Presented at the 2026 Summit

Beyond the Code: Ethics in Everyday Interpreting

0.2 CEUs, PS

Ethical decision making is a foundational component of professional interpreting practice across a variety of settings. This workshop explores the application of the Code of Professional Conduct within general interpreting environments, including professional behavior, confidentiality, impartiality, respect for consumers, and professional judgment. Participants will engage in discussion surrounding common ethical challenges interpreters encounter and examine approaches for navigating complex situations while maintaining professional integrity and accountability.

Workshop Curriculum

  1. 1

    • Welcome

    • Handout
  2. 2

    • Workshop

    • Quiz

Reviews from The Summit

Average Rating

4.6/5.0The activity provided opportunities to develop skill and/or awareness.

4.6/5.0The learning materials used were effective and complimented the goals of the activity.

4.6/5.0This activity will contribute to my professional growth.

4.8/5.0The instructor interacted with the participants in a professional manner.

  • Summit Attendee

    Worth every minute! Great workshop!

  • Summit Attendee

    Another fantastic workshop from Nigel that recontextualizes the interpreting field.

  • Summit Attendee

    Once again, Nigel presented a great workshop. He explained ethics in a very clear and concise manner with good examples.

Meet Your Presenter

CDI

Nigel Howard

Nigel Howard is adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia in the Department of Linguistics. It is the same at the University of Victoria. At Douglas College, he works in the Program of Sign Language Interpretation (INTR), and Child, Family and Community Studies (CFCS). Nigel has been an interpreter for around 25 years in various setting such as medical, mental health, legal, theatre, community and conference/workshop settings locally, nationally and internationally. He is an Accredited International Sign Interpreter by the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) and World Association of Sign Language Interpreters (WASLI). He is part of the United Nations team of International Sign interpreters Nigel provides workshops, trainings and presentations for both Deaf and interpreter communities around the world ranging, for example, from Interpreting in Medical Settings to Deaf Interpreter training to Deafhood: Global Diversity in Deaf Culture, and Enculturation & Acculturation: Deaf and Hearing Worlds/Spaces. He also does interpretation on media. One cool thing is commuting by the seaplane between Vancouver and Victoria for work.
TerpAcademy is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.2 CEU's at the ‘Little/None’ Content Knowledge Level. TerpAcademy promotes an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or any other protected class.