Interpreting as a Profession Flashcards
Professionals in large communities are expected to ___________ and ___________ appropriate boundaries.
Establish and maintain appropriate boundaries.
(T/F): When interpreting is done, It is okay to go on break and become friends with the client.
False ; Avoid favoritism, bias or hugging the client.
(T/F): It is inappropriate to date a client to interpret for someone who has a close relationship.
True; Interpreters can’t Interpret for someone they know personally.
(T/F): It is unethical to allow your financial situation influence how much work is decided on, weather it be a job that makes the interpreter unqualified.
True; Timeliness and preparation need to be established.
(T/F): It is ok to provide pass-down information about a client to better inform the new interpreter about the situation.
True; this isn’t gossip.
When does confidentiality not apply in the interpreting location?
When the interpreter is subpoenaed go testify in court.
(T/F): It is Ok to remove yourself from a situation when it is beyond the Interpreters skills or knowledge.
True; A conflict of interest may be another example.
Records can be ___________ by legal authorities in the event of civil or criminal action.
Can be subpoenaed..
What is the purpose of teaming?
Physical and mental fatigue from length of interpretation.
Missing main topics after long interpreting.
How long do Interpreters interpret before switching w/ a team member ?
From 15-30 minutes between natural breaks or client preference.
What styles of teaming are there?
Face to face
Side by side
What are the duties of the “off person” ?
Feeding the interpreter
Lighting in the room adjustments
What are some good qualities in team members ?
- Promptness
- Pay rate adjustments for time served.(reduction or overtime)
- unobtrusive for the off person
What does RID define mentoring as ?
Mentoring is a goal oriented relationship between 2 Interpreters who seeks to improve through association w/ that mentor.
What do SMART goals stand for ?
Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Time bound
Is payment involved in mentor ship?
Money may or may not be involved.
What is an example of informal mentorship?
Buying lunch to meet w/ mentor
Asking team for feedback
What is an example of formal mentorship?
Programs
Private business
What are some styles of mentoring ?
Video/long distance
In home
Job site
Phone (emotional support)
When choosing a mentor, what qualities should you look for ?
Patient
Reputation
Organized
What makes a good mentee ?
Consistent
Open minded
Not take feedback personally
What was the purpose of the RID workshop?
To bring a more formal foundation to interpreter training and upgrade deaf support
What are some civil rights legislations that have changed the interpreters job ?
IDEA
ADA
Rehab act of 1973
What does NTS stand for ?
National Testing System
What does CMP stand for ?
Certification Maintenance Program - for competence of certificate w/ CEU’s
What does EPS stand for ?
Ethical Practices System -
For complaints of interpreting service
How much does it cost to take the EIPA exam ?
$350+
What does EIPA stand for?
Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment -
For working w/ children
What does CASLI stand for ?
Center for Assessment of sign language interpretation -
Does exam maintenance and revision
It is our own personal _________ that guides us toward becoming ethical professionals.
Personal integrity…
What are values ?
The ideas shared by people in a given society about what is worthwhile to themselves.
What are ethics ?
Values of an individual that reflect their morals.
What are ethical principles / professional Ethics ?
The rules of conduct that re learned over time through experience in the field.
(T/F): Ethics change over time in a society
True
What are situational ethics ?
Ethics performed in the moment of hard situations.
What is ethical accountability ?
Responsibility for ones actions and self representation
What is ethnocentrism ?
Looking down on others because of belief that your culture is better
What is Xenocentrism ?
The belief that ones own culture is inferior.
What is Central Relativism ?
The non-judge mental approach to another culture. Nothing is either right or wrong.
What is an example of the Helper Model of Interpreting?
To HELP deaf communicate w/ hearing
What is the conduit model of interpreting ?
The belief that an interpreter is a machine that interprets w/ accuracy.
What is the Communication Facilitator Model of Interpreting ?
To communicate w/ the client/consumer before the event
What is the Bilingual/Bicultural Model of Interpreting ?
Linguistic and cultural differences between 2 cultures within 1 interpreter.
