I will try to be clear in my explanation because I understand not everyone watching this video has a full understanding of the RID CPC (Code of Professional Conduct), or the rules of engagement for professional interpreters. In the CPC there are 7 main divisions and subdivisions of rules under those 7 divisions known as Tenets. A copy can be pulled from the RID website RID.org. Referring to the 4th Tenet regarding Consumers, it is stated that it is "expected for interpreters to honor consumer preferences in the selection of interpreters and interpreting dynamics, WHILE RECOGNIZING the realities of qualifications, availability, and situation". What this means is the right interpreters should be matched according to the clients preference whenever available. Now, it's not practical to have a CDI at every assignment, and although 4 eyes is better than 2, CDI's are reserved for legal settings and situations where there is Deaf client who uses mime/minimal language skills. I do agree that there are many situations where there should be a CDI and there isn't, and I hope many more Deaf people will be empowered to obtain the necessary qualifications to become a CDI. However, the title of this video is misleading, because not having a CDI doesn't always create a violation of the CPC, only in a few types instances is that the case. A Deaf client has the right to request a CDI, and depending on availability and other factors one should be provided. Hope this clears it up.
THUMB UP! This is valuable vlog and will use it as resources for the interpreters under my company! Thank you! This is one of important factor with my company is to recognize and use QDI/CDI and for the interpreters to work with them positively! Thank you again!
I am watching the video about CDI-RID CPC. I understand that the rules and policies are strict for CPC, and the following of responsibility is an interpreter's job.
I think that Jimmy used too many acronyms. There are lots of people who don't know what SPC, SPP, CPC, DHHC-PA, means ... plus 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 ... what do they refer to? Certification level? The acronyms should be spelled out.
CDI in all situations is not sustainable. Furthermore, trends show that since more deaf students are in mainstream education the need for CDI is reduced. And no. It is not in violation of CPC unless the consumer has little or no exposure to English as a second language. Otherwise it is redundant. Also, a CDI saying that not using a CDI is in violation of CPC is not really a credible source, let alone a reliable one at that.
I have been interpreting for 6 years so far and have only worked with a DI once. There is a shortage. So what happens if there are no DI's or CDIs available in the area? I would imagine more populated areas like DC, NY or California would have a surplus of CDIs... but that's not true everywhere. The consumers need more DI's, but there aren't any available. Is it breaking the CPC, yes. But if there are no DI's in the area, then it can't be helped.
why should there be special situations to bring in a CDI? why not develop a team standard of NIC/CDI for all environments with exceptions IE: (one isn't needed, deaf consumers refuses to accept, etc...) standard practices are implemented all the time in the business world. For example: doctors who charge the patient and cancel their appointment if 10 minutes late to arriving for their appointment. This practice infuriated me when it first started, but now that most doctor practices exercise this standard, what is the consumer to do?
Certified Deaf Interpreter, you cannot call yourself "Certified" whether you are hearing or dead without having taken and passed the current exams set by RID. To the best of my knowledge you cannot get hired without RID or State license or both. When you have a Deaf individual who , for whatever reason, is not getting the message through a hearing interpreter then you MUST secure a CDI to make sure the message is being conveyed in he clearest manner for that Deaf individual. When there is a Court proceeding a CDI should be present. If you have a life threatening illness with a complex treatment plan a CDI should be present. In any situation where the Deaf individual is not able to understand the hearing interpreter provided a CDI should be present.
I will try to be clear in my explanation because I understand not everyone watching this video has a full understanding of the RID CPC (Code of Professional Conduct), or the rules of engagement for professional interpreters.
In the CPC there are 7 main divisions and subdivisions of rules under those 7 divisions known as Tenets. A copy can be pulled from the RID website RID.org.
Referring to the 4th Tenet regarding Consumers, it is stated that it is "expected for interpreters to honor consumer preferences in the selection of interpreters and interpreting dynamics, WHILE RECOGNIZING the realities of qualifications, availability, and situation". What this means is the right interpreters should be matched according to the clients preference whenever available.
Now, it's not practical to have a CDI at every assignment, and although 4 eyes is better than 2, CDI's are reserved for legal settings and situations where there is Deaf client who uses mime/minimal language skills.
I do agree that there are many situations where there should be a CDI and there isn't, and I hope many more Deaf people will be empowered to obtain the necessary qualifications to become a CDI. However, the title of this video is misleading, because not having a CDI doesn't always create a violation of the CPC, only in a few types instances is that the case.
A Deaf client has the right to request a CDI, and depending on availability and other factors one should be provided.
Hope this clears it up.
Can you please put caption on for hearing people to understand how important for CID?
THUMB UP! This is valuable vlog and will use it as resources for the interpreters under my company! Thank you! This is one of important factor with my company is to recognize and use QDI/CDI and for the interpreters to work with them positively! Thank you again!
I am watching the video about CDI-RID CPC. I understand that the rules and policies are strict for CPC, and the following of responsibility is an interpreter's job.
I think that Jimmy used too many acronyms. There are lots of people who don't know what SPC, SPP, CPC, DHHC-PA, means ... plus 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 ... what do they refer to? Certification level? The acronyms should be spelled out.
CDI in all situations is not sustainable. Furthermore, trends show that since more deaf students are in mainstream education the need for CDI is reduced. And no. It is not in violation of CPC unless the consumer has little or no exposure to English as a second language. Otherwise it is redundant.
Also, a CDI saying that not using a CDI is in violation of CPC is not really a credible source, let alone a reliable one at that.
I have been interpreting for 6 years so far and have only worked with a DI once. There is a shortage. So what happens if there are no DI's or CDIs available in the area? I would imagine more populated areas like DC, NY or California would have a surplus of CDIs... but that's not true everywhere. The consumers need more DI's, but there aren't any available. Is it breaking the CPC, yes. But if there are no DI's in the area, then it can't be helped.
why should there be special situations to bring in a CDI? why not develop a team standard of NIC/CDI for all environments with exceptions IE: (one isn't needed, deaf consumers refuses to accept, etc...) standard practices are implemented all the time in the business world. For example: doctors who charge the patient and cancel their appointment if 10 minutes late to arriving for their appointment. This practice infuriated me when it first started, but now that most doctor practices exercise this standard, what is the consumer to do?
Certified Deaf Interpreter, you cannot call yourself "Certified" whether you are hearing or dead without having taken and passed the current exams set by RID. To the best of my knowledge you cannot get hired without RID or State license or both. When you have a Deaf individual who , for whatever reason, is not getting the message through a hearing interpreter then you MUST secure a CDI to make sure the message is being conveyed in he clearest manner for that Deaf individual. When there is a Court proceeding a CDI should be present. If you have a life threatening illness with a complex treatment plan a CDI should be present. In any situation where the Deaf individual is not able to understand the hearing interpreter provided a CDI should be present.
what does CPC stand for? Would using a few PPT slides help?
Code of Professional Conduct.
Ken, you can see the text version at www.streetleverage.com/2014/09/interpreting-without-a-deaf-interpreter-is-an-rid-cpc-violation
Is it also a violation for a CDI to work without a RID NIC or CI/CT?