Chapter 12: Principles of Professional Practice

Question 1

Define Ethics

Answer 1

behavioral standards - a set of principles that defines what is judged appropriate professional conduct.

Question 2

What are the 7 tenets of the NAD-RID CPC?

Answer 2

1. Interpreters adhere to standards of confidential communication
2. Interpreters possess the professional skills and knowledge required for the specific interpreting situation.
3. Interpreters conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to the specific interpreting situation.
4. Interpreters demonstrate respect for consumers.
5. Interpreters demonstrate respect for colleagues.
6. Interpreters maintain ethical business practices.
7. Interpreters engage in professional development.

Question 3

What is the overall underlying philosophy behind the CPC and for interpreters in general?

Answer 3

Do no harm!

Question 4

Making ethical decisions requires what kind of thinking?

Answer 4

Critical thinking

Question 5

T/F: When interpreting, there are typically many ways to approach a problem

Answer 5

True

Question 6

T/F: In order to be able to make ethical decisions, you need to get to know yourself through a life long introspective process

Answer 6

True

Question 7

What is one thing interpreters can do to deal with the stress/trauma of interpreting?

Answer 7

Join a support group, see a therapist, mentoring, journaling, self care

Question 8

The 6 guiding principles behind the NAD-RID CPC include:

Answer 8

1. Confidentiality
2. Linguistic and Professional Competence
3. Impartiality
4. Professional Growth and Development
5. Ethical Business Practices
6. The rights of participants in interpreted situations to informed choice

Question 9

T/F: There are many ways to interpret the CPC

Answer 9

False

Question 10

T/F: Mistakes are bad and should be avoided at all costs.

Answer 10

False. Mistakes are a normal part of the learning process. They will happen, and it is important to learn from them.