI (National Board for Certified Medical Interpreters)
National certification exists for? - Answer--Medical Interpreters
-Law interpreters
Exam Questions and Answers
What is community interpreting? - Answer-A profession that facilitates access to
community services for linguistically diverse clients who do not speak the language of
service.
Define medical interpreting. - Answer-Interpreting that takes place in any health care
facility setting; also known as Health Care Interpreting.
Are medical interpreter's community interpreters? - Answer-Yes
What is the purpose of interpreting? - Answer-provide communication between 2
individuals that not share the same language
Describe communicative autonomy. - Answer-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? -
Answer-Medical Interpreting (Healthcare setting)
List the minimum requirements for a community interpreter to practice as an interpreter.
- Answer--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. - Answer-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?
- Answer--CCHI (Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreter)
-NBCMI (National Board for Certified Medical Interpreters)
National certification exists for? - Answer--Medical Interpreters
-Law interpreters
