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RID CPC (KEY POINTS)
Registry of Interpreters f/t Deaf Code of Professional Conduct KEY POINTS
Term | Definition |
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Tenet 1 | Confidentiality |
Tenet 2 | Professionalism |
Tenet 3 | Conduct |
Tenet 4 | Respect for Consumers |
Tenet 5 | Respect for Colleagues |
Tenet 6 | Business Practices |
Tenet 7 | Professional Development |
Colleagues | Other interpreters |
Conflict of Interest | a conflict btwn the private interests and the official/prof responsibilities of an interpreter in a position of trust |
Consumers | Individuals/entities who are part of the interpreted situation |
Tenet 1 Guiding Principle | Interpreters must be trusted; confidentiality is valued by consumers and protects all involved |
1.1 | Share info on an "as-needed" basis eg supervisors,team, ed team, hiring entities |
1.2 | Handle consumer specific info (data, invoices etc)with confidentiality, eg shredding, locked files etc |
1.3 | Let consumes know of any federal/state mandated exceptions to confidentiality |
Tenet 2 Guiding Principle | Stay current with language/trends Accept jobs w/ discretion in regards to skill, communication, consumer needs Knowledge of Deaf culture/resources |
2.1 | Provide service regardless of any factor eg race, sexual orientation etc |
2.2 | Asses consumer needs before/during work and adjust as needed |
2.3 | Render the message faithfully |
2.4 | Request support as needed to convey the msg faithfully |
2.5 | Maintain neutrality; ie no counsel, advice, opinions etc |
2.6 | Provide info about avl interpreting/resources w/out infringing on consumer rights |
Tenet 3 Guiding Principle | Interpreters present an appropriate demeanor and appearance and avoid conflicting roles/conflicts of interest. |
3.1 | Figure out issues necessary to interpreting effectively (i.e. placement/adaptations) |
3.2 | Decline assignments or quit interpreting when not able to do it (eg physical, mental, emotional reasons) |
3.3 | Avoid dual/conflicting roles |
3.4 | Comply with workplace codes, notify appropriate person if conflict with CPC, seek resolution if needed |
3.5 | Be unobtrusive, dress carefully/appropriately |
3.6 | Refrain from mind altering substances before/during work |
3.7 | Notify involved people of actual/perceived conflicts of interest |
3.8 | Avoid conflicts of interest that might harm/interfere with interpreting effectiveness |
3.9 | Don't use interpreted info for personal gain |
3.10 | Don't use interpreted info for business/organization gain |
Tenet 4 Guiding Principle | Respect the consumer preferences while understanding realities of qualifications, availability and situation. |
4.1 | Consider consumer needs/preferences and render msg accordingly |
4.2 | Approach consumers with professional demeanor at all times |
4.3 | Get consumer permission before bringing an intern |
4.4 | Facilitate communication access/equality; support full interaction/independence of consumer |
Tenet 5 Guiding Principle | Interact w/ colleagues so as to provide the best interpreting services. Know that colleague interaction reflects upon the profession |
5.1 | Be civil towards colleagues, students, interns |
5.2 | Work w/ team through prep, courteous feedback when asked, and monitoring accuracy when support interpreter |
5.3 | Privately discuss w/ team issues to be resolved; file formal grievance after standard methods are unsuccessful or breaches are habitual/harmful |
5.4 | Act as mentor when appropriate |
5.5 | Get colleague permission before bringing an intern |
Tenet 6 Guiding Principle | Conduct business professionally. Interpreters have a right to a living wage/working conditions conducive to effective interpring |
6.1 | Accurately represent qualifications/certifications. Provide documentation when requested |
6.2 | Honor commitments; cancel only w/ fair/justifiable reasons |
6.3 | Promote conditions conducive to effective communication; inform/fix situation if necessary |
6.4 | Inform appropriate persons in a timely manner if delayed or unable to do the job |
6.5 | Reserve the option to decline/discontinue work if conditions are not safe/healthy/conducive |
6.6 | Refrain from harassment/coercion before, during & after interpreting services |
6.7 | Provide pro bono fairly/reasonably |
6.8 | Charge fair/reasonable fees. Arrange for payment professionally/judiciously |
Tenet 7 Guiding Principle | Foster/maintain competence and skill through prof development |
7.1 | Increase knowledge/skill through; education, WS, mentoring, events, independent studies |
7.2 | Keep current with laws, policies, rules/regulations that affect the profession. |