The IMIA published the first code of ethics and standards of practice for medical interpreters. In 2008 the IMIA published the first Guide on Telephone interpreting. The intent of the organization is to continue to commission guides that will inform the public about different topics in our field. This is an important contribution from our association to the general public and to others in the field who might benefit from these guides. The IMIA intends to publish other similar guides as a means to inform interpreters and the public at large with a primer on a particular topic related to medical interpreting. 

IMIA Guides published:
Telephone Intepreting (2008)
Medical Translation (2009)


Future IMIA Guides to be published:
-Certification Evaluation
-Language Proficiency Testing
-Interpreter Testing
-Standards of Practice
-Code of Ethics for Medical Interpreters
-Code of Ethics for Interpreter Trainers
-Cultural Interface Role of the Medical Interpreter
-Advocacy Role of the Medical Interpreter
-Interpreter Education
-Interpreter Research
-Interpreter Career Advancement
-Interpreter Specializations

If you are interested in writing an IMIA Guide or have suggestions for topics, please email us at info@imiaweb.org and put on the subject line: IMIA Guides.