Code of Professional Conduct for Interpreters​

All interpreters must follow the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct when accepting assignments.

1. Interpreters adhere to standards of confidential communication.
2. Interpreters possess the professional skills and knowledge required for the specific interpreting situation.
3. Interpreters conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to the specific interpreting situation.
4. Interpreters demonstrate respect for consumers.
5. Interpreters demonstrate respect for colleagues, interns, and students of the profession.
6. Interpreters maintain ethical business practices.
7. Interpreters engage in professional development.

The expanded version of each tenet can be found at the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or by viewing the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct.

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