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Medical Interpreters
The job of the medical interpreter is challenging on multiple levels. Not only do you need to understand the culture and language of the individuals you’re interpreting for, you also need to have a firm grasp of medical terminology. Below you will find the code of ethics as well as some resources to aid you in your work.
Code of Ethics & Guidelines
- National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health Care, The National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (PDF)
- National Standards of Practice for Interpreters in Health Care, The National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (PDF)
- Code of Ethics and Professional Practice, American Translators Association (PDF)
- Sight Translation Guidelines for Healthcare Interpreters (PDF), The National Council on Interpreting in Health Care
Resources for Medical Interpreters
National Interpreter Organizations
- Certification Commission for Health Care Interpreters
- International Medical Interpreters Association
- National Board Certification for Medical Interpreters
- National Council on Interpreting in Health Care
National Registries of Certified Interpreters
CEUs/Webinars
- Health Care Interpreter Network (HCIN) Learn
- IMIA Lifelong Webinars
- NCIHC Home for Trainers Webinar Series
- ATA Webinars on Demand
- University of Massachusetts Amherst Interpreter Webinars
Health Information
- CDC Health Topics in Many Languages (PDF)
- The Cross Cultural Health Care Program
- US National Library of Medicine
- Others/Resources for Training and Self-Improvement
JOIN THIS COMMITTEE
Members of UMTIA in good standing can join the Medical Interpretation Committee in order to be part of the organization of events. Email us at info@umtia.org to connect.