Interpreter’s Code of Professional Ethics

INTERPRETER’S CODE OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

CEAA # 12-0038 (3.6 CIE CREDITS)

This 3.0 hour, language-neutral ZOOM Webinar workshop seeks to enhance the interpreter’s knowledge of the Code of Professional Ethics to enable him/her to better handle on-the-job ethical situations that may and do arise. Interpreters are constantly faced with challenging moments while fulfilling their duties in the legal setting: difficulties with proper register, slang, idiomatic expressions, obscenities, attorneys questioning the accuracy of the translation, and others. This will be a hands-on webinar filled with skills-building exercises!!

This workshop will focus on reinforcing the importance of the Interpreter’s Code of Professional Ethics:

Interpreter’s Code of Ethics
Content

Accuracy
Impartiality & Neutrality
Confidentiality
Never Give Legal Advice or Opinions
Maintaining Proper Professional Relations
Commitment to Continuing Education and Professional Development

Approximately 30% lecture and 70% guided exercises
Exercises: Role-play, Case Studies, and accuracy techniques
Q & A and group discussions

INTERPRETER TRAINING

INTERPRETER’S CODE OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

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