Table 2 Training components presented on the medical interpreter exam

Ethics and Personal Responsibility

 Demonstrate respect, integrity, and professionalism for individuals and their communities.

Global Awareness and Valuing Diversity

 Discuss how different cultural views may affect patient’s expectations of the interpreter.

 Explain Western medical culture and providers.

 Discuss how different cultural views may affect a patient’s expectations of the interpreter.

Communication

 Describe confidentiality of the Institution’s Standards for Healthcare Interpreters.

 Identify health information protected by federal and state medical privacy and confidentiality laws (e.g. HIPAA).

Critical Thinking

 Be able to describe proper cultural context in interpretation of medical terminology.

Self-Awareness and Interpersonal Skills

 Analyze cultural background (your own/others), level of acculturation, personal beliefs, and values.

 Identify assumptions of cultural beliefs, values, and behaviors.