F.I.T. : Final Written Exam Review (The Medical
Interpreter Textbook)
Communicative Autonomy - -The capacity of each party in an encounter to be responsible
for and in control of his or her own communication
-Medical Interpreting - -Interpreting for patients, their families and service providers in
healthcare
-What are the general credentials needed for Medical Interpreters? - -They should be:
18 years or older,
have education,
pass a language proficiency test,
Literacy,
experience,
certificate for medical interpreting training,
and have certification through a validated test.
(18 years or older;
Hold a high school diploma or equivalent;
demonstrate adequate oral proficiency in their working languages;
Have literacy in their working languages;
Have had life experiences in countries or communities where they communicated regularly
in their working languages.
Hold a certificate for professional training in medical interpreting of at least 40 hours.
Demonstrate professional interpreting skills, preferably through a validated test such as
certification)
-What is NCIHC? - -National Council in Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC), is one of many
training and professional associations for medical interpreters.
-What are the NCIHC Code of Ethics? - -Confidentiality
Accuracy
Impartiality
Role Boundaries
Cultural Awareness
Respect
Advocacy
Professional Development
Professionalism
-How does NCIHC define "Ethics"? - -Strict set of principles or values that govern the
conduct of members of a profession. While they are engaged in the enactment of that
profession
, -How does NCIHC define "Standards of Practice"? - -Set of guidelines that define what an
interpreter does in the performance of his or her role, that is, the tasks and skills the
Interpreter should be able to perform in the course of fulfilling the duties of the profession.
They are considered "Best Practice".
-What is the difference between Certificate and Certification? - -Certificate is what is
generally received after taking a medical interpreting training course. Certification is
received after passing an exam given by a professional body such as NBCMI (National
Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters) and CCHI (Certification Commission for
Healthcare Interpreters).
-Define CONFIDENTIALITY (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - -The interpreter treats as
confidential, within the treating team, all information learned in the performance of their
professional duties, while observing relevant requirements regarding disclosure.
-Define ACCURACY (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - -The interpreter strives to render the
message accurately, conveying the content and spirit of the original message, taking into
consideration its cultural context.
-Define IMPARTIALITY (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - -The interpreter strives to maintain
impartiality and refrains from counseling, advising or projecting personal biases or beliefs.
-Define ROLE BOUNDARIES (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - -The interpreter maintains the
boundaries of the professional role, refraining from personal involvement.
-Define CULTURAL AWARENESS (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - -The interpreter continuously
strives to develop awareness of his/her own and other (including biomedical) cultures
encountered int he performance of their professional duties.
-Define RESPECT (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - -The interpreter treats all parties with respect
-Define ADVOCACY (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - -When the Patient's health, well-being, or
dignity is at risk, the interpreter may be justified in acting as an advocate. Advocacy is
understood as an action taken on behalf of an individual that goes beyond facilitating
communication, with the intention of supporting good health outcomes. Advocacy must
only be undertaken after careful and thoughtful analysis of the situation and if other less
intrusive actions have not resolved the problem.
-Define PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - -The interpreter strives
to continually further his/her knowledge and skills.
-Define PROFESSIONALISM (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - -The interpreter must at all times act
in a professional and ethical manner.
Interpreter Textbook)
Communicative Autonomy - -The capacity of each party in an encounter to be responsible
for and in control of his or her own communication
-Medical Interpreting - -Interpreting for patients, their families and service providers in
healthcare
-What are the general credentials needed for Medical Interpreters? - -They should be:
18 years or older,
have education,
pass a language proficiency test,
Literacy,
experience,
certificate for medical interpreting training,
and have certification through a validated test.
(18 years or older;
Hold a high school diploma or equivalent;
demonstrate adequate oral proficiency in their working languages;
Have literacy in their working languages;
Have had life experiences in countries or communities where they communicated regularly
in their working languages.
Hold a certificate for professional training in medical interpreting of at least 40 hours.
Demonstrate professional interpreting skills, preferably through a validated test such as
certification)
-What is NCIHC? - -National Council in Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC), is one of many
training and professional associations for medical interpreters.
-What are the NCIHC Code of Ethics? - -Confidentiality
Accuracy
Impartiality
Role Boundaries
Cultural Awareness
Respect
Advocacy
Professional Development
Professionalism
-How does NCIHC define "Ethics"? - -Strict set of principles or values that govern the
conduct of members of a profession. While they are engaged in the enactment of that
profession
, -How does NCIHC define "Standards of Practice"? - -Set of guidelines that define what an
interpreter does in the performance of his or her role, that is, the tasks and skills the
Interpreter should be able to perform in the course of fulfilling the duties of the profession.
They are considered "Best Practice".
-What is the difference between Certificate and Certification? - -Certificate is what is
generally received after taking a medical interpreting training course. Certification is
received after passing an exam given by a professional body such as NBCMI (National
Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters) and CCHI (Certification Commission for
Healthcare Interpreters).
-Define CONFIDENTIALITY (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - -The interpreter treats as
confidential, within the treating team, all information learned in the performance of their
professional duties, while observing relevant requirements regarding disclosure.
-Define ACCURACY (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - -The interpreter strives to render the
message accurately, conveying the content and spirit of the original message, taking into
consideration its cultural context.
-Define IMPARTIALITY (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - -The interpreter strives to maintain
impartiality and refrains from counseling, advising or projecting personal biases or beliefs.
-Define ROLE BOUNDARIES (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - -The interpreter maintains the
boundaries of the professional role, refraining from personal involvement.
-Define CULTURAL AWARENESS (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - -The interpreter continuously
strives to develop awareness of his/her own and other (including biomedical) cultures
encountered int he performance of their professional duties.
-Define RESPECT (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - -The interpreter treats all parties with respect
-Define ADVOCACY (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - -When the Patient's health, well-being, or
dignity is at risk, the interpreter may be justified in acting as an advocate. Advocacy is
understood as an action taken on behalf of an individual that goes beyond facilitating
communication, with the intention of supporting good health outcomes. Advocacy must
only be undertaken after careful and thoughtful analysis of the situation and if other less
intrusive actions have not resolved the problem.
-Define PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - -The interpreter strives
to continually further his/her knowledge and skills.
-Define PROFESSIONALISM (NCIHC Code of Ethics) - -The interpreter must at all times act
in a professional and ethical manner.
