Lecture 4 Flashcards
What is a professional?
People who are well:
- educated
- traiined
- spoken
- dressed
- groomed
- behaved
- competent/reliable/trustworthy
Why are professionals looked at differently than the general public?
There is a higher expectation for people in professions
What is professionalism?
It not the job you do
Its how you do the job
What kind of professions is HE and dietetics?
Helping professions
What does helping mean?
Teaching Advising Treating Counselling Advocating
What are key competencies for effective helping?
Knowledge
Attitudes
Skills
Values
What is knowledge?
Subject matter
-mastery of areas of expertise
Human Interaction
- contextual issues
- principles of human behaviour
- communication theory
- personal attributes
What is attitude?
The belief structure of the helper
What is the philosophy of life?
Combining all attitudes and beliefs about oneself and life in general
What is our attitude shaped by?
Our experiences
How can you be an effective helper based on attitude?
- Has a philosophy which reflects a positive attitude toward other people, their worth and their integrity
- Perceives that humans can change and are able to cope with these changes
- Has attitudes which reflect ethical standards of the professions and that respect the integrity of the client
What are skills?
Content related
-skills suited to subject matter
Content free
- time management
- problem solving
- communication
- interviewing
- rational thinking
- conflict resolution
What are values?
Ideals or standards that we, personally or collectively have a preference for or hold important
-individual values
What are personal expressions of what you cherish or for which you feel a commitment?
Principles like candour or courage
- material possessions like our house/car
- other things that are important like a job, dietary choices, raising a family, success
What other 2 kind of values are there?
Spiritual
-moral considerations of right and wrong
Cultural
- social norms necessary for the survival of society
- –lawy, order, democracy, what’s acceptable/unacceptable
How are values structured?
Our value system
- founded in our childhood home
- built of experiences in daily living
Value formation is a product of time and effort (working, volunteering)
The things you value are determined by
- external environment
- your individual choices
Why are values important?
Values
- give direction to life
- aid in self understanding
The ability to identify things that have value allows you to
- stand for or against concepts and principles
- be consistent in choice making
- experience goal orientation
- manage your life
What can the values in healthcare be?
Positive
- working together for patients
- Respect and dignity
- Care, compassion, competence, communication, courage, commitment
Negative
- secrecy
- defensivness
- lack of consideration for others
- acceptance of poor standards
- failure to put the patient first
What are values in healthcare?
Decision-making us a mix of evidence and values
Our individual values drive our behaviours
Values are often a hidden partner in the process of decision making
It is important, therefore, for healthcare professionals to be aware of their values
What are the 2 distinct aspects of professional identity formation?
The socialization process in characterized by doing
-involves following rules, standards, and codes of discipline and society
A professional is also characterized by being
-Involves developing character, including virtues such as courage, humility, forgiveness, integrity and compassion
How does your professional identity form?
Should desire to be better than just someone who meets standards, rules and codes
Through practice and personal commitment to an ideal, a professional goes beyond
If mistake is made and corrected, and used them as a means for professional growth
Errors and failures, as well as the ideal, are included ini the stair-step model of professional transformation
What is the stair-step model of professional transformation ?
To meet the ideal you have to go up the stairs and flourish
If you slip down he stairs that’s time for reflecting on actions/consequences
At the bottom of the stairs int eh bare minimum of meeting social expectations and duties
What are the benefits of reflective practice?
Re-define the understanding of professional knowledge
Develop personal knowledge or self awareness
Evaluate the appropriateness of actions
Self Awareness is a prerequisite to being an authentic leader who can inspire others
What are the 3 stages of reflective practice?
Stage 1
-Triggered bu and awareness of uncomfortable or positive feelings/thoughts
Stage2
-Involves a constructive analysis of the situation, examining feeling and knowledge
Stage 3
-involves the development of a new perspective on the situation
How do you develop self awareness?
Meditate Ask colleagues for feedback Personal journal 360 Feedback participation Complete personality type assessment Summarize and reflect (STARR method)
What is the STARR method of reflection?
Method for answering behaviour based questions in job interviews
What does STARR stand for?
Describe the situation you were in or the task you were assigned
Describe the action you took
Explain the results of you actions
Reflect on that experience
What are questions you can ask yourself for self awareness and self evaluation?
Who are you are you introspective Can you keep a secret Are you alive Can you accept responsibility Do you have a sense of humour Can you change Can you learn Can you think Are you a good team member
What are qualities of team and teamwork?
Ability to work with other is crucial Professionals and clients are a team Professionals work on many teams Interdisciplinary teams are also everywhere Families are also a team
