CPC

Question 1

1.1

Answer 1

AS-NEEDED

Share assignment-related information only on a confidential and “as-needed” basis (e.g., supervisors, interpreter team members, members of the educational team, hiring entities).

Question 2

2.3

Answer 2

MESSAGE FAITHFULLY

Render the message faithfully by conveying the content and spirit of what is being communi- cated, using language most readily understood by consumers, and correcting errors discreetly and expeditiously.

Question 3

2.5

Answer 3

OPINIONS

Refrain from providing counsel, advice, or personal opinions.

Question 4

3.3

Answer 4

DUAL ROLES

Avoid performing dual or conflicting roles in interdisciplinary (e.g. educational or mental health teams) or other settings.

Question 5

3.5

Answer 5

UNOBTRUSIVE

Conduct and present themselves in an unobtrusive manner and exercise care in choice of attire.

Question 6

4.2

Answer 6

DEMEANOR

Approach consumers with a professional demeanor at all times.

Question 7

5.1

Answer 7

CIVILITY

Maintain civility toward colleagues, interns, and students.

Question 8

6.6

Answer 8

HARASSMENT

Refrain from harassment or coercion before, during, or after the provision of interpreting services.

Question 9

3.9

Answer 9

PERSONAL GAIN

Refrain from using confidential interpreted information for personal, monetary, or professional gain.

Question 10

3.10

Answer 10

AFFILIATIONS’ GAIN

Refrain from using confidential interpreted information for the benefit of personal or pro- fessional affiliations or entities.

Question 11

4.1

Answer 11

LANGUAGE REQUESTS

Consider consumer requests or needs regarding language preferences, and render the mes- sage accordingly (interpreted or transliterated).

Question 12

2.2

Answer 12

ADJUSTMENTS

Assess consumer needs and the interpreting situation before and during the assignment and make adjustments as needed.

Question 13

5.2

Answer 13

TEAM

Work cooperatively with team members through consultation before assignments regarding logistics, providing professional and courteous assistance when asked and monitoring the accuracy of the message while functioning in the role of the support interpreter.

Question 14

2.4

Answer 14

SUPPORT

Request support (e.g., certified deaf interpreters, team members, language facilitators) 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).

Question 15

3.2

Answer 15

COMPETENCE/DECLINE

Decline assignments or withdraw from the interpreting profession when not competent due to physical, mental, or emotional factors.