Alphabet Soup
What does OPI stand for?
Over-the-phone interpreting
What's the difference between an interpreter and a translator?
An interpreter works with spoken (or signed) language, transmitting a message from one language to another.
A translator works with written language.
What is a "consumer" in interpreting?
Anyone who uses an interpreter's services, such as a patient, the patient's family, or a provider.
This mode of interpreting involves reading a written document out loud.
Sight translation
What type of interpreter has another role, such as a nurse?
dual-role interpreter
What does VRI stand for?
Video remote interpreting
What's the difference between a training certificate and a certification?
A training certificate shows you completed a course of training, like SMIP.
A certification is a test administered by an impartial organization that tests knowledge and skills needed to perform a job.
Name three types of interpreting that fall under the "community interpreting" umbrella?
Healthcare interpreting
Educational interpreting
Social services interpreting
This mode is often used when a patient is having a mental health crisis or is retelling a traumatic event.
Simultaneous interpreting
What type of interpreter has the freedom to set their own schedule?
Freelance (contract) interpreter
What's the deal with HIPAA? Why is it important?
It's a law protecting the privacy of everyone's health information.
What's the difference between a mode and a modality?
A mode is an interpreting technique, such as consecutive or simultaneous mode.
A modality is a delivery method, or how the interpreter is present in the encounter, such as in-person or remote.
This is your right to be in control of your own communication - saying what you want to say and understanding everything said around you.
Communicative Autonomy
This mode requires you to retain large amounts of information in your short-term memory.
Consecutive interrpeting
What type of interpreter might receive health insurance and retirement benefits?
in-house interpreter (AKA staff interpreter)
What does LEP stand for?
Limited-English Proficiency
What's the difference between source language and target language?
Source language is the language the consumer speaks in.
Target language is the "other" language that the interpreter interprets into.
This is a conversation in which a doctor tells you about the risks, benefits and alternatives to a medical procedure.
Informed Consent
This mode requires you to listen, process, and speak at the same time.
Simultaneous interpreting.
How do freelancers get paid?
They have to submit invoices or paperwork to the interpreting agencies.