Concepts of Professionalism Flashcards
What is Professionalism
a calling requiring specialized knowledge and often long and intensive preparation including instruction in skills and methods as well as in the scientific historical or scholarly principles underlying such skill and methods, maintaining by force or organization ro concerned opinion high standards of achievement conduct and committing its member to continued study and to a kind of work which has for its prime purpose the rendering of a public service.
What professions are self governing in Alberta
Doctors, Lawyers, Dentists, Veterinarians, Accountants, Architects and Engineers/Geo
key expectation of self governing professions
accepting legal and ethical responsibility for our work and hold the interest of the public and society paramount
Issues APEGGA deals with
certification and licensing, code of ethics, technical requirements, continuing competence, regulation and control, discipline.
who are professionals accountable to
public, regulator, self and profession, employer/client/supervisor, shareholders
how are we accountable to public?
through services provided with a feedback loop through the courts and issues of safety and liability.
how are we accountable to regulator
they have power of enforcement of legistlation and regulations
how are we accountable to ourselves?
through the code of ethics ensuring ethical behaviour and skilled practice
characteristics that define a professional
autonomy, commitment, identification, and ethics
can an employer affect professional characteristics?
yes - because the professional answers directly to the emploer and less frequently to client or proff. association.
how to occupations flourish?
respect, challenge and accomplishment, good communication and teamwork, worklife balance and job security.
APEGA members may be the only ones in an org. who are legally reqd to protect the public interest.
yes
