The First Steps

I do want to start out by saying. I am not a Certified Interpreter (Yet) I am in no way qualified to teach or otherwise instruct the proper methods of interpreting. I am just making public my journey in developing my skill so as to pass the NIC performance. As with any learning, one of the best ways to retain information and make it stick. You must review and or explain it to others. Practice Make Permanent. I also would like to invite your comments, concerns or personal beliefs, to help me see where I can to improve.

Today, I was able to enjoy a wonderful “Winkshop”. One thing I have learned about a “Workshop” they are great opportunities to learn. However, they are also “Opportunity” to see how much more you need to learn.The first order of Business was to cover the basics of how to act. Properly called, the Code of Professional Conduct (CPC). RID (and members of RID) subscribe to the following 7 tenets.

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, interns, and students of the profession.

6. Interpreters maintain ethical business practices.

7. Interpreters engage in professional development

So my 1^st Goal is to memorize and understand the principles of each of the 7 tenets.After reviewing all 7 tenets and the guiding principles. I realized that basically as an interpreter you need to treat the individuals you deal with the way you would expect a professional (i.e. doctor, banker) to treat you and your personal activity

So for the next week, I will be covering the 7 Tenets and how they should be applied as noted in the RID CPC. If you have an example or a point you have come to appreciate regarding the 7 tenets please post it below. IMPORTANT in accord with the CPCs themselves if you do provide an example please be sure to Maintain confidentiality by not revealing names or make the example too easy to understand who it could be. Also be respectful of fellow interpreters and clients (See I'm already applying 2 of the CPC now :D) Tomorrow I will post Tenet #1 which I also call the Las Vegas Rule

The list of 7 tenets are taken from NAD-RID CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

I will try To add a Video of my progress each week for you to review but until then enjoy the following and see how the 7 tenets were not applied here :D