Healthcare Interpreting Quiz

Interpreters' Career Path

• Some interpreters start out as freelance interpreters before becoming staff interpreters

Medical Interpreting Modes

• Medical interpreting can take place in different ways, including:
  • In-person interpreting
  • Over-the-phone (OPI) interpreting
  • Video remote interpreting (VRI)

Impact of COVID-19 on Medical Interpreting

• Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the industry is shifting to video remote interpreting (VRI)

Healthcare Interpreting Profession

• The term "medical interpreter" is commonly used to refer to the profession of healthcare interpreting

Translator vs. Interpreter

• The main difference between a translator and an interpreter is that a translator works with written text, while an interpreter works with spoken language

Professionalization of Medical Interpreting

• The professionalization of medical interpreting in the 2000's was influenced by the need for trained interpreters to meet the demands of the growing patient population with limited English proficiency

Community Interpreting

• The following is NOT a type of community interpreting specialization:
  • Conference interpreting

In-House Medical Interpreter Role

• The role of an in-house medical interpreter is to provide on-site interpreting services to patients and healthcare providers

In-House vs. Freelance Interpreters

• The main difference between in-house interpreters and freelance interpreters is that in-house interpreters are employed by the organization, while freelance interpreters are hired on a contract basis

Volunteer Interpreters

• The main reason why most large hospitals or organizations no longer use volunteer interpreters is that they often lack the necessary training and qualifications to provide accurate and effective interpreting services